BEFORE DRIVING
Seat belts and child restraint
systems
NOTICE
CAUTION
• When returning the rear seatback
to the normal position, check that
there is nothing around the striker.
Any foreign materials prevent the
Do not put your hand into the rear
seatback lock opening, or your finger
may get caught and be injured.
seatback
securely.
from
being
locked
CAUTION
• When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seat-
back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This
helps prevent damage to the belt
system.
After securing the rear seatback,
check that it is locked securely. If it is
not, red will appear in the release
lever.
NOTICE
• When returning the rear seatback
to the normal position, do not allow
any foreign material to enter the
lock opening. This may prevent the
seatback
securely.
EXAMPLE
Unlock
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Red
from
being
locked
WARNING
• When returning the rear seatback
to the normal position, handle it
carefully by hand to avoid any dam-
age to the lock itself. Do not push it
by using some material or by
applying excessive force.
• As the lock is designed exclusively
for securing the rear seatback, do
not use it for any other purpose.
Incorrect use of it may cause dam-
age to the inside of the lock and
prevent the seatback from being
locked securely.
Wear your seat belts at all times.
Lock
WARNING
An air bag supplements or adds to
the frontal crash protection offered
by seat belts. The driver and all pas-
sengers must be properly restrained
by fastening seat belts at all times,
whether or not an air bag is mounted
at their seating position, to minimize
the risk of severe injury or death in
the event of a crash.
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Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
After returning the seat, move the seat-
back back and forth to check if it is
securely latched.
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