Buick 1993 Century Owner's Manual page 18

Slttlng
in a reclined position when your
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if
you
buckle up, your safety b e l t s can't do their
job when you're recllned like this.
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CAUTION (Continued)
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CAUTION (Cot
.,.nued).
The shoulder belt can't do its job because It
won't be against your body. Instead,
I t 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 ib job either. In
a
crash
the belt
could go
up over your abdomen. The
belt
forces
would be there, not at your pelvlc
bones. This could cause aerious internal
injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle
is O n
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
w e l l back in the seat and wear your
safety belt
properly.
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