Seats
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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
SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNINGS
comfortable.
Do not recline the seatback too far
as this can cause the occupant to
slide under the seatbelt, resulting in
serious injury in the event of a collision.
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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.
Always sit upright against your
seatback with your feet on the floor.
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Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
Do not place objects higher than the
top of the seat backrest. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.
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
To minimize the risk of neck injury in
the event of a crash, the driver and
passenger occupants should not sit
in or operate the vehicle, until the head
restraint is placed in its proper position.
The driver should never adjust the head
restraint while the vehicle is in motion.
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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
The adjustable head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible, it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure
to adjust the head restraint properly could
reduce its effectiveness during certain
impacts.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
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Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
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Do not recline the seat backrest more
than 30°.
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