1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 20

Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse.You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejectedfrom it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow peopleto ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-8