Toyota 2002 Land Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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’02 L/C U (L/O 0108)
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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
!
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 or cargo area.
Persons not properly seated and/or
not properly restrained by seat
belts can be severely injured in the
event of emergency braking or a
collision.
!
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
!
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.
!
When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
!
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
!
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
! 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. Otherwise, the seat
may suddenly move, causing the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.
!
While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. Otherwise, you
may catch and injure your hands or
fingers.
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions