Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If I?rn a good driver, and I never drive far from
hame, why should I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’,re in an
accident
---even one that isn’t.your fault -- you and
your
passefigers can be hurt. Being a: gciod.driver
, d9esn”t prqtect you. from things beyond your
cantrd, such mbad drivem
Most accidents
occur within 25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the g:reatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur
at speeds of less than 40 mph
(65 Wh).
Ho.w to Wear Safety Belts ‘Properly
Adults
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 ridag:
.in your vehicle,
see the part of this: m,anual called
“Children.” Follow those
rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll
want to know which restraint systems your
vehde- has:.
We’ll
start with the driver positioa. Safety b.elts are for everyone.
Driver Position
This partdescribes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Sho.uld.er. B.elt
‘The driver has a lap-should€ - relt, Her( ho.w to wear
it properly.
I.. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see ‘Seats” in the Index)
so you c.an sit up straight.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine YOU can use. your key to unlock your door from
the outside.
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside
handle won't open it.
Outsiders
can easily enter through an unlocked
dobr when y0.u slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out o€ the vehicle in a
crash.if the doors aren't Iocked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will. be far
better
off whenever you drive your vehicle.
To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on
your inside door rearward.
To unlock the door from the
inside, slide the lever 011
your inside door forward.
You will see a re.d area on
the lever.
There
are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry System, if y-ou have
this option.
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