Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING
Always ride and drive with your
seatback upright and the seatbelt
properly fastened. The lap portion of
the seatbelt should fit snug and be
positioned low across the hips. The
shoulder portion of the seatbelt should be
positioned across the chest. Pregnant
women should also follow this practice.
See the following figure. Pregnant women should always wear their
seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a
combination lap and shoulder belt low
across the hips below the belly and worn
as tight as comfort will allow. Position the
shoulder belt to cross the middle of the
shoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNINGS
After any vehicle crash, the seatbelt
system at all passenger seating
positions must be checked by an
authorized dealer to verify that the
automatic locking retractor feature for
child seats is still functioning properly. In
addition, all seatbelts should be checked
for proper function. WARNINGS
The belt and retractor must be
replaced if the seatbelt assembly
automatic locking retractor feature
or any other seatbelt function is not
operating properly when checked by an
authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in crashes. The safety restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder belts. The
driver seatbelt has the first type of locking
mode. The front outboard passenger and
rear outboard seat seatbelts have both
types of locking modes described as
follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which
allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle movement.
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly
or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the combination
seatbelts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lock
if you pull the webbing out too quickly. If
this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and
pull the webbing out again in a slow and
controlled manner.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt
automatically prelocks. The belt still
retracts to remove any slack in the
shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode
is not available on the driver seatbelt or
optional front center or rear center
seatbelt.
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Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle.
G
Fan speed control:
Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
H
Power:
Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it
prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
I
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach comfort
in hot weather, drive with the windows
slightly open for 2 –3 minutes after start –up
or until your vehicle airs out.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Adjust the fan speed to the highest speed setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. 3. Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Adjust the fan speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
3. Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
1. Press the
MAX A/C button.
2. Drive with the windows open for 2 –3
minutes.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Adjust the fan speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings.
3. Select the instrument panel air vents using the air distribution buttons.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) or neutral.
3. Press the
MAX A/C button.
4. Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed setting.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in
serious injury in the event of a crash. Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during
heavy braking. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable. •
Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNINGS
Fully adjust the head restraint before
you operate your vehicle. This will
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the
head restraint when your vehicle is moving. The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when
the seat is occupied. An improperly
adjusted head restraint may not
adequately protect an occupant during an
impact from the rear. Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
Note:
Adjust the seat back to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
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Front Seat Head Restraint
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold buttons C and D.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks. Front Row Center, Outboard (Crew
Cab), and Rear Seat Center (Crew Cab)
Head Restraints
Note:
The SuperCab has rear outboard
head restraints that are not removable and
are bolted to the back wall.
Your vehicle may have head restraints that
are non-adjustable. The non-adjustable
head restraints consist of: An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold buttons C.
2. Pull up the head restraint.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:
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A
C
B
1. Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head
restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead,
continue tilting it forward until the head
restraint releases to the upright position.
MANUAL SEATS (If Equipped) WARNING
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback when your vehicle is
moving. Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward
Type 1
Type 2
Recline Adjustment
Type 1
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Type 2
Tilting the Seatback Forward
(Two-Passenger Bench Seat)
Lift the handle to unlock and release the
seatback forward.
Manual Lumbar (If Equipped) The lumbar control is on the outboard side
of the seat. Turn the control to adjust your
support.
POWER SEATS
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the driver seat or
seatback while your vehicle is
moving. Adjusting your seatback
while the vehicle is in motion may cause
loss of control of the vehicle. To reduce the risk of excess slack in
the belt system, always adjust the
seat height before fastening the seat
belt. Do not place cargo or any objects
behind the seatback before returning
it to the original position.
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Air-Ride Seat
Type 1
Recline - Rotate the handle to
adjust the angle of the seatback.
A.
Seat height adjuster - Press the
control up to raise the seat. Push
the control down to lower the
seat.
B.
Seat adjuster - Lift the bar up to
move the seat forward or
backward. Release the bar to
lock the seat in position.
C
Type 2 Recline - Rotate the handle to adjust the angle of the seatback.
A.
Lumbar - Press the lever up to inflate the lumbar. Press the lever down to deflate
the lumbar.
B.
Seat height adjuster - Press the lever up to raise the seat height. Press the lever
down to lower the seat height.
C.
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REAR SEATS (If Equipped)
Folding Up the Rear Seats (SuperCab) 1. Pull the control to release the seat
cushion.
2. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks
into the vertical storage position.
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position WARNING
Make sure that cargo or any objects
are not trapped underneath the seat
cushion before returning the seat
cushion to its original position, and that the
seat cushion locks into place. Failure to do
so may prevent the seat from operating
properly in the event of a crash, which
could increase the risk of serious injury. 1. Pull the control on the side of the seat
to release the seat cushion from the
storage position.
2. Push the seat cushion down until it locks into the horizontal position. Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew
Cab)
1. Pull forward on the control to fold
down the seatback.
2. Pull down on the handle and lift up on
the seatback to return it to the original
position.
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull the control to release the seat cushion.
2. Rotate the seat cushion up until it locks
into the vertical storage position.
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position WARNING
Make sure that cargo or any objects
are not trapped underneath the seat
cushion before returning the seat
cushion to its original position, and that the
seat cushion locks into place. Failure to do
so may prevent the seat from operating
properly in the event of a crash, which
could increase the risk of serious injury. 1. Pull the control on the side of the seat
to release the seat cushion from the
storage position.
2. Push the seat cushion down until it locks into the horizontal position.
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