Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 12

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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 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
OF
other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In
a crash the
belt c&ld go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces wouldl be
there, not at your .pelvic bones.
This could' cause seri'ous 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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