Folding the rear seat (2nd, 3rd row seat)

The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

Figure 1. 2nd row outboard seat
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Figure 2. 2nd row center seat (for 8 seats)
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Figure 3. 3rd row seat
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  1. Insert the rear seat belt webbing in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged.

  2. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.

  3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.

  4. Pull on the seatback folding lever or strap, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle.

    When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.

  5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward by pulling on the folding lever or strap. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.

  6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.

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WARNING

Folded down seatback

Do not sit on folded down seatbacks. The purpose of the folddown rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects that could not otherwise be accommodated.

  • Never allow a passenger to sit on top of the folded down seatback while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position since the seat has important crash protection features and seat belts are not available in this seat configuration.

  • To reduce the risk of injury caused by sliding cargo within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats.

WARNING

Objects

Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.