1996 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 25

Rear seats- -Adjusting seatback angle ! CAUTION S Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving. S 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 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. S After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. -Folding up rear seats (2-door models) Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. 1. Remove the head restraint. Unlock the seatback and fold it down. Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage. 21