1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 30

Seat belts-Seat belt precautions To turn on the seat heater, push the switch. The key must be in the "ON" position. Pushing on the opposite side will turn it off. Toyota recommends that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See "Child restraint" for details. Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child's neck or face, have the child sit slightly closer to the buckle side or the seat so that the belt lays across the shoulder. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations. ! CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: S Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people-even children. S Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.) S Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors. S Inspect the belt system periodically. check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system. NOTICE zTo prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running. 25