1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 38

-Folding up third seats SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever toward you. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. 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. BEFORE FOLDING UP THIRD SEAT 1. Stow the third seat belts as shown in the illustration. This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold up the third seat. 2. Make sure the shoulder belt pass through the hanger when holding the second seat. This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged. NOTICE The seat belts must be stowed before you fold up the third seat. CAUTION Seat belt must be removed from the hanger when seat belt is in use. 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. 38