1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 13

A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion canbe dangerous. Even if you buckle do up, your safety belts can't their jobwhen 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 into it, receiving neck or other injuries. a In The lap belt can't do its job either. 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 theseatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety properly. belt I But don't have seatback reclinedif your vehicle is moving. a Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-5