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G

Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-

structing the pedals range of movement. 

Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-

cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in 

the footwell, make sure that the pedals still 

have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers 

the objects could get caught between the 

pedals. You could then no longer brake or 

accelerate. This could lead to accidents and 

injury.

G

Always fasten your seat belt before driving 

off. Always make sure all of your passengers 

are properly restrained, even those sitting in 

the rear.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and 

position your seat belt greatly increases 

your risk of injuries and their likely severity 

in an accident. You and your passengers 

should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries 

can be considerably more severe without 

your seat belt properly buckled. Without 

your seat belt buckled, you are much more 

likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be 

ejected from it. You can be seriously injured 

or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or 

death is lessened if you are wearing your 

seat belt. The air bags can only provide the 

protection they were designed to afford if 

the occupants are using their seat belts 

G

According to accident statistics, children 

are safer when properly restrained in the 

rear seating positions than in the front 

seating position. Thus, we strongly recom-

mend that children be placed in the rear 

seats. Regardless of seating position, chil-

dren 12 years old and under must be seated 

and properly secured in an appropriate in-

fant or toddler restraint, or booster seat rec-

ommended for the size and weight of the 

child. For additional information, see “Chil-

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is 

significantly increased if the child restraints 

are not properly secured in the vehicle and 

the child is not properly secured in the child 

restraint.

G

Never let more people ride in the vehicle 

than there are seat belts available. Be sure 

everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly 

restrained with a separate seat belt. Never 

use a seat belt for more than one person at 

a time.