1996 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 13

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. Thisposition reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 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. do it The shoulder belt can't its job because won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crashyou 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 yourpelvic bones. at 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 safety belt properly. Seatback Latches (2-Door Utility) The front seatback folds forward to let you access the rear of the vehicle. To fold a seatback forward, pull this lever forward and fold the seatback forward. 1-5