1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 13

Head Restraints up, your safety belts can't do their job when you're reclined like this. The shoulderbelt can't do itsjob because it won't be against your body. Instead, itwill bein front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neckor otherinjuries. The lapbelt can't do its job either. In a crash the 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 your safety belt properly. Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable 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. Seatback Latches (Non-Touring Bench Seats) The seatback lever is on the right rear of your seat. To fold your non-touring seatback forward,pull up on the latch release leverwhile pulling the seatbacktoward the rear of the vehicle.