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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
andcauseacollisionthatincludesyou.Thiscanhappen
farawayfromhomeoronyourownstreet.
WARNING!
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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
insideoroutsideofavehicle.Inacollision,people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ouslyinjuredorkilled.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
usingaseatbeltproperly.
Wearingaseatbeltincorrectlyisdangerous.Seat
beltsaredesignedtogoaroundthelargebonesof
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
bodyandcanbesttaketheforcesofacollision.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
canreducetheseriousnessofinjuriesinacollision.Some
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of
ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
insideofthevehicle.Everyoneinamotorvehicleshould
bebeltedatalltimes.
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Lap/Shoulder Belts
All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/
shoulderbelts.
The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during
very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the
shoulderpartofthebelttomovefreelywithyouunder
normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock
and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the
vehicleorbeingthrownout.
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| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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