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Seats & Safety 6elts
Reclining Front Seatbacks
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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.
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Head Resttaints
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.
On some models, the head restraints tilt
forward and rearward also.
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