1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 13

But don'thave a seatbackreclined if your vehicle is moving. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Evenyou buckle if up, your safety belts can't their jobwhen do you're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can't its job because it do won't be against yourbody. Instead, it will bein front of you. In a crash you could gointo it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can'tdo its job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be there, not your pelvic bones. at This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protectionwhen the vehicleis in motion, havethe seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Head Restraints Slide thehead restraint up or down so that the top the of restraint is closest to the topyour ears. This position of reduces the chance a neck injury in a crash. of