2007 Toyota Yaris Owners Manual - Page 373

06 12.21 Fold −down rear seat 1. SEATBACK LEVER ANGLE ADJUSTING D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat is locked in position. 2. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. Pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. CAUTION D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. PS13505 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 FOLDING DOWN REAR SEATS 1. Before folding down the seatback, disconnect the center seat belt to prevent damage. Insert the key into the hole on the buckle to release tab 1 (with hook end), and allow the belt to retract. D Split seat-After adjusting the seat position, release the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. 2007 YARIS HATCHBACK from Feb. '07Prod. (OM52754U) 37