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SEAT , SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAGS 47
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATBACK s01ac02
WARNING
. When you fold down the seatback , check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat . Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the seatback suddenly folds down .
. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area . Doing so may result in serious injury or death .
. Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop , a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration .
. When you return the seatback to its original position , shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place . If the seatback is not securely fixed in place , the seatback may suddenly fold down in the event of sudden braking , or objects may move out from the cargo area , which could cause serious injury or death .
Striker
WARNING
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When the seatback is returned to its original position , observe the following precautions . Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or an accident because the operation efficiency of the seatbelt is inhibited .
. The seatbelt should not be caught in the seatback and it should be fully visible .
. The seatbelt should not pass behind the striker for the seatback .
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CAUTION
Do not hang luggage etc . on the striker . The possibility exists that the seatback may not be able to be fixed firmly in place . This could lead to unexpected accidents
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