Before driving, make sure everyonewith an adjustable head restraint hasproperly positioned the headrestraint. The restraint should bepositioned so the back of theoccupant’s head rests against thecenter of the restraint. A tallerperson should adjust the restraint ashigh as possible.See page for how to adjust seat-backs.A front passenger should also adjustthe seat-back to an upright position,but as far from the dashboard aspossible. A passenger who sits tooclose to the dashboard could beinjured if the airbag inflates.Reclining a seat-back so that theshoulder part of the belt no longerrests against the occupant’s chestreduces the protective capability ofthe belt. It also increases the chanceof sliding under the belt in a crashand being seriously injured. Thefarther a seat-back is reclined, thegreater the risk of injury.99Driver and Passenger SafetyProtecting AdultsAdjust the Head Restraints4.14Reclining the seat-back too farcan result in serious injury ordeath in a crash.Adjust the seat-back to anupright position and sit wellback in the seat.00/08/07 21:49:05 31S3V600_019
