2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 14

Safety Belts SafetyBelts:They re forEveryone It is extremely c,.lge. ,us to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more Do likely to be seriously injured or killed. not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicleis in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 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. let ,.iyone ride where he or she can't ,t n ' wear a safety belt properly. If you arein a crash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, -I- - - 1.-- 9 ai~u c;rlec;n trral y u u ~ passtaryt=ra -1 1L-1 Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-26. I--#&- IJCSL~ QIG -.._ fastened properly too. 1-7