Reclining seatback
To recline the seatback:
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Lean forward slightly and lift the seatback recliner lever.
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Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the desired position.
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Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)
Reclining seatback
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of the restraint system (seat belts and/or air bags) are greatly reduced by reclining the seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against an occupant’s hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be snug against your chest. In an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt or slide under the seat belt, causing neck, abdominal, spinal, or other injuries.
The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance you hips will slide under the lap belt or your neck will strike the shoulder belt.