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Seatbelts
Seatbelt reminder
The seatbelt warning symbol in the combined
instrument panel and above the rearview
mirror comes on until the driver and front seat
passenger buckle their seatbelts. The seat-
belt reminder switches off after 6 seconds if
speed is below 10 km/h. If the driver or front
seat passenger have not buckled their seat-
belts, the reminder switches on if speed
exceeds 10 km/h and switches off if speed
drops below 5 km/h.
If the seatbelt is released, the function reacti-
vates when speed exceeds 10 km/h.
NOTE! The seatbelt reminder is intended for
an adult sitting in the front seat. If a belt-fitted
child seat is fitted in the front seat, the
seatbelt reminder does not switch on.
Seatbelts and pregnancy
The seatbelt 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.
Seatbelts and pregnancy.