How to Wear Seat Belts Properly; Why Seat Belts Work; Seat Belts- Page 62

2019 Buick encore Owner Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

Table of Contents

01-In Brief_en_US
03-Seats and Restraints_en_US
05-Instruments and Controls_en_US
09-Driving and Operating_en_US
10-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

12163005) - 2019 - crc - 9/17/18

Seats and Restraints

61

Warning (Continued)

passengers to ride 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 buckle the seat belts.
See

Seat Belt Reminders

0

116

.

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 windshield, 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 forces from 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
chance of being conscious
during and after a crash, so you

can

unbuckle and get out, is

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

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 states and in
all Canadian provinces, the law
requires wearing seat belts.

How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly

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 in the
vehicle, see

Older Children

0

80

or

Infants and Young Children

0

82

.

Review and follow the rules for
children in addition to the following
rules.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2019 Buick encore Owner Manual - Page 62

  • 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?
  • Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear seat belts?