Seats and Restraints. . . 216The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When asafety belt is worn properly, it ismore likely that the fetus will notbe hurt in a crash. For pregnantwomen, as for anyone, the key tomaking safety belts effective iswearing them properly.Safety Belt ReminderWhen the ignition is first turnedon, the safety belt reminder lightwill flash for several seconds andthen stay on until the driver’s safe-ty belt is buckled to remind you tofasten your safety belts.If the driver remains unbuckledand the vehicle is in motion, anextended chime will sound andthe safety belt light will flash. Afterseveral seconds, the light will stopflashing and stay on until the driv-er's safety belt is buckled.If the driver's safety belt is alreadybuckled, neither the chime nor thelight will come on.$10araCTS Page 216 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:30 PM
