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CAUTION
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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be
a
dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t
d-
‘heir job
wrlen you’re reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your bod
Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could
go
into it, receiy
~CH
or other injuries.
The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go u lver your
abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
Th’
-
:ould
cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatbacl
prig‘
’
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.
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