Reclining Front Seatbacks; Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is; in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle- Page 12

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Reclining Front Seatbacks

The vertical control described previously in this section
reclines the front seatbacks.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle 
is moving.

CAUTION:

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. 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.