A
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 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.
Front Seatback Latches
The front seatback folds forward to
let
people get into the back seat or reach
the storage area behind the seat. Your seatback will move back and forth
freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it
will
lock in place.
There’s
one
time the seatback may not fold without some help from you.
That’s if your vehicle
is
parked going down a fairly steep hill.
To
fold
a
front
seatback forward,
push the seatback
toward the rear
as
you
lift this latch. Then the
seatback will fold
forward. The latch
must be down for
the
seat to work properly.
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