1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 16

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down that the topof the so restraint is closest to the topyour ears. This position of reduces the chance a neck injury a crash. of in Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells some things you should not do you with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. It is extremely dangerous to ride ina cargoarea, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people ridingin these areas are more likely to be seriously injured orkilled. Do not allow people to ride in any area your vehicle that is not of equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat andusing a safety beltproperly. Don't let anyone ride where or she can't wear he a safety beltproperly. If you are in acrash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be muchworse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from You can beseriously it. injured orkilled. In the same crash, might you not beif you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that yourpassengers' belts are fastened properlytoo. Your vehicle has a light that comeson as a reminder to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) ~ ~~~ In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work. 1-6