2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 12

Head Restraints Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle 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. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do it's job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not your at pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. is For proper protection when the vehicle in motion, have the seatback upright. Thensit .. II LJaCin :".*L- atac QliU uvltias y w u l a-4rfih, h r lO+L ., --A wets Ill &lit a r c r y WG - r r L ...e e" . e ..." properly. 1-5