3. Adjust the Seat-BacksAdjust the driver's seat-back to acomfortable, upright position, leavingample space between your chest andthe airbag cover in the center of thesteering wheel.Passengers with adjustable seat-backs should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.Reclining 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.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.See page 149 for how to adjust theseat-backs.4. Adjust the Head RestraintsAdjust the driver's head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Have passengers adjust their headrestraints properly as well. Tallerpersons should adjust their restraintas high as possible.CONTINUEDProtecting Adults and Teens15Driver and Passenger Safety11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu
