2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo Owner Manual - Page 48

3-4 Seats and Restraints { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not 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 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 the safety belt properly. Rear Seats Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap‐shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the safety belt.