Seatbelt safety tips

- All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop o ...

Children

If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when proper ...

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Coupling up a trailer
Observe the maximum permissible trailer dimensions (width and length). Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces require by law: safety chains between the towing vehicle and the trailer. The ch ...

Infant and/or toddler seats
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental res ...

Checklist after driving off-road
WARNING If you notice sudden significant vibrations or unusual handling performance or if you suspect that damage has occurred to the vehicle, you should activate the hazard warning lamps, g ...