2005 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 21

Safety Safety belt, rear seat WARNING • Make sure that the belt does not become trapped when the backrest is folded down or raised (see page 121). • 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. 19 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. Three-point safety belts are provided for all three rear seat passengers. Fasten the belt by pulling out the strap carefully and inserting the tongue in the lock. Check that it is securely fastened. Then grip the diagonal part of the strap near the lock and pull the belt upwards towards the shoulder to tighten the lap strap. The lap strap should lie low over the hips. The diagonal part should lie as far in on the shoulder as possible. To release the belt, press the red button on the belt lock. See page 235 for the checking of belt function, cleaning, etc. IB414