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1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
To return the seatback
To return the rear seatback, raise the
seatback until it latches.
When returning the seatback, make sure
that the seat belt is not interfering with
the seatback latch mechanism.
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.
. 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 adjusted properly as they may
provide significant protection
against injury in an accident. Al-
ways replace and adjust them
properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason.
. If the head restraints/headrests
are removed for any reason, they
should be securely stored to pre-
vent them from causing injury to
passengers or damage to the
vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
. When returning the seatbacks to
the upright position, be certain
they are completely secured in
the latched position. If they are
not completely secured, passen-
gers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden 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.
WARNING
. After adjustment, gently rock in
the seat to make sure it is se-
curely locked.
. 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 re-
ceive neck or other serious inju-
ries. 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 belt properly. (See
“Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P.1-13).)
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