2002 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 30

'02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108) Rear seats- -Rear seat precautions CAUTION -Adjusting rear seats D When returning seats to their original position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly. Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use. Folding the seats up will enlarge the luggage compartment. See "Luggage stowage precautions" on page 164 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage. D Adjustment should not be made while the vehicle is moving. D When adjusting the seat, be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage. D Adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle when a person sits in the rear center position. Otherwise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may cause serious injuries in a collision. D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is lock in position. D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. 30 2002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U)