1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 16
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safetybelts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (S ;), or air bag system. Don't let anyone ride where heor she can't wear a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and If you're not wearinga safety belt,your injuries can be much worse. You can hitthings insidethe vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not beif you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. It is extremelydangerous to ridein a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in theseareas aremore likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is not equipped withseats and safety belts. Besure everyone inyour vehicle is in a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-7