Safety Belt Pretensioners; Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy - Saab 2006 9-5 Owner's Manual

Safety belt use during
pregnancy
Pregnant women must always wear a
safety belt to protect both themselves and
the unborn child.
The lap belt should be placed low, across
the hips and over the upper thighs.

Safety belt pretensioners

The belts of the front seats are fitted with
automatic pretensioners and force limiters.
These are activated in the event of a severe
frontal or rear-end crash and a side-on col-
lision, provided that the safety belts are
being worn.
The pretensioners serve to reduce the for-
ward movement of the body by tensioning
the belt. The force limiters reduce belt loads
on the body by "loosening" the safety belt to
absorb the body's kinetic energy as gradu-
ally as possible.
The safety belt pretensioners are not acti-
vated by vehicle rollover.
WARNING
If the car is involved in a crash, the safety
belts, belt pretensioners and other com-
ponents must be inspected by an autho-
rized Saab dealer and replaced as neces-
sary.
Never make any alterations or repairs to
the safety belt yourself. Visit an autho-
rized Saab dealer for any necessary
repairs.
Safety
Safety belt, rear seat
WARNING
• Make sure that the belt does not
become trapped when the backrest is
folded down or raised (see page 130).
• If cargo has to be placed on a seat, it
must be properly secured with the
safety belt. This reduces the risk of the
cargo being thrown about during hard
braking or a crash, which could cause
personal injury.
• Check that the belt is not twisted or
lying against sharp edges.
• Make sure you use the correct safety
belt buckle. The buckles for the center
and left-hand rear seats are close
together.
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