2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 40

Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should wear safety belts? I have to How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 7-54 or lnfants and Young Children on page 7-56. Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most 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. Q: If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. 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 d!-i\!P!- dnesn'f protect y x ! frnm things heynnd p , ! T control, such as bad drivers. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properlv. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 rnph I C E I,mlh\ \VJ n I It 1 I). l 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. Safety belts are for everyone. 1-33