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 — the windshield, the instrument panel, or the seat belts.
When you wear a seat belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. You stop over a longer distance, and your strongest bones absorb the forces. That is why wearing seat belts makes sense.
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be, whether belted or not. However, your chance of being conscious and able to unbuckle and exit is much greater if you are wearing a seat belt.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems. They work with seat belts, not instead of them. Seat belts are required by law in most regions.
It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Unbelted occupants are injured more often than those wearing seat belts.
All seating positions are equipped with a lap-shoulder belt.
To release the belt, press the pushbutton on the buckle. Always allow the belt to return slowly to its stowed position.
Adjust the height so the belt rests on your shoulder and not on your neck.
Press and hold the release button while raising or lowering the adjuster. After adjustment, ensure it locks into place.
Seat belt pretensioners tighten the belts during certain crashes to reduce occupant movement. Pretensioners activate only once and must be replaced after deployment.
Do not sit on seat belts, as this may damage the webbing or hardware.
Comfort guides position the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. They are available through your dealer for rear outboard seating positions.
Pregnant occupants should wear a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt should be worn as low as possible, below the abdomen.
Protecting the mother is the best way to protect the fetus.
If the seat belt is not long enough, a GM-approved extender is available through your dealer. Use only for the seat it is designed for and never for child restraints.
Regularly inspect seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchorages, and reminder systems. Replace torn, frayed, or damaged belts immediately.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water only.
Seat belt pretensioners and assemblies may require replacemen
