2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 62

62 SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS WARNING! To minimize risk of severe or fatal personal injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop, both the driver and passenger seatbacks should always remain in a nearly upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The protection provided by the seat belts will be reduced significantly the more the seatback is reclined. There is greater risk that the seat belts will not be properly positioned on your body and/or you will slide under the belt in an accident the more the seatback is reclined, resulting in severe or fatal injury. CAUTION! Pull the seatback lock lever, and the seatback will return to its original position. When operating the lever, sit close to the seatback or check with your hand on it.