Safety features of your vehicle
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Seat
Headrest reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to the
head or neck, always make sure the
headrest is locked into position and
adjusted properly after reinstalling.
Seatback pocket (if equipped)
The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger's
seatbacks.
Seatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in
the seatback pockets. In an accident
they could come loose from the
pocket and injure vehicle occupants.
Rear seat adjustment
Headrest for rear seat
The rear seat is equipped with
headrests in all the seating positions
for the occupant's safety and com
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fort.
The headrest not only provides
comfort for passengers, but also
helps protect the head and neck in
the event of a collision.
To maximize the effectiveness in
case of accidents, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle of
the headrest is as high as the center
of gravity of an occupant's head.
Generally, the center of gravity of
most people's heads is similar with
the height as the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea
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son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.