Volvo 164 Instruction Book - page 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety belts

Always use the safety belt for all types of

driving. Remember that it is possible even

i n slow city traffic to incur serious injury

from sudden, unexpected stopping.

Automatic safety belts with emergency

l ocking retractors

The Volvo 164 is equipped with automatic

safety belts with emergency locking re-

tractors. The practical construction of the

belt makes it extremely easy to use.

To fasten the belt, pull out the webbing

slowly. If the webbing is pulled out too

quickly, the emergency-locking retractor

reacts and stops the withdrawal of the

belt. Normally the safety belt retractor is

"unlocked". Locking takes place when the

webbing is pulled out rapidly or when the

car is braked suddenly. The retractor also

l ocks when driving on a gradient more

than 10.5° or when taking a fast corner.

Should the webbing lock when being

pulled out, slacken off slightly and then

continue pulling out more slowly to the

required length. Place one strap round

the waist and the other across the shoul-

der - chest and secure the belt by push-

i ng the buckle tongue into the locking slot

i n the lock between the seats. An audible

clicking sound is a sign that the belt is

l ocked.

Make sure that the webbing fits comfort-

ably across the body and is not twisted.

The belt is released by pulling up the

nearest lever in the locking device. Keep

hold of the buckle-tongue and let the

webbing roll back towards the door post.

Make a habit of letting the roller roll up

the webbing on removing the belt.

Safety belts in rear seat

On certain markets safety belts for three

passengers are installed in the rear seat.

The belts are of the lap type.

The belts are fastened by pushing the

buckle-tongue on one section of the belt

i nto the lock on the other and are re-

l eased by lifting up the "cap" on the lock.

To shorten the belt, pull in the upper part

of the lap strap, and to extend it, pull

i n the lower part.