Toyota 2003 HIGHLANDER User Manual page 42

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To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision,
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. In
the event of a frontal collision, the
more the seat is reclined, the great-
er the risk of personal injury.
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After adjusting the seatback, push
back your body to make sure it is
locked in position.
NOTICE
Do not fold the seatback forward
while the luggage cover is set.
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'03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208)
—Fold–down rear seats
BEFORE FOLD–DOWN REAR SEAT
1. Stow the rear seat belt buckles as
shown in the illustration.
2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM48441U)
2. Make sure the outer seat
passes through the hangers when
folding the rear seat.
This prevents the shoulder belt from being
damaged.
CAUTION
The seat belt must be removed from
the hangers when they are in use.
belts