1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 12

Head Restraints I 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 theirjob when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt'can't do job because it its won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crashyou 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 bethere, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion, havethe seatback upright. Then sit well back in theseat and wear yoursafety belt properly. Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Seatback Latches (2-Door Utility) The front seatback folds forward to let you access the rear of the vehicle. To fold a seatback forward, pull this lever forward and fold the seatback forward. 1-5