Seatbelts - Volvo S40 Manual

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Seatbelt reminder
A symbol lights up in the roof console (above
the rearview mirror) as a reminder that the
seatbelts are not buckled up. A symbol also
lights up on the combined instrument panel.
If the car is stationary, the reminder is extin-
guished after approximately six seconds.
Front seat
The symbols remain lit as long as the driver or
front seat passenger do not have their
seatbelts on. (If a child seat is place on the
front seat, the reminder does not come on.) In
addition to the two symbols, an audible
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reminder is heard that changes frequency
with the speed of the car.
Rear seat
The seatbelt reminder has two sub-functions:
• Notifies of the number of seatbelts being
used via a message on the information
display. This function is automatically
activated as soon as a rear door is
opened and closed, even if no one is
actually sitting in the rear seat. The
message is automatically erased
approx. 10 seconds after the car is driven
away, or can be acknowledged manually
by pressing the READ button.
• Warns that someone in the rear seat has
removed their seatbelt while the car is
moving. A message appears on the infor-
mation display and an audible warning
sounds. The warning ceases once the
belt has been put back on, or can be
acknowledged manually by pressing the
READ button.
The message on the display that states how
many seatbelts are in use can be viewed at
any time. To read saved messages, press the
READ button.
Seatbelts and pregnancy
It is extremely important that the seatbelt is
used correctly during pregnancy. It should be
in contact with the body. The upper part of
the seatbelt should fit between the breasts
and against the side of the abdomen. The hip
section of the seatbelt must be flat and as far
under the abdomen as possible. It must not
slide up towards the abdomen.
An expectant mother who is driving should
move the seat as far back as possible in order
to obtain the greatest possible distance
between the steering wheel and the
abdomen. Set the steering wheel as far
forward as a comfortable driving position
permits.
Safety
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