2003 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 54

03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0209) -Removing third seats CAUTION D When folding up the third seats, fix the seats length of to do so accident event of collision. securely by adjusting the the holding strap. Failure may cause an unexpected or severe injury in the emergency braking or a D When returning seats to their original position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly. Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use. BEFORE REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration. This prevents the buckles from falling out when you remove the third seats. 2. When removing the third seats, pass the third seat belts through the hangers. This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged. NOTICE The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you remove the third seats. CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belts is in use. 54 2003 SEQUOIA from. Sep. '02 Prod. (OM34420U)