2003 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 12
2003 Pontiac Sunfire Manual
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Head Restraints Sitl . - J in a reclined posi_.- n when your vet..-le is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. III 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 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 motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your satety beit properly. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is ciosesi io i i w iup uy ~ u i-te2.d. This PGS/:~C;;; i c reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash. 1-5