1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 11

Seats & Safety 6elts Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the leveron the outer side of the seat and move the seatback where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. Don't have a seatback reclined, however, if your vehicle is moving. dIV Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is in motion can be - b dangerous. Even if you buckle up, yoursafety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won'tbe against your body. Instead, it will be in frontof 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 belt couldgo up Over your abdomen. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your pelvic 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 and wear yoursafety belt properly. 1 10