Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting the mother is the best way to
protect her unborn child. Therefore, a
pregnant woman should wear a
properly-positioned seat belt whenever
she drives or rides in a car.
If possible, use a lap/shoulder seat
belt, remembering to keep the lap
portion as low as possible (see page
19
). Each time you have a check-up,
ask your doctor if its okay for you to
drive and how you should position a
lap/shoulder seat belt.
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull out each belt fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and the lap/shoulder belts retract easily.
Any belt not in good condition or not working properly should be replaced.
If a seat belt is worn during a crash, have your dealer replace the belt and
check the anchors for damage.
If your seat belts get dirty, you can use
a soft brush to clean them with a
mixture of mild soap and warm water.
Do not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. They can weaken the belt
material. Let the belts air-dry before
you use the car.
Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the
seat belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the inside of the
loops with a clean cloth dampened in
mild soap and water.
SEAT BELT
ANCHOR
METAL
LOOP
