Seat Belts; Safety - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

Safety

Seat belts

Extending the lap belt. The belt must be
positioned low down.
Always use a seat belt
Braking could have serious consequences if
the seat belt is not used. Ensure that all
passengers are wearing their seatbelts.
Otherwise, rear seat passengers may be
thrown against the front seat backrests in a
collision.
Putting on the seat belt:
• Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by
inserting the locking tab into the lock. A
loud "click" indicates that the belt is
locked.
Release the belt:
• Press the red button in the lock and
allow the reel to retract the belt. If the
belt is not completely retracted, feed in
the belt manually to prevent it from
hanging loose.
The belt is restricted and cannot be pulled
out further:
• if it is pulled out too fast
• during braking and acceleration
• if the car leans heavily.
It is important that the belt lies snugly against
the body so it can provide maximum
protection. Do not lean the backrest too far
back. The seat belt is designed to protect in
a normal seating position.
Keep the following in mind:
• do not use clips or anything else that
prevents the belt from fitting correctly
• ensure the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything
• the lap belt must sit low down (not over
the abdomen)
• stretch the lap belt over the lap by
pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as
illustrated.
WARNING!
The seat belt and airbag operate
together. If the seatbelt is not used or is
incorrectly used airbag operation can be
affected in the event of a collision.
WARNING!
Each belt is intended for one person
only.
WARNING!
• If the belt has been exposed to a major
load, in a collision for example, the entire
belt must be replaced. This includes
reels, mountings, screws and locks.
Some of the protective characteristics of
the belt may have been lost, even if the
belt does not appear to be damaged.
Replace the seat belt if it is worn or
damaged. The new seat belt must be
approved and intended for installation in
the same position as the replaced belt.
• Never modify or repair the seatbelts
yourself. Contact a Volvo workshop.