How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies.
If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 40 or Infants and Young Children on page 43. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
We will start with the driver position.
See also:
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. ...
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help more than even the very best braking. ...
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both cir ...