1989 Volvo 740
During pregnancy
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in
such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be
located low, as shown in the above illustration.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
pg. 34 Volvo SRS
As an enhancement to the three-point seatbelt system, certain models are equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of a driver's side airbag with a driver's side knee
bolster. The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seatbelt system.
The interior of an SRS-equipped Volvo looks very much the same a any other. The only indications of
the system's presence are the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad, and the knee bolster beneath
the steering column.
The airbag is folded and located in the center of the steering wheel. It is released only during a frontal or
front-angular collision in which the forces sustained by the car are equivalent to an impact into an
immovable barrier at a speed of approximately 12 mph (19 kph) or greater.
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