Why Safety 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 safety belts! When you wear a safety 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 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
See also:
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to
remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on
solid until the belt is buckled.
This ...
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or
replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working.
See Airbag Readiness Light.
Notice: If an airbag covering is dam ...
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The passenger compartment air
filter traps most of the dust and
pollen from the air entering the
vehicle. The filter will need to be
changed periodically. S ...






