1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 12

Head Restraints Sitting in a reclined position your vehicleis when in motion can be dangerous. Even buckle if you up, your safety belts can't their job when do you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't its job because it do won't be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could gointo it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't its job either. In a crash the do belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat your pelvic bones. 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 wear your d e t y belt properly. Slide the head restraint up down so that the top the or of restraint is closest tothe top of your ears. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in a crash. of Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. 1-5