2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER belt

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Move the seatback angle adjust-
ment switch backward to flatten
the seatback.
■Waterproof and water-repellent seat s (vehicles with off-road package)
Waterproof and water-repellent seats are installed in your vehicle; however,
the water-repellent effect does not last forever.
■ When returning the seatback uprigh t (vehicles with manual seat)
Be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with
considerable spring force.
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.
■ While driving
●Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

46 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Stow the second seat belt
buckle.
Lower the trash holder.
■ Folding down the second seats
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Push the lock release button and
fold down the seatback.
Tumbling the second seats (vehicles with third seats)
■ Before tumbling second seats
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
Stow the second seat belt buck-
les.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Swing the seatback up.
Folding up the third seats (vehicles with third seats)
■ Before folding up the third seats
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
Stow the third seat belt buckles.

50 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
■Folding up the third seats
Fold down third seat by pushing
the lock release lever forward.
Unlock the seat leg by pulling
the handle.
Swing the whole seat up and
sideward.

52 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Removing the third seats (vehicles with third seats)
■ Before removing the third seats
Adjust the head restraint to the
downmost position.
Stow the third seat belt buckles.
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■If you cannot raise th e seatback (second seats)
Vehicles without third seats
Vehicles with third seats
■ Waterproof and water-repellent seat s (vehicles with off-road package)
Waterproof and water-repellent seats are installed in your vehicle; however,
the water-repellent effect does not last forever.
CAUTION
■ Reclining adjustment (vehicles with third seats)
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 during an accident, 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.
■ Before folding down or tumbling a rear seats
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.
Release the seat belt lock by: Pushing on the lower front edge of the
seatback to slacken the seat belt.
Let the seat belt retract a little.
Release the seat belt lock by:Pushing on the lower front edge of the
seatback to slacken the seat belt.
Let the seat belt retract a little.

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CAUTION
■When the seatback is folded
Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.
■ When folding down, tumbling, fo lding up or removing the seats
● Do not fold down, tumble, fold up or remove the seat while the vehicle is
moving.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Make sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.
When removing the third seats:
● Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle.
● Be careful not to hit a person with the removed seat or drop it on yourself.
● Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat.
■ When returning or reinstalling the seats
●Do not return or reinstall the seat while the vehicle is moving.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Make sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
When reinstalling the third seats:
● Install each seat in the same position from which it was removed. Failure
to do so will prevent third seat occupants from using the seat belts prop-
erly.
■ When removing or folding up the third seats
Be sure to install the seat anchor covers on the seat anchors, or you may get
burned when they become hot.
■ When folding up the third seats
Fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to
do so may cause death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sud-
den braking.