* Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. 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 under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.
* For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.25).
* Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
* After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.
* Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls, or make the vehicle move. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.
* To help avoid risk of injury or death through unintended operation of the vehicle and/or its systems, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.
* The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and upright in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.
* When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain that they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. When operating the seatback release always rock the seatback afterwards to check that it is locked.
* When the vehicle is being used to carry cargo, 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.
* Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage area or on the rear seat when it is in the folded-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury or death in an accident or sudden stop.
* Depending on vehicle specification, the front passenger seat may be equipped with occupant classification sensors that turn the front passenger airbag OFF under some conditions. These sensors are only used in this seat. Failure to be properly seated and wearing the seat belt can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. See “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” (P.49).
* Vehicles not fitted with occupant classification sensors have an Occupant Detection System on this seat which cannot turn the front airbag off automatically. For manual airbag control details see “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)” (P.49).
CAUTION
* When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving part to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
* To avoid damage to the seats, seat heating (where fitted) and occupant detection, observe the following information:
— Any liquids spilled on the seat should be removed immediately with a dry cloth.
— If the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating (where fitted). The seat heating must not be used to dry the seats.
— Clean the seat covers as recommended, see “Cleaning interior” (P.428).
— Do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, for example knives, nails or tools.
FRONT SEATS
Manual seat adjustment
Forward and backward:
Pull the lever up and hold it while sliding the seat forward or backward to the preferred position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining:
CAUTION
When moving the seats forward or backward, or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback while operating. If the seatback is not held, the seat or seatback will move suddenly and could cause injury.
To recline the seatback pull and hold the lever up, keeping the lever fully lifted, and lean back. To bring the seatback forward pull and hold the lever up, keeping the lever fully lifted, and lean forward. Keep the lever fully lifted whilst adjusting the seatback. Release the lever when the seatback is stationary and in the desired recline position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit, see “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.25). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the vehicle is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake applied.
Seat lifter (where fitted):
Repeatedly pull up or push down the adjusting lever to adjust the seat height to the desired position.
