1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 20

~ But don't have seatback reclinedif your vehicle a is moving. ~ Sitting in a reclined position your vehicle is when in motion can be dangerous. Even buckle if you up, your safety belts can't their job when do 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 front of you. In a crash you couldgo into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't do job either. In a crash the its belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not your pelvic bones. at This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle in is motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seatand wear your safety belt properly. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down that the top the so of of restraint is closest to the top your ears. This position of reduces the chance a neck injury in a crash. 1-5