1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 26

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Front seats- -Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. -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. D Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seat −lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. CAUTION D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured. D 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. D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers. D Do not modify or replace the seats or surface of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer. D When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. D Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury. D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. 26