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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

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Seat Recline

To change seatback angle, lean forward 
slightly while pulling the flat-folding 
strap. Then lean back to the desired 
position and release the strap. Make sure 
the seat is securely latched.

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Head Restraint

Height adjustment

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the 
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
catch release, then push the head restraint 
down.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top 
parallels the top of the passenger’s ears, 
never the passenger’s neck.

NOTE

When returning a third-row seat to its 
original position, also replace the seat 
belt to its normal position. Verify that 
the seat belt pulls and retracts.

Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the 
vehicle is moving is dangerous 
because you don’t get the full 
protection from seat belts. During 
sudden braking or a collision, you 
can slide under the lap belt and suffer 
serious internal injuries. For 
maximum protection, sit well back 
and upright.

WARNING

Flat-folding strap

Head Restraints Adjustment:
Driving with the head restraints 
adjusted too low or removed is 
dangerous. With no support behind 
your head, your neck could be 
seriously injured in a collision. 
Always drive with the head restraints 
inserted when seats are being used 
and make sure they are properly 
adjusted.

WARNING

Stop-catch release

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