1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 34

Rear seats- -Adjusting second seats SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever toward you. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. -Moving second third seat entry seat for CAUTION D 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 when the passengers are sitting well back and straight up 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. For easy access to the third seat, do this. Push the seat back angle adjusting lever and pull the seat cushion lock release lever or pull the strap. After passengers are in, return the seat until it locks. D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving. D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. 34