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.
The shoulder belt 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 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:
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic
braking system that helps prevent a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS chec ...
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when
the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the
vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearwa ...
Passenger Sensing System
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle
is start ...