2009 Malibu Automobile Owner's Manual

To return the seatback to an upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the

seatback and the seatback returns to the upright

position.

2. Release the lever to lock the seatback.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is

locked.

{ CAUTION:

Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is

in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle

up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you

are reclined like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,

you could go into it, receiving neck or other

injuries.

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the

belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt

forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.

This could cause serious internal injuries.

CAUTION: (Continued)

For proper protection when the vehicle is in

motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well

back in the seat and wear your safety belt

properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is

moving.

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