2009 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 89

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION n Seat adjustment Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries. l The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger 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. l Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. l Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. l Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage. l Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat-lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjustment lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. l Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. l Adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align all 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 death or serious injuries in a collision. 62