Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts can’t do their job when
you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it
won’t be against your body. Instead,
it
will be in
front of you. In
a
crash you could
go
into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do
its
job either.
In
a
crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle
is
in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit wen
back
in
the seat and
wear
your safety belt properly.
Slide the
head
restraint up
or
down
so
that
the
top
of
the
restraint
is
closest to the
top
of
your
ears.
This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury
in
a crash.
Rear Seats
Folding the Rear Seat
(If
Equipped)
With the rear folding
seatbacks,
you
can
carry
long cargo
by
folding down
part or all of the rear seat.
Pull
this strap to fold down
the seatback.
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