’01 4Runner_U (L/O 0008)
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
precautions
Seats
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
hicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.
D While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.
CAUTION
CAUTION
D Do not drive the vehicle unless the
occupants are properly seated. Do
D Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
not allow sitting on top of
a
folded−down seatback, or in the
luggage compartment. Persons not
properly seated and/or properly re-
strained by seat belts can be se-
verely injured in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
D When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a pas-
senger or luggage.
D After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
D During driving, do not allow pas-
sengers to stand up or move
around between seats. Severe inju-
ries can occur in the event of emer-
gency braking or a collision.
D After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
D Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat−
lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjusting
lever; the seat may suddenly move,
causing the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
2001 4RUNNER (OM35768U)
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