Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.
Child seats
Please see page 38 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
See also:
Safety
Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats
and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System
moves the front seatbacks rearward in a ...
Symbols and messages in the display
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Opening/closing the hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dashboard to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under
the front edge ...