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Pregnant Women

The use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury
in an accident. When a seat belt is used, it
should be placed as low and snugly as possible
on the hips, not across the abdomen. For
specific recommendations, consult a physi-
cian.

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Injured Person

A seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is nec-
essary, you should consult a physician for
recommendations.

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One Person Per Belt

Two people (including children) should never
attempt to use a single seat belt. This could
increase the severity of injuries in case of an
accident.

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Do Not Lie Down

To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of
an accident, and to achieve maximum effec-
tiveness of the restraint system, all passengers
should be sitting up and the front seats should
be in an upright position when the car is moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if
the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the
front seat is in a reclined position.

WARNING:

Sitting in a reclined position or lying down

Sitting in a reclined position or lying down
when your vehicle is in motion can be dan-

when your vehicle is in motion can be dan-

when your vehicle is in motion can be dan-
gerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety

gerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety

gerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety
belts can't do their job when you're reclined.

belts can't do their job when you're reclined.

belts can't do their job when you're reclined.
The shoulder belt can't do its job because it

The shoulder belt can't do its job because it

The shoulder belt can't do its job because it
won't be against your body.

won't be against your body.

won't be against your body.
Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash

Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash

Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash
you could go into it with great force , receiv-

you could go into it with great force , receiv-

you could go into it with great force , receiv-
ing serious neck or other injuries.

ing serious neck or other injuries.

ing serious neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash

The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash

The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash
the belt could go up over your abdomen.

the belt could go up over your abdomen.

the belt could go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would be there, not at your

The belt forces would be there, not at your

The belt forces would be there, not at your
pelvic bones.

pelvic bones.

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Infant or Small Child

All 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific requirements in
your state. Child and/or infant safety seats
must be properly placed and installed in the
rear seat. Information about the use of these
restraints begins on page 1-15.

WARNING:

Every person in your vehicle needs to be
properly restrained at all times, including
infants and children. In a collision, an unre-
strained child can become a "missile" in-
side the car. The force required to hold a
child on your lap could be so great that you
could not hold the child. Any child riding in
the vehicle should always be in a proper
restraint in the rear seat of the vehicle.

NOTE:

Small children are best protected from in-
jury in an accident when properly restrained
in the rear seat by a child restraint system
that meets the requirements of the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buy-
ing any child restraint system, make sure
that it has a label certifying that it meets
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The re-
straint must be appropriate for your child's
height and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information. See page
1-15.

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Larger Children

Children who are too large for child restraint
systems should occupy the rear seat and use
the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion
should be fastened snug on the hips and as low
as possible. Check belt fit periodically. A child's
squirming could put the belt out of position.
Children are afforded the most safety in the
event of an accident when they are restrained
by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. If
a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in
the front seat, the child should be securely
restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt
and the seat should be placed in the rearmost
position. Children under the age of 13 should be
restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER
place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of
a vehicle.