Lincoln 2010 MKZ - Manual (Page 134)

Reasons given... Consider...
“Belts are
uncomfortable” We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If
you are uncomfortable - try different positions
for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
“I was in a hurry” Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder
௡
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
“Safety belts don’t
work” Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk
of death to front seat occupants by 45% in
cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
“Traffic is light” Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are
around.
“Belts wrinkle my
clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
“The people I’m with
don’t wear belts” Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more
often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.
Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate
behavior they see.
“I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with
safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.
“I’d rather be thrown
clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are
40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help
prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR
CRASH”.
WARNING: Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt or insert a
latchplate into the buckle to avoid the Belt-Minder
௡ chime. To
do so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle’s airbag
system.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2010 MKZ (378)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)