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Yes, it is recommended not to tilt the seat too far back.
Yes. An excessively reclined backrest reduces seat-belt effectiveness and can promote submarining, where the body slides under the lap belt. Adjust the seat and belt according to the vehicle instructions, with a suitable backrest position and no slack in the belts. Such postures increase injury risk but do not mean every crash causes strangulation.
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Yes, it is recommended not to tilt the seat too far back.
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