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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Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
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is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
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Fabric/Carpet
Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush
attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before
cleaning, gently remove as much ...
Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING!
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against yo ...