1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 19

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. ' /d CAUTION: Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in theseareas are more likelyto be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure a everyone in your vehicle is inseat and using a safety belt properly. U I Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear If a safety belt properly. you are in acrash and you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. can hit things insidethe You vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not beif you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) 1-5