Toyota Yaris Owner's Manual page 140

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
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After passengers have entered the vehicle (3-door models only)
Slide the seat backward and then lift the seatback. The seat will be set and
locked to its previous position automatically. If the seat cannot be slid back to
the previous position due to the rear passenger or luggage, the seat will be
locked in that position, disabling the seat position memory system.
To recall the previous position, lift the seatback lock release lever after remov-
ing the luggage, or after having the passenger get out or sit properly so that
the seat can be slid back to the previous position. However, if you slide the
seat further backwards than previous position using the seat position adjust-
ment lever, the memory of previous position will be overwritten.
WARNING
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When adjusting the seat position
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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
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Seat adjustment
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Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
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.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
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Never allow anyone to touch seatback lock release levers while the vehi-
cle is moving.
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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are clear of the seat back path
and let them know that the seat is about to move.
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After returning the seatback to the upright position
Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.