2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 48

46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some collision the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. (Continued)