2002 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 31

'02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. When a person sits in the rear center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position. Do not place anything under the seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock mechanism. 2. SEATBACK STRAP ANGLE ADJUSTING 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. NOTICE Do not fold the seatback forward while the luggage cover is set. D 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 in a frontal or rear collision 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. Pull the strap up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the strap. When a person sits in the rear center position, align both seatbacks at the same angle. CAUTION D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving. D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. 2002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U) 31