Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Put someone on it.
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.
The rider does not stop.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
or the instrument panel...
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
See also:
Power Steerin
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. ...
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that
may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can b ...
Compass
The vehicle has a compass display in the DIC. See Compass for more information. ...