Reclining the seatback (if equipped)
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. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
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 (dealer option)”.
Push the switch and adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Then release the switch and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.
See also:
Seatbelt safety tips
• 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 ...
Stopping the engine
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss of power
to the power steering and the brake booster, making steering and braking more difficult.
It could also res ...
Catalytic converter
WARNING
● Avoid fire hazards. Do not drive or park the vehicle anywhere near flammable
materials (e.g. grass, paper, rags or leaves), because the catalytic converter operates
at very high t ...