1998 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 19

Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up down or so that the topof the restraint is closest to top of the your ears. This position reduces the chancea neck of injury in a crash. Sitting in a reclined positionwhen your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their when job you're reclined likethis. The shoulder belt can't do job because it its won't be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crashyou could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lapbelt can't do its either. In a crash the job 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 Then sit motion, have the seatback upright. well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Seatback Latches (Non-Touring Bench Seats) The seatback lever is on the right rear of your seat. 1-5