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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

Positioning the Shoulder Belt Over 
the Armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a 
front seat belt over the armrest is 
dangerous as it cannot provide 
adequate protection in a collision and 
could result in serious injuries. Never 
position the shoulder portion of a 
front seat belt over the armrest.

WARNING

Second-Row Seats

Stacking Cargo:
Stacking luggage or other cargo 
higher than the seatback is 
dangerous. During a sudden stop or 
collision, objects can become 
projectiles that could hit and injure 
passengers. Don’t stack things higher 
than the seatback.

Securing Seats:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that 
are not securely latched are 
dangerous. In a sudden stop or 
collision, the seat or seatback could 
move, causing injury. Make sure the 
adjustable components of the seat are 
locked in place by attempting to slide 
the seat forward and backward and 
rocking the seatback.

Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is 
moving is dangerous. Sudden braking 
or a collision could cause serious 
injury. Adjust the seat only when the 
vehicle is stopped.

WARNING

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