2004 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 31

'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307) -Fold −down front passenger's seat CAUTION 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 driver and the front passenger 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. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury. 1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position and fix the seatback at the most upright lock position. 2. Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seatback and fold the seatback down. CAUTION Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback to avoid serious injury while the vehicle is moving. 31 2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)