1997 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 26

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats Front seats Fold-down rear seat Head restraints Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti-glare inside rear view mirror S Sun visors S S S S S S S S S S 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 belt 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. ! CAUTION S Do not drive with the occupants not properly seated such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. S 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. ! CAUTION S 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. S When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. S After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. S After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. S Do not put objects under the seats as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 23