1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 14

Safety Bellts: They're fo.rEv.e-r,yone 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 Matable Restrsnt (SIR), or air bag system. A CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or ontside a'vehicle.. In a ~ollision, of people riding .in- these areas are more likely30 be seriously injuredor killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and .safety Be sure belts. everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand using~a safeiy belt properly. 1 CAUTION: \ Don't.let anyone ride where or sne can't wear he a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and If you're not wearinga safety belt,, yo.ur injuries can be muchworse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ej.ected from it, You can be seriously you injured orkilled. In the same crash, might not he if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. I