Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 12

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Sitting i n 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
wnen 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.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are fixed on some
vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide
an adjustable 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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