2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 68

68 SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS SEAT BELTS Seat belts are installed in your vehicle for the protection of the driver and passengers. Always use the seat belts. In an accident, injury to the driver and passengers may be reduced if the seat belts are properly used. NOTE: Legislation in your state may require seat belt usage; however, even if it is not required seat belts should always be used. WARNING! • Lock all doors before driving to reduce the risk of injury or ejection in a collision. • Seat belts should always be worn by every adult who drives or rides in this vehicle, and by all children who are large enough to wear seat belts properly. • Never use one seat belt for more than one occupant. • Never carry more people in the vehicle than there are seat belts. • Always adjust the belt for a snug fit. • Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never put it behind you or under your arm. • Always wear the lap belt as low as possible across your hips, not around your waist. • To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury in a collision, including from a deploying driver air bag, the driver should adjust the driver's seat to the rear most position that still allows good visibility and good control of the steering wheel, the brake, accelerator, and vehicle controls.