2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 12

Head Restraints 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 their job when you're reclined like this. 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 beit could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not your pelvic at 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 ana wear your safety beit properly. I Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint . is ciosesi io ihe iop oi yvur ileaci. I 111s3 i i u l - l p reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash. I , 1-5