1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC Owners Manual

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs.
In a crash, this applies
force
to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less
likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen.
This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should
go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts
of the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt locks
if there's a sudden stop or crash, or
if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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What’s wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly
as much protection this way.
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@ What’s wrong with this?
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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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What's wrong with this?
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A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be
worn over the shoulder at all times.
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What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
The belt should go back out of the way.
Before you close the door, be sure the belt
is out of the
way.
If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the
belt and your vehicle.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS), or air bag system.
Your Pontiac has two
air bags -- one air bag for the
driver and another air bag for the right front passenger.
Here are the most important things to know about the air
bag system:
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There is an air bag readiness
light
on the instrument
panel, which shows SRS
AIR BAG or the air bag
symbol.
The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells
you if there is an electrical
problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
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How the Air Bag System Works
Where is the air bag?
The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering
wheel. The right front passenger’s air bag is
in the
instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
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