SEATS
jured in an accident or sudden stop. When op-
erating the seatback release always rock the
seatback afterwards to check that it is locked.
When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo,
properly secure all cargo to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo
higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
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Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area
or on the rear seat when it is in the folded-
down position. Use of these areas by passen-
gers without proper restraints could result in
serious injury or death in an accident or sud-
den stop.
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Sit upright and well back
switches or controls, or make the vehicle
move. Unattended children could become in-
volved in serious accidents.
WARNING
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seat-
back is reclined. This can be dangerous. The
shoulder belt will not be against your body. In
an accident, you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
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To help avoid risk of injury or death through
unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its
systems, do not leave children, people who re-
quire the assistance of others, or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally, the tem-
perature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day
can quickly become high enough to cause a
significant risk of injury or death to people and
pets.
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CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to
contact any moving parts to avoid possible inju-
ries and/or damage.
For the most effective protection when the ve-
hicle is in motion, the seat should be upright.
Always sit well back and upright in the seat
with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat
properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”
later in this section.
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FRONT SEATS
The seatback should not be reclined any more
than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most
effective when the passenger sits well back
and upright in the seat. If the seatback is re-
clined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
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Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
The seat may move suddenly and could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
When returning the seatbacks to the upright
position, be certain that they are completely
secured in the latched position. If they are not
completely secured, passengers may be in-
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to
make sure it is securely locked.
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Do not leave children unattended inside the
vehicle. They could unknowingly activate
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