1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 55
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Seating and safety restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS PRECAUTIONS The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada, the law requires the use of safety belts. To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. To prevent the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. 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 people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. 55