uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions144ControlsAdjust the driver’s seat-back to a comfortable,upright position, leaving ample spacebetween your chest and the airbag cover inthe center of the steering wheel.The front seat passenger should also adjusttheir seat-back to a comfortable, uprightposition.Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against theoccupant’s chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases thechance of sliding under the belt in a crash and being seriously injured. The farther aseat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury.■ Adjusting the Seat-Backs 1Adjusting the Seat-BacksDo not put a cushion, or other object, between theseat-back and your back.Doing so may interfere with proper seat belt or airbagoperation.If you cannot get far enough away from the steeringwheel and still reach the controls, we recommendthat you investigate whether some type of adaptiveequipment may help.3WARNINGReclining the seat-back too far can result inserious injury or death in a crash.Adjust the seat-back to an upright position,and sit well back in the seat.
