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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

  Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:

  Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous 
because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot 
function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or 
death.
  

  Do not place objects under the seat:

  The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fi xed securely, and result in an 
accident.
  

  Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:

  Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden 
braking or a collision, objects can fl y around and become projectiles that may hit and 
injure passengers.
  

  Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:

  Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during 
sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
  

  Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is 
moving:

  Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up 
on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden 
stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and 
seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious 
injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants 
and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

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  When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fi ngers near the moving parts of 

the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.

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  When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo 

gets caught it could damage the cargo.

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  When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its 

upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If 
the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.    

   NOTE

  When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal position. 

Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.

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