Always Wear Your Safety Belts - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

2–2 SEATS AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY
BELTS!
Occupant protection has been the focus
of much private and public research and
development for many years. The seat
belts are incorporated into the vehicle
solely for the protection of the occupants.
The safety belts can protect you and your
passengers only if they are used.
The safety belt information included here
is intended for vehicle occupants of adult
size and for older children who have out-
grown booster seats.
Be sure that if children are too small to be
well restrained by the safety belt system,
that they are secured in an appropriate
child restraint.
WHY WEAR SAFETY BELTS?
Safety belts are helpful for several distinct
reasons:
1) Safety belts attach the occupants to
the vehicle so that they will not be
ejected during an accident.
2) Safety belts attach the occupant to the
vehicle so that they can use the space
between their pre-crash seating posi-
tion and the front of the vehicle to slow
down to a stop more gradually, as their
safety belts stretch and the front end
of the vehicle absorbs the energy of the
crash by crumpling.
3) Safety belts keep the driver in his seat,
so that the driver might have a chance
to regain control in certain accident situ-
ations.
4) Safety belts keep occupants from be-
ing catapulted into and injuring the
driver and other occupants.
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WARNING
• Safety belts have been shown to be
the single most effective protection
against injury or death in a vehicu-
lar accident!
• As the owner and driver of your ve-
hicle, you must make certain that
each occupant is properly wearing
the safety belt provided at the seat-
ing position.
• Pregnant women, injured, and
physically impaired persons should
also wear safety belts. Like all other
occupants, they are more likely to
suffer serious injury or death, if
they do not do so.
• The best way to protect the foetus is
to protect the mother.
• Why safety belts work, how to wear
them, and how to adjust your seat
position properly, is explained in
this section. Read all of the infor-
mation provided and always observe
these instructions and warnings in
order to gain the full benefit of these
safety systems.