1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 31

Head restraints 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock mechanism. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position. ! CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback. 3. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever forward until you have reached your desired position. To reduce the lumbar support, pull the lever back toward its original position. For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. You can also move the head restraint forward or backward, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraining is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended. 26