GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 21)

Q; If my vehicle has air bags^ why should I have to
wear safety belts?
A* Air bags are in rngny vehiqias today and wilt be in
most at thorn in tha future. But they are
supplemental syslems only; bo they work WJih
safety belts - nor inslead of them Every ak bag
system ever ottered far sale has raquired the use af
safety belts. Evan rf you're in a vehicle lhat has
air bags, you siill have to buckle up to get the most
protBCtion. That's Irue not only in frorkal collisions,
but especially In side and other collisions.
Qi li I’hi a good driver, and ( never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if youTe 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) at
home. And the greatest number af sanous injuries
and dealhs occur at speeds af less than 40 mph
(6& kmih).
Salety bells are lor everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properiy
This pari is anty 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 babiss. II a Child will be
Tiding in yauT vehrete, see OfiJer CWdren on page ^32
or Infants and Young ChUdmn on page 1-34. Follow
those rules for everyone's protection.
First, you'tl want to know which restraint syslems your
vshlcla has.
We'1l start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This pan describes the driver’s nestraim system,
Lap’ShOiltder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder bell Here's how to wear U
properly.
1. Close and lock the door,
2. Adjust the seal so you can sh up straight. To see
how, see “Seats" in ihe Index.
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