2008 TOYOTA SEQUOIA belt

48 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■Getting out of the vehicle
Depress the release pedal and
fold down the seatback. The seat
will slide forward.
Move the seat to the front-most
position
Make sure that no passenger is
seated on the second seat before
depressing the release pedal.
■After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle
Lift up the seatback and slide th e seat backward until it locks.
Folding down the second seat
■ Before folding down the second seat
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
Stow the rear seat belt buckle.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Folding down the third seat
■ Before folding down the third seat
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tub (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.

56 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
Stow the third seat belt buckles.
■ Folding down the third seat
Manual seat (from rear door side)
Pull the lever to unlock the seat-
back and then fold the seatback
down.

58 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■When adjusting a rear seat
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined,
the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
● Do not depress the second seat release pedal from the third seat while t\
he
second seat is occupied.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.
■ Before folding down a rear seat
Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on/under the rear seats.
■ After adjusting a seat
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by
lightly rocking them back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
NOTICE
■When folding down the seats
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.
■ Second seatback board weight capacity
Do not place any object heavier than 220 lb. (100 kg) on the second seat-
back board.
■ Before sliding the center second seat to the most forward position
(vehicles with bench type second seat)
Ensure that the cup holder on the front console box is closed.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
●Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul-
der.
● Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
■Adjusting the height of the belt
Down
Up
Move the height adjuster up
and down as needed until you
hear a click.

66 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Center third seat belt
The center third seat belt is a 3-po int type restraint with 2 buckles. Both
seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for
proper operation.
Make sure that the buckle is
securely latched for ready use of
the center seat belt.Matches the tab with the
hooked end
Matches the tab with the con-
cave end
■ Release method
The belt can be completely released when not required, such as
when folding down the third seat.
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tub (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.