1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 13

But don't have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. Sitting ina reclined position when your vehicle is if in motion can be dangerous. Even 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, itwill be in you could go into it, front of you. In a crash receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash th belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not yourpelvic bones. at This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have theseatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety properly. belt Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest tothe top of your ears. Thisposition reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.