275 . . .––Section 2Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancySafety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. Likeall occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they donot wear safety belts.A pregnant woman should weara lap/shoulder belt, and the lapportion should be worn as lowas possible throughout thepregnancy.The 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 Reminder LightWhen the ignition is first turnedon, a chime will come on forseveral seconds to remind you tofasten your safety belts.The safety belt light will also comeon and stay on for several seconds.Then it will flash for several more.AKENG40_CTS Page 275 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:47 AM