1997-2007 Volvo Xc70 SUV Safety -> Seat belts User Manual
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Seat belts
Keep in mind the following:
• Do not use clips or anything else that pre-
vents the belt from lying correctly.
• Ensure the belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
• The lap belt should sit low - not over the
abdomen.
• Stretch the lap belt over the lap by pulling the
diagonal shoulder belt as illustrated above.
Each belt is intended for one person only!
To 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.
Use the seat belt for all types
of driving
Even hard braking can have dangerous
consequences if you are not wearing a seat belt!
Therefore, always ask your passengers to use
seat belts! Otherwise rear seat passengers may
be thrown into the front seat backrests in a
collision. Everyone in the car may then be hurt.
Use the seat belt as follows: pull the belt out
slowly and secure it by inserting the locking tab
into the buckle. A loud ”click” indicates that the
belt is locked.
The belt is not normally restricted and you can
move freely.
The belt is restricted and cannot be pulled out
further:
• If it is pulled out too fast.
• During braking and acceleration.
• If the vehicle is leaning forward excessively.
It is important that the belt lies 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.
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 steering wheel and
abdomen. Set the steering wheel as far forward
as a comfortable driving position allows.
Extending the lap belt.
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Seat belts and belt tensioners
Seat belts and belt tensioners
Each seat belt is equipped with a belt tensioner.
A small mechanism integrated in the inertia reel
is triggered at the moment of impact and
tightens the belt around the body to reduce the
slack caused by soft clothes or the like. This
helps the belt to catch the occupant more
effectively.
WARNING!
If the belt has been subjected to a heavy
load, such as in a collision, the entire belt
including reel, mounting, bolts and buckle
must be replaced. Even if the belt seems
undamaged, some of its protective pro-
perties may have been lost. The belt
should also be replaced if it is worn or
damaged. The new belt should be type
approved and intended for the same seat
as the belt being replaced.
Never modify or repair the belt yourself.
Entrust this work to an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Label on seat belts
with belt tensioner

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