Front seat occupants are sitting
upright and as far back as possible
from the steering wheel and
dashboard (see page
).
Seat-backs are upright (see page
).
Head restraints are properly
adjusted (see page
).
All doors are closed and locked
(see page
).
All cargo is properly stored or
secured (see page
).
To make sure you and your
passengers get the maximum
protection from your car’s safety
features, check the following each
time before you drive away:
All adults, and children who have
outgrown child safety seats, are
wearing their seat belts and
wearing them properly (see page
).
Any infant or small child is
properly restrained in a child seat
in the back seat (see page
).
Move the front
seats as far back as possible, and
keep adjustable seat-backs in an
upright position whenever the car is
moving.
Head restraints can help protect you
from whiplash and other injuries. For
maximum protection, the back of
your head should rest against the
center of the head restraint.
Keeping your doors locked reduces
the chance of being thrown out of
the car during a crash. It also helps
prevent occupants from accidentally
opening a door and falling out, and
outsiders from unexpectedly opening
your doors.
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Your Car’s Safety Features
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist
Head Restraints
Door Locks
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