1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 13

Sitting in a reclined position your vehicle is when in motion can dangerous. Even if you buckle be up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined likethis. 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, notat your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection whenthe vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit wen back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Slide thehead restraint upor down so that the top of the restraint is closest to thetop of your ears. This position in reduces the chance of a neck injury a crash. Rear Seats Folding theRear Seat(If Equipped) With the rear folding seatbacks, you can carry long cargoby folding down part or allof the rear seat. Pull this strap to fold down the seatback. 1-6