Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe back of your head rests againstthe center of the restraint.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 for how to adjust theseat-backs.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to acomfortable, upright position,leaving ample space between yourchest and the airbag cover in thecenter of the steering wheel.Passengers with adjustable seat-backs should also adjust their seat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.Have passengers adjust their headrestraints properly as well. Tallerpersons should adjust their restraintas high as possible.103CONTINUEDProtecting Adults and TeensAdjust the Head RestraintsAdjust the Seat-Backs 4.3.Driver and Passenger Safety13Reclining 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.
