Seat Belt Maintenance - Volvo S40 Operation Manual

2000 Volvo S & V 40
This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is retracted.
WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also
recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.
pg. 14 Occupant safety

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning.
Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: Attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the cornerstone of Volvo. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Threepoint seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energyabsorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government
regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety
features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your
suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern
with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552.
Occupant safety
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
· How well you see.
· Your ability to concentrate.
· How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
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