2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 32

'02 L/C U (L/O 0108) 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- -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. D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, you may catch and injure your hands or fingers. CAUTION CAUTION 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 not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. 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 When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. D Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seat −lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever. Otherwise, the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 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. 32