1998 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 26

Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. A CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside a vehicle. In acollision, of likely to be people riding in theseareas are more seriously injured orkilled. Do not allow people to ride in any areaof your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone inyour vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where or she can't wear he a safety belt properly. If are ina crash and you you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries inside the can be much worse. You can hit things vehicle or be ejected from You can be seriously it. injured orkilled. In the same crash, might you not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that yourpassengers' belts are fastened properly too. - Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt ReminderLight" in the Index.) A 1-10