TOYOTA 2011 Highlander - Manual (Page 89)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
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When adjusting a rear seat or removing the second center seat
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Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
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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.
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Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.
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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.
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After adjusting the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by
lightly rocking them back and forth.
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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.
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Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
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Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
NOTICE
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When folding down the second seats
Do not fold the seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached.
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Removed second center seat
Avoid putting heavy loads on the seat. The metallic seat pins may be dam-
aged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seat.