Reclining the seatback (Outback)
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover, observe the following precautions.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat.
● Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback. Refer to “Cargo area cover” F6-15.
Pull the lever and adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.
See also:
Example of the type of accident in which the SRS curtain airbag will
basically not deploy.
The SRS curtain airbags are not basically
designed to deploy if the vehicle pitches
end over end. ...
Seatbelt and SRS airbag
• All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
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