Toyota 1998 Celica, Owner'S Manual

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CELICA
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1 − 3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel and
Mirrors
D Seats
D Front seats
D Fold − down rear seat
D
Head restraints
D Seat belts
D SRS driver and front passenger
airbags
D Child restraint
D Tilt steering wheel
D Outside rear view mirrors
D Anti − glare inside rear view
mirror
Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
D
Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of a
folded − down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and not property re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
D
During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
CAUTION
D
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
D
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
D
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
D
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
D
Do not put objects under the seats.
The objects may interfere with the
seat
− lock mechanism or unexpect-
edly push up the seat position ad-
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions