2001 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 42

'01 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0106) -Fold −down rear seats 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 in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers 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. BEFORE FOLD−DOWN REAR SEAT 1. Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown above the illustration. D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. 2. Make sure the outer seat belts passes through the hangers when folding the rear seat. This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged. NOTICE Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set. CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the hangers when they are in use. 42 2001 MY HIGHLANDER_U (OM48432U)