9 . . .Important Safety PrecautionsCAUTION (Continued)Air bags are designed to beused with the safety belts. Evenwith an air bag, if you are in acrash and not wearing a safetybelt, your injuries could bemuch worse.If you are too close to an inflat-ing air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts helpkeep you in position in case anair bag inflates in a collision.The driver should sit as far backas possible while still able tomaintain control of the vehicle.The path of an inflating air bagmust be kept clear of anyobjects at all times.CAUTION (Continued)When an air bag inflates, itleaves dust in the air. This dustcould cause breathing prob-lems for people with a history ofasthma or other breathing trou-ble. To avoid this, everyone inthe vehicle should get out assoon as it is safe to do so. If youare unable to get out of thevehicle, then open a window ordoor.Children and Safety RestraintsCAUTIONNever hold a baby in your armswhile riding in a vehicle. Duringa crash a baby will become soheavy you can’t hold it. Forexample, in a crash at only40 km/h, a 5.5 kg baby willsuddenly become a 110 kgforce on your arms. The babywould be almost impossible tohold. Secure the baby in aninfant restraint.$10araCTS Page 9 Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:30 PM
