SEAT AND SEAT BELTS
Seat adjustmentEG21A-Ya
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are
comfortable and that you can reach the
pedals, steering wheel, switches etc.
while retaining a clear field of vision.
WARNING(1) If required, always adjust the
seating before the vehicle is in
motion. After adjustments are
made, ensure the seating is
locked in position by attempting
to move the seat and seatback
forward and rearward without
using the adjusting mechanism.
(2) It is extremely dangerous to ride
in the cargo area of a vehicle.
Also, the cargo area and rear
seats should never be used as a
play area by children. In a colli-
sion, people or children riding
unrestrained in these areas are
more likely to be seriously in-
jured or killed.
Do not allow people or children
to ride in any area of your vehi-
cle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts, and make
sure that everyone travelling in
your vehicle is in a seat and
wearing a seat belt, or in the
case of a child is strapped in a
child restraint.
In the interest of their safety,
children should not be allowed
to adjust the seats.
(3) To minimize the risk of personal
injury in the event of a collision
or sudden braking, both the dri-
ver and passenger seatbacks
should always be in the almost
upright position while the vehi-
cle is in motion. The protection
provided by the seat belts may
be reduced significantly when
the seatback is reclined. There is
greater risk that the passenger
will slide under the seat belt, re-
sulting in serious injury, when
the seatback is reclined.CAUTION(1) Make sure that the seat is ad-
justed by an adult.
If it is adjusted by a child, an un-
expected accident might occur.
(2) Do not place a cushion or the
like between your back and
the seatback while driving. The
effectiveness of the head-
restraints will be reduced in the
event of an accident.
(3) When sliding or reclining the
seat rearward, pay careful atten-
tion to the rear seat passengers.
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