Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
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Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar
to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) ...
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules,
the wiring, and the crash sensi ...
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cra ...