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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

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Seat Recline

To change the seatback angle, lean 
forward slightly while raising the lever. 
Then lean back to the desired position and 
release the lever.

Make sure the lever returns to its original 
position and the seatback is locked in 
place by attempting to push it forward and 
backward.

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Head Restraint

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.

Reclining the Second-Row Seatback:
Reclining the second-row seatback 
when the third-row seat is occupied is 
dangerous. The second-row seatback 
may hit and injure the occupants in 
the third-row seat. Don’t recline the 
second-row seatback when the third-
row seat is occupied.

WARNING

Lever

When returning a rear-reclined 
seatback to its upright position, make 
sure you support the seatback while 
operating the seatback lever. If the 
seatback is not supported, it will flip 
forward suddenly and could cause 
injury.

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.

CAUTION

WARNING

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