For 1990-2009 cars only
If your vehicle has non-suspension bucket seats, you can recline the seatbacks. The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
To recline the seatback, lift the lever and use your body to move the seatback. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Lean forward and pull up on the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Caution: 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 when reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it 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 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. 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.