Reclining Seatbacks
WARNING
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.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
See also:
Front Seats
The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
WARNING
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants ...
Center Dome Lamps
There are front and rear dome lamps.
The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. To change the settings,
press the following:
: Turns the lamp off, even when a
door is open.
: ...
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see “Returning the Seat to ...