2004 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Seat belts Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride. Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting (ignition) key is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time if the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self-retracting inertial reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with tensioners. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant. To buckle: Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the buckle until a distinct snapping sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows: if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing the seat belt remember: The belt should not be twisted or turned. The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen). The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to the driver's height. Adjusting the shoulder belt Lap portion of the seat belt should sit low Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut. Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot. NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

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Seat belts
Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride
.
Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting (ignition) key is turned to
the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time if the driver has not fastened his or her seat belt. The rear
seats are provided with self-retracting inertial reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with
tensioners.
The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces
exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.
To buckle:
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the buckle until a distinct snapping sound is heard. The seat
belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far.
The retractor will lock up as follows:
if the belt is pulled out rapidly
during braking and acceleration
if the vehicle is leaning excessively
when driving in turns
For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing
the seat belt remember:
The belt should not be twisted or turned.
The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
The shoulder section of the front seat belts adjusts automatically to the driver's height.
Adjusting the shoulder belt
Lap portion of the seat belt should sit low
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut.
Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back
into the retractor slot.
NOTE:
Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.