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But don’t have a seatback reclined if
your
vehicle
is moving.
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CAUTION:
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. 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
,
well back in the seat and wear your safety
~
belt properly.
Head
Restraints
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.
The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.
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