1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 17
1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Manual
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I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle-is in motiw can be dangerous, Even if .youbuckle up, your safety belts can't do theirjob when you.3-e reclined like thfs. The shoulder belt can't :doits job becausg it won't be against your body, Instead, it will.be in front of you. In .a crash you could :.go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can't do its jab either..In a crash the belt conId.,go. up over your abdomen. The b.elt .forces would be therei not at your pelvic bones. This could cause- serious internal injuries. Far proper protection when the vehicle i s in motion, havethe seatback upright.Then -sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt- p-roperly... B-utdon't have a seatback reclindif your vehicle is moving. 1-4