2004 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 88

04 SIENNA_U (L/O 0408) -Stowing third seats SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING STRAP Lean forward and pull the strap forward. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the strap. CAUTION D Align both seatbacks at the same angle when a person sits in the third seat center position. Otherwise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may cause serious injuries in a collision. D 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 or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury. BEFORE STOWING THIRD SEATS 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration. This prevents the belt buckles from falling out when you stow the third seat. NOTICE The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you stow the third seat. 2. To stow the center seat belt, pull it slightly out of its cover. It will automatically roll back partway. Roll the seat belt backwards as shown above and insert it into the slot of its cover. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the cover. NOTICE The seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback. 88 2004 SIENNA from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM45422U)