Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15352645) -
2022 - CRC - 6/22/21
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Seats and Restraints
Warning (Continued)
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, passengers riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow passengers
to travel in any area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and check that
all passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to
fasten the seat belts. See
Why Seat Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast
as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops
suddenly, you keep going until something
stops you. It could be the windscreen, the
instrument panel, or the seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and the
vehicle slow down together. There is more
time to stop because you stop over a longer
distance and, when worn properly, your
strongest bones take the force of the seat
belts. That is why wearing seat belts makes
such good sense.
Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a
crash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A:
You
could
be
—
whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your chances
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you
can
unbuckle and get out,
are
much
greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I
have to wear seat belts?
A:
Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work
with
the seat belts
—
not
instead of them. Whether or not an
airbag is provided, all occupants still
have to buckle up to get the most
protection.
Also, in nearly all regions, the law
requires wearing Seat Belts.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
(Left-hand Drive Shown,
Right-hand Drive Similar)
Follow these rules for everyone's protection.
There are additional things to know about
seat belts and children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child will be riding
