This section gives you important
information about how to protect
yourself and your passenger. It
shows you how to use seat belts
properly. It explains your Supple-
mental Restraint System. And it tells
you how to properly restrain children
in your car.
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Important Safety Precautions
. 6
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Your Car’s Safety Features
. 7
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Seat Belts
. 8
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Airbags
. 9
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Seats & Seat-Backs
. 10
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Head Restraints
. 10
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Door Locks
. 10
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Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
. 11
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Protecting Adults
. 12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors
. 12
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2. Adjust the Seats
. 12
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs
. 13
4. Fasten and Position the Seat
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Belts
. 15
5. Maintain a Proper Sitting
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Position
. 16
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Advice for Pregnant Women
. 17
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Protecting Children
. 19
All Children Must Be
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Restrained
. 19
Your Car is Not Recommended
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for Child Passengers
. 20
The Passenger’s Airbag Poses
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Serious Risks to Children
. 20
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Additional Safety Precautions . 22
General Guidelines for Using
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Child Seats
. 22
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Protecting Small Children
. 26
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Protecting Larger Children
. 30
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers
. 34
Additional Information About Your
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Seat Belts
. 35
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Seat Belt System Components . 35
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Lap/Shoulder Belt
. 35
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Seat Belt Maintenance
. 36
Additional Information About
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Your SRS
. 37
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SRS Components
. 37
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How Your Airbags Work
. 37
How the Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners Work
. 39
How the SRS Indicator Light
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Works
. 39
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SRS Service
. 40
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Additional Safety Precautions . 40
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
. 41
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Safety Labels
. 42
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Safety
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