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.
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How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or
near frontal collisions, even belted
occupants can contact the steering
wheel or the instrument panel.
In moderate to severe side
collisions, even belted occu ...
Vehicle Speed Messages
SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set
speed. See "Speed Warning" under Driver Information Center (DIC). ...
Third Row Seats
If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback can be folded, and the entire
seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle. ...