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4-Door Models
But don't have a seatback reclined
if your
vehicle is
moving.
Sitting
i n
a
reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion
m
i
be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up,
yuur
safety belts can't do their job when
you're reclined like
t h i s .
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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