2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 12

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 intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, 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 WSII 1I I - -1. UaGK But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. K- rl_- ---I 111 L i l t : Jt:a~ allU -.--'I Wtxu ~ ___ a a l e l y U --#,-a*. I L - 1 1 U ~ I L properly. 1-5