2010 Cadillac DTS Owner's Manual - Page 40

Power Reclining Seatbacks The seats have power reclining seatbacks. Use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat. { WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not 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. • Press the control toward the rear of the vehicle to recline the seatback. • Press the control toward the front of the vehicle to raise the seatback. The lap belt cannot 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 the safety belt properly. 2-8