2006 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 17

Safety WARNING • Safety belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. • Safety belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A loose belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. • Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged. • It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. • Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. • Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant´s lap. • No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the safety belt adjusting device from operating to remove slack, or prevent the safety belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. 17