1997 Toyota Tercel Owners Manual - Page 24

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts and Mirrors S S S S S S S S Seats Front seats Fold-down rear seat Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint Outside rear view mirrors Anti-glare inside rear view mirror 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. ! CAUTION S Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a foldeddown 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. 19