1996 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Pull the lock release lever up. Then
slide the seat to the desired position
with slight body pressure and release
the lever.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driv-
er and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.ADJUSTING DRIVER'S SEAT CUSH-
ION ANGLE
Turn the knob either way.
ADJUSTING DRIVER'S SEAT LUM-
BAR SUPPORT
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
ÐAdjusting front seats
(manual seat)
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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It
might interfere with the seat movement.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driv-
er and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of person-
al injury may increase with increas-
ing recline of the seatback.ADJUSTING DRIVER'S SEAT CUSH-
ION ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
ADJUSTING DRIVER'S SEAT LUM-
BAR SUPPORT
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
ÐAdjusting front seats
(power seatÐtype A)
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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It
might interfere with the seat movement.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat-
back at that position.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driv-
er and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.ADJUSTING DRIVER'S SEAT CUSH-
ION ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
ADJUSTING DRIVER'S SEAT LUM-
BAR SUPPORT
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
ÐAdjusting front seats
(power seatÐtype B)
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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It
might interfere with the seat movement.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat-
back at that position.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driv-
er and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
For easy access to the rear seat, do
this.
1. Lift the seatback lock release lever or
press the release pedal.
The seat will slide forward slightly.
2. Move the seat to the front-most posi-
tion.
ÐAdjusting front seats
(power seatÐtype C)ÐMoving passenger's seat
for rear seat entry (coupe)
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Before entry, push the seat belt hanger
down as far as it will go if it is in the
raised position.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat-
back and return the seat until it locks.
CAUTION!

After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure that it is se-
cured in place.

Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.
This will enlarge the trunk room as far as
the front seatbacks. See Luggage stow-
age precautionsº in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be folded
separately.
CAUTION!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.

Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
Rear seatsÐ
ÐFold-down rear seat
(sedan and coupe)
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BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT
Stow the rear seat belts facing the di-
rection shown in the illustration.
This prevents them from falling out when
you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed
before you fold the seatback.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
1. Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it
up.
If desired, each bottom cushion may be
lifted separately.
CAUTION!
When returning the bottom cushion
to its original position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the bot-
tom cushion and are arranged in
their proper position for ready
use.

Make sure the bottom cushion is
securely locked by trying to pull
up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
ÐFold-down rear seat (wagon)
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2. Remove the head restraint, unlock
the seatback and fold it down while
pushing the bottom cushion forward.
This will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment as far as the raised bottom cushion.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
If desired, each seat may be folded sepa-
rately.3. After folding the seatback down,
hook the strap to the tab on the reverse
side of the seatback.
CAUTION!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.

Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
4. Store the head restraint using the
head restraint retaining holes in the
bottom cushion.
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1. Swing the seatback up with the
handle.2. Turn the bottom cushion over with
the handle.
CAUTION!

Take care not to get your hands or
fingers caught.

Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.

When using the third seat, for your
safety make sure the rear seatback
is also upright and securely
locked.
BEFORE TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT
Stow the third seat belts facing the di-
rection shown in the illustration.
This prevents them from falling out when
you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed
before you fold the seatback.
ÐFold-down third seat (wagon)ÐTake-down third seat
(wagon)
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