2010 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 119

1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) CAUTION n When adjusting a rear seat or removing the second center seat l Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage. l Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. l Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat. n Before folding down the rear seats Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats. n After adjusting the seats Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by lightly rocking them back and forth. l Second center seat: Make sure the seat is locked in place by trying to shake the seatback and lift up the rear part of the seat cushion. l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat. n Caution while driving Keep the console box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking. NOTICE n When folding down the second seats Do not fold the seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached. n Removed second center seat Avoid putting heavy loads on the seat. The metallic seat pins may be damaged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seat. 90