1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 17

Seats & Restraint Systems Here Are Questions Many PeopleAsk About Safety Belts -and theAnswers (CONT.) Q: Why don't they just put in air bags so people won't have to wear safety belts? Q: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an accident -- even one that isn't your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number Safety Belt Warning Light of serious injuries and deaths occur at When the key is turned to "Run" or speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). "Start", a chime will come on for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten Safety belts are for everyone. their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is already buckled.The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for 20 seconds, thenit will flash for an additional 55 seconds. If the driver's belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on. A: Air bags, or Supplemental Restraint Systems, are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only -- so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. ...16