1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 11

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 their job when do you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't dojob because it its won't be against your body. Instead, it will bein front of you, In a crashyou couldgo into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't do its either, In a crash the job belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not your pelvic bones. at This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehiclein is motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and your safety belt properly. wear But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downthat the top the so of This restraint is closest to the top of your ears. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. 1-4