Caution: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
To adjust a manual reclining seatback, turn the knob. Do not lean on the seatback while adjusting it.
Seatback Latches (Three Door Model)
For easy entry/exit to the rear seats on three door models:
- Lift the lever, and tilt the seatback forward.
- Lower the lever and move the entire seat completely forward.
Caution: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To return the seat to the upright position:
- Remove any objects in front of or behind the seat.
- Move the entire seat rearward.
- Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and return the seatback to the upright position.
- Lower the lever then push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in place.
