Reclining Seatbacks

The shoulder belt 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 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.

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

To recline the seatback:

1. 1
   Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat.
2. 2
   Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. 3
   Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position:

1. 1
   Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. 2
   Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

• Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
• Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.