44 Seats, restraints
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
trapped or damaged by shoes or
sharp-edged objects. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Safety belt reminder X 3 102.
Correct position for safety belt
9 Warning
Proper positioning of the safety
belt is extremely important.
■ An out-of-position safety belt
could result in the wearer sliding
underneath the belt in a collision
(submarining). This, in turn,
could result in injury from the lap
belt cutting into the abdomen.
■ Never fasten the safety belt with
the shoulder belt behind the
body or pull the belt off the
shoulder and position it under
the arm.
■ Two people must never share
one safety belt. In the event of
a collision, those sharing a belt
risk being crushed together and
injured.
Consider this:
■ Position the lap strap snugly and
low across the hips so that it just
touches the thighs. The shoulder
strap must be as far in on the shoul‐
der as possible.
■ Check to ensure that the belt is not
twisted or rubbing against any
sharp edges.
■ There should not be any slack in the
belt. Pull the belt tight - particularly
important when thick outer clothing
is worn. It is advisable to remove
thick items of clothing.
■ Refrain from tilting the backrest
more than necessary, as the safety
belt provides better protection
when the seat is in the more upright
position.
■ Only one person per safety belt!
■ For most of the time a safety belt is
worn, the retractor will allow the
wearer freedom of movement. The
retractor locks up automatically if
the belt is jerked or withdrawn
sharply, the car tilts, the brakes are
applied hard or a crash occurs.
■ Children up to 6 years of age must
always be seated in a child seat.
Saab recommends the use of
a child seat for children up to the
age of 10. Use a child seat that is
approved for the child's weight and
height.
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