GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 SEATS Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the vehicle. The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position. WARNING! It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri ously injured or killed.
2 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Manual Seat Adjustment Bar While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
M ANUAL F RONT S EAT A DJUSTMENT WARNING! Manual Recline Lever Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you causing injury. WARNING! Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat cushion at the front edge of each seat. Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. To avoid injury, place your hand on the seat back and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position.