2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

CAUTION:But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts can’t do their job whenyou’re reclined like this.The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’tbe against your body. Instead, it will be in frontof you. In a crash you could go into it, receivingneck or other injuries.The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash thebelt could go up over your abdomen. The beltforces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.This could cause serious internal injuries.For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sitwell back in the seat and wear your safetybelt properly.1-6