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However, you and your passenger
can’t take full advantage of these
safety features unless you remain
sitting in a proper position and
always wear your seat belts properly.
Infact,somesafetyfeaturescan
contribute to injuries if they are not
used properly.
The following pages explain how you
cantakeanactiveroleinprotecting
yourself and your passenger.
Your vehicle is equipped with seat
belts in both seating positions.
When properly worn, seat belts:
Keep you connected to the vehicle
so you can take advantage of the
vehicle’s built-in safety features.
Help protect you in almost every
type of crash, including frontal,
side, and rear impacts and
rollovers. (Your airbag can only be
helpful in a moderate to severe
frontal collision.)
Help keep you from being thrown
against the inside of the vehicle
and against another occupant.
Keep you from being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Help keep you in a good position
should the airbags ever deploy. A
good position reduces the risk of
injury from an inflating airbag, and
allows you to get the best
advantage from the airbag.
Your seat belt system also includes
an indicator on the instrument panel
to remind you and your passenger to
fasten your seat belts.
Seat belts have proven to be the
single most effective safety device.
Not wearing a seat belt properly
increases the chance of serious
injury or death in a crash, even
though your vehicle has airbags.
In addition, most states and all
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Driver and Passenger Safety
Seat Belts
Why Wear Seat Belts
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