Seatback Latch (Driver); Seatback Position When Moving - Isuzu NPR 2008 Owner's Manual

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SEATBACK LATCH (DRIVER)

The seatback latch of the driver seat is designed to limit forward
movement of the seatback during a sudden slowing of the vehicle. Tilt
the seatback to gain access to the area behind it.
The seatback latch release lever is located at the outboard side of
the seat at the base of the cushion. Raise the lever, adjust the
seatback, and release the lever.
After adjusting the seatback, push it back and forth to be sure it is
locked. Take the vehicle to your dealer for servicing if your seatback
does not lock.

Seatback Position When Moving

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a
collision, an occupied reclining seat should not be reclined any
more than needed for comfort. The seatback and seat belts provide
best restraint only when the rider is sitting well back and straight
up in the seat. (The lap belt is designed to spread the force of a
collision over the hipbone. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide
past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen.
Therefore, in the event of a collision, the risk of personal injury will
increase with increasing recline of the seatback.)
Do not adjust the reclining seatback on the driver's seat while the
vehicle is moving. The seatback could jerk and cause a loss of control.
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