2002 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 41

'02 AVALON U (L/O 0107) 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 belts provided. Front seats- -Front seat precautions CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. -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 CAUTION D Do not lean against the front door D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured. D 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. D Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. D When adjusting the seat, be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage. D 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. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer if you insist on modifications of this kind. D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. 40 2002 MY AVALON_U (OM22493U)