Sitting in a reclined position when your; vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.; Even if you buckle up, your safety belts- Page 12

2007 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
Instrument Panel
Service and Appearance Care
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To return the seatback to an upright position, do
the following:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to

the seatback and the seatback will return to
the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it

is locked.

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CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even if you buckle up, your safety belts
cannot do their job when you are reclined
like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its job
because it will not 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 cannot 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.

Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
moving.

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