1997 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 19

Head Restraints 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 yourbody. Instead, it will be in frontof you. In a crash you could gointo it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the beltcould go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For properprotection when the vehicle isin motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top the of restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in a crash. of Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. Don't let anyone ride where heor she can't wear f a safety belt properly. I you are in a crash and you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured orkilled. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Alwaysfasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properlytoo. 1-5