2013 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 52

50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they vehicle or being thrown out. can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown WARNING! from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat be belted at all times. belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and Lap/Shoulder Belts using a seat belt properly. All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat lap/shoulder belts. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision best. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. (Continued)