Saab 2007 Safety belt use during pregnancy, Safety belt pretensioners, Safety belt, rear seat

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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 belt, rear seat

WARNING

•Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 129).

•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.