2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual Convertible - Page 31

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. Lap/Shoulder Belts NOTE: The Lap/Shoulder belt is designed with a half twist in the lower end of the belt. This was done by the manufacturer to provide optimal comfort for the wearer. If the belt webbing is twisted, and comes in contact with the wearers body, the twisted belt should be corrected using the Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure found in this section. All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/ Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. 2