If...
Then...
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately 1
minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 3 mph (5
km/h) and more than 1-2
minutes have elapsed since the
ignition switch has been turned
to ON...
The BeltMinder
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feature is activated -
the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for 6 seconds every 30
seconds, repeating for approximately
5 minutes or until the safety belts are
buckled.
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 events”
36700 crashes occur every day.
The
more we 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 far”
3 of 4
fatal crashes occur within
25
miles (40 km) of home.
“Belts are uncomfortable”
We design our safety belts to enhance
comfort. If 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.
BeltMinder
威
reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
“Safety belts don’t work”
Safety belts,
when used properly,
reduce risk of death
to front seat
occupants by
45% in cars,
and by
60% in light trucks.
2006 Zephyr
(378)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
112