2005 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 34

'05 Rav4_U (L/O 0409) 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. 2. SEATBACK STRAP ANGLE ADJUSTING CAUTION D After adjusting the seatback, push back your body to make sure it is locked in position. D Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving. 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. 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. 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. 34 2005 RAV4 from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM42570U)