Pontiac 1993 Sunbird Owner's Manual page 18

true not only in frontal collisions, but
especially in side and other
collisions.
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 of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds
of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Q:
If I'm a good driver, and I never
!Safety Belt Warning Light
When the key is turned to Run or
Start,
a chime will come on for about eight
seconds to remind people to fasten 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, then it will flash for an
additional 55 seconds. If the driver's
belt is already buckled, neither the
chime nor the light will come on.
4
How To Wear Safety Belts
Properly
Adults
This section 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 Pontiac, see the section
after this one, called Children. Follow
those rules for everyone's protection.