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
well
back
in
the seat and wear your safety belt properly.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable
on others. Slide an adjustable 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.
To
raise or lower the restraint, push in the release while
you pull up or push down on the restraint.
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