Toyota RAV4 2001, Owner'S Manual

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
■ Seat adjustment
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries.
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The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision
when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well
back in the seats.
If you recline the seatback more than necessary, the lap belt may slide
past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your
neck may contact the shoulder belt.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unex-
pectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.
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Do not put objects under the seats.
Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat-lock mechanism or
unexpectedly push up the seat position adjustment lever and the seat may
suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align all seatbacks at
the same angle when a person sits in the rear center position.
Otherwise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may
cause death or serious injuries in a collision.