Front seats
The seats can be adjusted (longitudinally, vertically, etc.). Adjust the seat to ensure the correct driving posture.
Adjustment procedure
Manual seat

- Seat position adjustment lever
- Seatback angle adjustment lever
- Vertical height adjustment lever (driver's side only)
Power seat

- Seat position adjustment switch
- Seatback angle adjustment switch
- Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
- Vertical height adjustment switch
- Lumbar support adjustment switch (driver's side only)
■When adjusting the seat
Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch the ceiling and sun visor.
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
- Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passengers are not injured by the moving seat.
- Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
- Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
- Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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