SAFETY
position that allows them to retain full control
of the vehicle (which means they should be
able to easily reach the steering wheel and
foot pedals). Try to maintain as much distance
as possible between the stomach and the
steering wheel.
Safety during pregnancy
Occupant safety
Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
It is important that seat belts are worn cor-
rectly during pregnancy and that pregnant
drivers adjust their seating position accord-
ingly.
Volvo's concern for safety
Our concern for safety dates back to 1927
when the first Volvo rolled off the production
line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention),
safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo vehicles long
before it was fashionable or required by gov-
ernment regulation.
Seat belt
Related information
Safety (p. 42)
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Seat belts (p. 47)
Manual front seats (p. 186)
Power* front seats (p. 187)
We will not compromise our commitment to
safety. We continue to seek out new safety
features and to refine those already in our
vehicles. 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 vehi-
cle. Call us in the U.S. at: 1-800-458-1552 or
in Canada at: 1-800-663-8255.
The seat belt should fit closely against the
shoulder, with the diagonal section between
the breasts and to the side of the stomach.
The lap section of the seat belt should lie flat
over the thighs and as far as possible under
the stomach. Never let it ride upward. Remove
unnecessary slack and make sure the seat belt
fits as close as possible to the body. Make
sure there are no twists in the seat belt.
Seating position
As pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust the seat and steering wheel to a
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