belt fit. For additional information, see “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” (P. 1-17). Also,
the seatback can be reclined to allow occu-
pants to rest when the vehicle is parked.
WARNING
•
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
•
Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be against
your body. In an accident, you could be
thrown into it and receive neck or other
serious injuries. You could also slide un-
der the lap belt and receive serious inter-
nal injuries.
•
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back and up-
right in the seat and adjust the seat belt
properly. For additional information,
see “Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P. 1-17).
ARMRESTS
The 2nd row bench seat or the 2nd row
captain’s seats come equipped with arm-
rest(s). Pull the armrest down as shown.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
•
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are in
the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
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•
When folding the bench seat seatback
down for maximum storage, make sure
the seat base is in the latched position by
rocking the seat base. If the seat base is
not properly secured, cargo stored on
top of a folded seatback may become a
projectile causing personal injury or ve-
hicle damage.
•
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat
belt properly.
•
Do not allow more than one person to use
the same seat belt.
•
Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or any
luggage is on the rear seats.
–
Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
–
Be careful not to allow hands or feet
to get caught or pinched in the seat.
•
Head restraints/headrests should be ad-
justed properly as they may provide sig-
nificant protection against injury in an
accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been removed
for any reason.
•
If the head restraints/headrests are re-
moved for any reason, they should be se-
curely stored to prevent them from caus-
ing injury to passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
•
When returning the seatbacks to the up-
right position, be certain they are com-
pletely secured in the latched position. If
they are not completely secured, passen-
gers may be injured in an accident or sud-
den stop.
•
Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.
CAUTION
•
When folding the 2nd row seat for maxi-
mum cargo holding, be sure that the
cargo does not contact the center con-
sole of the captain’s seat (if so equipped)
to avoid possible damage to the console.
•
When folding or returning the seat(s) to
the upright position, to avoid injury to
yourself and others:
–
Make sure that the seat path is clear
before moving the seat.
–
Be careful not to allow hands or feet
to get caught or pinched in the seat.
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