1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 17

Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback: Slide the lever backto-release the seatback, then tilt the seatback forward or backward, as desired. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Don't have, a seatback reclined, however, if your vehicle is moving. A 0 . . Sitting i :areclined po&on wh~~.your.vehicle~~-in;motion-can.be n " .. dangerous. Even :if y ~ ~ ' b ~ c ~ .s&ty;b&S:,&t, ?,dotheh-jobi", ~ . ~ ~ p , j ~ ~ ~ when you're .reclined like this. The shoulder belt .can't do its.job.because-it won't beagainst your:,boi?y,' Instead, it will ,bein front of you-,'In crash you could ga into it, receiving neck .a or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. a crash the belt-couldgu up over your -1.n abdomen. The belt forceswould be there, not at your-pelvkbone-s.This could cause:serious internal injuries. .For proper protection when vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. the Then .sitwell back in the seat and w a your safety belt properly. er ': , . . . . ..., ' .. , , : , L 6