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AHF Exhibit Focuses on Auto Interior Safety

28 April 1998

Automotive Interior Safety is Focus of Automotive Hall of Fame Exhibit

    DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- "It's Safer Inside" is the theme
of a new special exhibit at the Automotive Hall of Fame.
    Featuring interactive displays and videos, this exhibit, conceived and
sponsored by Lear Corporation , focuses on interior safety
integration.  It will be on display at the Hall of Fame until June 30.
    "The Hall of Fame is very excited about partnering with motor vehicle
manufacturers and suppliers on such projects," says President Gene McKinney.
"The major elements of interior vehicle safety -- the instrument panel,
flooring, overhead, door and interior trim and seat systems, are examined as
part of the display."
    "Lear Corporation is particularly proud of the educational value of this
exhibit," says Kenneth L. Way, Lear's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
An example, says Way, is the integrated seat belt system display, which allows
visitors to adjust the controls and fasten the belts, emphasizing how to
properly operate a Motor Vehicle.
    Another interactive display demonstrates the low speed impact of a
headform which is a type of test safety experts perform.  A video also shows
an actual test at the Lear Test and Development Center in Southfield,
Michigan.  Visitors can also sit in a vehicle simulator -- a computer-sensored
vehicle seat -- which demonstrates potential ways of controlling airbag
deployment.
    "Visitors will be intrigued with the large mural of an automobile
interior," says McKinney.  "Hidden within the artwork are logos of the world's
auto manufacturers and it's the visitors' job to see if they can find all
twenty-seven."
    A production vehicle seat with a deployed side airbag is another engaging
display.  An accompanying video shows a simulated crash test using the Lear
Hyge sled to demonstrate how seats are tested to meet Federal standards.  The
video shows real-time and slow motion events.
    "The entire Lear exhibit has a strong safety message," says Way.  "We are
showing Hall of Fame visitors that interior suppliers like Lear are focusing
on vehicle interior safety and that we continue to develop new systems to
adapt automotive interiors to changing government standards and to meet
consumer needs."
    A Fortune 500 company, Lear Corporation is one of the world's largest
automotive suppliers, with 1997 sales revenues of $7.3 billion.  The company's
world-class products are designed, engineered and manufactured by more than
50,000 employees in over 170 facilities in 25 countries.  Information about
Lear and its products is available on the Internet at http://www.lear.com.
    The Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates accomplished
individuals in the worldwide motor vehicle industry for the purpose of
encouraging others to achieve more in their lives and work.  Through a variety
of engaging exhibits and presentations, visitors experience the fascinating
lives and stories of the automotive industry's pioneers and leaders.
    The Automotive Hall of Fame is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.  Admission is $6 adult, $5.50 senior (62+), and $3 youth (ages 5 to 12).
The Hall of Fame is at 21400 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Michigan, adjacent
to Henry Ford Museum.

SOURCE  Automotive Hall of Fame