1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 18

Seats & Safety Belts Reciining Front Seatbacks (CONK) Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance a of neck injury ina crash. m Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle in motion can be is dangerous. Even ifyou buckle up, vnllr safety belts can'tdo their job when you're reclinedlike this. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in fl-_-t nf vnu. In a crash vou could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its j'"., either. Ina crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there. not at vour pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when thc . -_--;le _ _ -n mot,,.,, ..ave the seatback upright. Then sit well back inthe seat and wear your safety belt properly.