1996 TOYOTA CAMRY seats

Part 1SeatsFront seatsÐ
ÐSeat adjustment precautions
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel
and Mirrors

Seats

Front seats

Rear seats

Head restraints

Seat belts

SRS airbags

Child restraint

Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors

Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror

Vanity mirrors
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION!

Do not drive with the vehicle occu-
pants not properly seated, such as
sitting on top of a folded-down
seatback, or in the luggage
compartment. Persons not proper-
ly seated and restrained by seat
belts can be severely injured in the
event of emergency braking or a
collision.

During driving, do not let passen-
gers stand up or move around be-
tween seats. Balance can be un-
steady and severe injuries can oc-
cur in the event of emergency brak-
ing or a collision.Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION!

Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.

When adjusting the seat, be care-
ful not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.

After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.

After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.

Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat-
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjust-
ing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

While adjusting the seat, do not
put your hands under the seat or
near the moving parts. You may
jam your hands or fingers.
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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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30Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re-
strained at all times with the seat belts pro-
vided. Failure to do so could increase the
chance of injury and/or the severity of injury
in accidents.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint
system which fits your vehicle. See Child
restraintº for details.
Child. If a child is too large for a child re-
straint system, the child should sit in the
rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle's seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the
shoulder belt falls across the child's neck or
face, move the child to the center position
and use the center lap belt.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends
the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as pos -
sible over the hips and not on the waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury,
however, first check with your doctor.
CAUTION!
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more like-
ly to suffer serious bodily injury in
the event of sudden braking or a col-
lision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:

Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more peopleÐeven chil-
dren.

Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection when the seat-
backs are in the upright position.
(See the seat adjustment instruc-
tions.)

Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.

Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts should
be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.

Keep the belts clean and dry. If they
need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ersÐthey may severely weaken the
belts.

Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assem-
bly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
Seat beltsÐ
ÐSeat belt precautions
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Seat belts with a seat belt hangerÐ
Make sure that the seat belt hanger is
secured in raised position. If it is not,
be sure to raise the seat belt hanger
until it locks in position.
You will hear a click when the seat belt
hanger locks in position.Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
only) and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock
if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend,
and you can move around freely.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.
You will then be able to smoothly pull the
belt out of the retractor.When a passenger's shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that posi-
tion and cannot be extended. This feature
is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. (For details, see Child restraintº
in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out
once more.
CAUTION!

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
ÐFront seat belts and rear
outside seat belts
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