1998 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 24

Safety Belts: They're fur Everyone This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly. I t also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. I It is extremely dangerous ride ina cargo area, to inside or outside of a vehicle, In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured orkilled. Do nlotallow peopleto ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats safety belts. Be and sure everyone in your vehicle in a seat and using a is safety belt properly. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. I Don't let anyone ride where heor she can't wear a safety belt properly.f you are in acrash and I you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things insidethe vehicle OF be ejected from it. can be seriously You injured or killed. In thesame crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Alwaysfasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 'h Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.)