Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you.
It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together.
There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
See also:
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). It displays information
about the vehicle and warning messages if there is a system problem detected. DIC
messages display in the center of ...
Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. Because the rig is longer,
it is necessary to go farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the
lane. ...
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use
this mode when driving down hill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle
speed.
To use this feature:
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