Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not 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.
The lap belt cannot 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 the safety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
See also:
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
A. Stop/Tail/Turn Signal/ Sidemarker Lamp
B. Auxiliary Taillamp
C. Back-up Lamp ...
Lamp Messages
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mile). Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off position. ...
High-Beam On Light
The high-beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. ...





