1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 34

Air bags inflate with great force, faster thanthe blink of an eye. If you're too close an inflating to air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before duringa and crash. Always wearyour safety belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Children who are upagainst, or very close to, an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags pluslap-shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system its air bag nor system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Alwayssecure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called "Children" and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the passenger's safety belt. 1-19