2011 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK steering

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo 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.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
n After returning the seatback
Push and pull the seatback to confirm that it is securely locked.
n Caution while driving
Never operate the seatback lock release lever.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats
Split rear seats (type A)Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever
Split rear seats (type B) Seatback angle adjustment
lever

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Non-split rear seat
Seatback angle adjustment
lever

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Folding down rear seatbacks
n Before folding down rear seatbacks
Insert the key into the hole on
the center seat belt buckle to
release tab (with hooked end),
and allow the belt to retract.
Stow the seat belt tabs in the
cover set in the roof as shown.

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tan-
gled.
n Folding down rear seatbacks (split rear seats: type A)
LLower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seat position adjustment
lever up. Then slide the rear seat
fully forward.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.

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Flip over the deck board.
n Folding down rear seatbacks (split rear seats: type B)
Lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
nFolding down rear seatback (non-split rear seat)
Lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever up and fold the seat-
back down.

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CAUTION
nSeat adjustment
lDo 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.
l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
n After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
l Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly rock-
ing it back and forth.
l Check that the seat belts and buckles are not twisted or caught under the
seat.
l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
nStowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seat backs.
n When returning the seatback to the upright position
Do not pull the pocket that stores the seat belt comfort guide.