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Head Restraints
Front Seats
The vehicle’sfrontseatshaveadjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of the restraint is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant'shead. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash.
The height of the head restraint canbe adjusted. Pull the head restraintup to raise it. Try to move the headrestraint to make sure that it islocked in place.
To l o w e r t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , p r e s sthe button, located on the top of theseatback, and push the restraintdown. Try to move the headrestraint after the button is releasedto make sure that it is locked inplace.
The front seat outboard headrestraints are not removable.
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Rear Seats
The rear seat has adjustableheadrests in the outboard seatingpositions.
The height of the headrest can beadjusted. Pull the headrest up toraise it. To lower the headrest, pushthe headrest down.
If you are installing a child restraintin the rear seat, see“Securing aChild Restraint Designed for theLATCH System”underLowerAnchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH System)096.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
Yo u c a n l o s e c o n t r o l o f t h e
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To a d j u s t a m a n u a l s e a t :
1. Pull the handle at the front ofthe seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release thehandle.
3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure it is locked inplace.
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t b a c k , s e eReclining Seatbacks060.
To a d j u s t t h e l u m b a r s u p p o r t ,if equipped, seeLumbarAdjustment059.
Center Seat
If equipped, the center frontseatback doubles as an armrest andcupholder/storage area for the driverand passenger when the centerfront seat is not used. Do not use itas a seating position when theseatback is folded down.
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Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined ifthe vehicle is moving.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To a d j u s t a m a n u a l s e a t b a c k :
1. Lift the lever.
The seatback will automaticallyfold forward.
2. To recline, move the seatbackrearward to the desiredposition, then release the leverto lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
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To r e t u r n t h e s e a t b a c k t o t h e u p r i g h tposition:
1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying pressure to theseatback, and the seatback willreturn to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatbackto make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To r e c l i n e a p o w e r s e a t b a c k ,if equipped:
.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.
Memory Seats
Crew/Double Cab Shown, Other
Models Similar
If memory equipped, the SET, 1, 2,
andB(Exit) buttons on the driver
door are used to manually store andrecall memory settings for the driverseat, outside mirrors, and adjustablepedals (if equipped).
Storing Memory Positions
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h e 1 a n d 2buttons:
1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
2. Adjust the driver seat, outsidemirrors, and adjustable pedals(if equipped) to the desireddriving positions.
3. Press and release SET. A beepwill sound.
4. Immediately press and hold 1until two beeps sound.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4foraseconddriver using 2.
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h eB(Exit)
button and easy exit features,
repeat Steps 1–4aboveusingBto
store your positions for getting outof the vehicle.
Manually Recalling MemoryPositions
Press and hold 1, 2, orB(Exit) to
manually recall the previouslystored memory positions. Releasing
1, 2, orBbefore the stored
positions are reached stops therecall.
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Automatically Recalling MemoryPositions (Auto Recall)
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the Auto(Automatic) Memory Recall featureautomatically recalls the currentdriver’spreviouslystored1or2position when the ignition ischanged from OFF to ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY.
See“Auto Memory Recall”under“Comfort and Convenience”inVehicle Personalization0160.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls; or press theadjustable pedal control (ifequipped).
RKE transmitters are not labeledwith a number. If your memory seatposition is stored to 1 or 2 but thisposition is not automaticallyrecalling, then store your positionsto the other button or switch RKEtransmitters with the other driver.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the easy exitfeature automatically recalls the
previously storedB(Exit) position.
See“Storing Memory Positions”listed previously. See alsoVehiclePersonalization0160.
Easy exit recall automaticallyactivates when one of the followingoccurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and thedriver door is opened within ashort time.
.The vehicle is turned off with thedriver door open.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls; or press theadjustable pedal control (ifequipped).
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driverseat and/or adjustable pedals whilerecalling a memory position, therecall may stop. Remove theobstruction. Then do one of thefollowing:
.For manual or automatic recallpositions, press and hold theappropriate manual control fortwo seconds. Try recalling againby pressing the appropriatememory button.
.For exit recall position, pressand hold the appropriate manualcontrol for the exit feature notrecalling for two seconds. Thentry recalling the exit positionagain.
If the memory position is still notrecalling, see your dealer forservice.
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To f o l d t h e s e a t :
1. Pull up on the front of the seatcushion while pulling down onthe release strap loop underthe seat cushion.
2. Pull the seat cushion up until itlatches with the seatback.
3. Pull forward on the seatcushion to make sure it islocked in place.
To u n f o l d t h e s e a t :
1. Push the seat cushionrearward while pulling therelease strap loop under theseat cushion. Pull the seatcushion down until it latches.
2. Pull up on the seat cushion tomake sure it is locked in place.
Make sure the safety belts arenot twisted or caught in theseat cushion.
{Warning
Asafetybeltthatisimproperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
Rear Seats (Split Bench)
Folding the Rear Seat
Either side of the rear seat can befolded for added cargo space.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
Make sure that nothing is on theseat cushion.
To f o l d t h e s e a t , s l o w l y p u l l t h e s e a tcushion up.
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.Sit up straight and always keepyour feet on the floor in frontof you.
.Always use the correct bucklefor your seating position.
.Wear the lap part of the belt lowand snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strongpelvic bones and you would beless likely to slide under the lapbelt. If you slid under it, the beltwould apply force on yourabdomen. This could causeserious or even fatal injuries.
.Wear the shoulder belt over theshoulder and across the chest.These parts of the body are bestable to take belt restrainingforces. The shoulder belt locks ifthere is a sudden stop or crash.
{Warning
Yo u c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i n j u r e d ,
or even killed, by not wearing
your safety belt properly.
.Never allow the lap orshoulder belt to becomeloose or twisted.
.Never wear the shoulderbelt under both arms orbehind your back.
.Never route the lap orshoulder belt over anarmrest.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
If the vehicle is a regular cab, thenall seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoulder belt. If thevehicle is a double or crew cab,then all seating positions in the
vehicle have a lap-shoulder beltexcept for the center frontpassenger position (if equipped),which has a lap belt. SeeLapBelt072.
The following instructions explainhow to wear a lap-shoulder beltproperly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat isadjustable, so you can sit upstraight. To see how, see“Seats”in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Do not letit get twisted.
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The lap-shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across youvery quickly. If this happens, letthe belt go back slightly tounlock it. Then pull the beltacross you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of apassenger belt is pulled out allthe way, the child restraintlocking feature may beengaged. If this happens, letthe belt go back all the wayand start again.
Engaging the child restraintlocking feature may affect thepassenger sensing system,if equipped. SeePassengerSensing System082.
If the webbing locks in the latchplate before it reaches thebuckle, tilt the latch plate flat tounlock.
3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate tomake sure it is secure. If thebelt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt Extender072.
Position the release button onthe buckle so that the safetybelt could be quickly unbuckledif necessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder beltheight adjuster, move it to theheight that is right for you. See“Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster”later in this section forinstructions on use andimportant safety information.