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Seating and Safety
Restraints
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Seats
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WARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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WARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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Adjusting the Seats
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In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
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To move the seat forward or backward:
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1. Make sure nothing is placed under the front
seats. Such items may interfere with the seat
lock mechanism.
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2. Find the seat slide adjustment lever located
on the outside of the seat.
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3. Pull the lever up and hold it.
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4. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
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5. Release the lever and make sure the seat has
locked in place.
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Seatback Recline
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To recline the seatback:
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1. Find the seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat, toward the rear.
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2. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
lever.
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3. Lean back on the seat and adjust the back of
the seat to the position you desire.
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4. Release the lever and make sure the seatback
is locked in place. (The lever MUST return
to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
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The lever used to recline the back of the seat
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Rear Seat Access (2 door models)
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To gain access to the rear seat:
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1. Locate the seatback recline lever. The lever is
located on the outside of the seat cushion.
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2. Raise the seatback recline lever to tilt the
seatback forward. Raise the seat slide
adjustment lever and move the seat forward
if extra room is needed. The seatback should
automatically lock when returned to its
upright position. Make sure the seatback is
locked in place.
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WARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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