Ford 2009 Focus Owner's Manual page 100

Seating and Safety Restraints
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts
(All statistics based on U.S. data):
Reasons given... Consider...
"Crashes are rare 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we
events" drive, the more we are exposed to "rare" events,
even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously
injured in a crash during our lifetime.
"I'm not going 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km)
far" of home.
"Belts are We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If
uncomfortable" 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 Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
don't work" 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 Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than
my clothes" wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
"The people I'm Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more
with don't wear often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people.
belts" Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate
behavior they see.
"I have an Airbags offer greater protection when used with
airbag" safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to
inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.
"I'd rather be Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40
thrown clear" times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help
prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH".
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2009 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)