Reclining Seatbacks - Buick 2003 Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Reclining Seatbacks
The vertical control described previously in this section
reclines the front seatbacks.
Sitting in a reclined pos >n 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.
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
moving.
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