1993 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 31

@ If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident-even one that isn't your fault-you and your passengers can be hurt. Being good driver a doesn't protect youfrom thingsbeyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than40 mph (65 krn/h). Safety belts are for everyone. I A CAUTION: If your safety belt light ever comeson or stays on after the front doors are closed andthe driver's belt is buckled, have your vehicle fixed. If you don't, youmight not have the protection you'd need in a crash. How t Wear Safety Belts Properly o Adults This section is only for people adult size. of Safety Belt Warning Light i A h When thekey is turned to CAUTION: "Run" or "Start:' a chime There are special things to know about safety will come on for about belts and children. And there are different eight seconds to remind rules for babies and smaller children. child If a people. to fasten their safety will be riding in your Buick, see the section belts, unless the driver's after this one, called "Childrenl' Follow those I safety belt is buckled. The rules for everyone's protection. safety belt light will also come on and stay on for First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your about 60 seconds or until vehicle has. the driver'sbelt is buckled. We'll start with the driver position. A 29