1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 28

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors S S S S S S S S S S Seats Front seats Head restraints Seat heaters Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti-glare inside rear view mirror S Vanity mirrors Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belt provided. Front seats- -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver. ! CAUTION S Do not drive with the occupants not properly seated such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. S During driving, do not allow passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision. ! CAUTION S 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. S When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. S After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. S After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. 23