Chevrolet 1993 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual page 17

Reclining Front Seatbacks (Bucket Seats
or
60140
Split-Bench)
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release
the lever to lock the se'atback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and
the seat will go to an upright position.
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can I :
dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their
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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 ;--u. In a crash you coul
2"
into
it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job, either. In a crash the belt could go
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
safetv belt DroDerlv.
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