Folding down the rear seatback

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

  2. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position by pressing the headrest release button (1) while pulling the headrest down (2).

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    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.

  3. Route the seat belt webbing to the outboard of the rear seat to prevent the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats.

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  4. Pull on the seatback folding lever, 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.

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  5. To use the rear seat, lift and unfold the seatback to the upright position by pulling up the folding lever. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.

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

WARNING

Uprighting Seat

When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. If the seatback is returned without holding it, the back of the seat could spring forward, resulting in injury caused by being struck by the seatback.

WARNING

Rear Seatback

To ensure maximum protection in the event of an accident or sudden stop, when returning the rear seat to the upright position:

  • Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle.

  • Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to become pinched or caught in the rear seat.

  • Ensure the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback.

    Failure to adhere to any of these instructions could result in serious injury or death in the event of a crash.

WARNING

Unless the driver's position is properly set according to the driver's physical size, do not fold the rear seat. It may increase bodily injuries in a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING

Cargo

Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and causing injury to the vehicle occupants. Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit the front seat occupants in a collision.

CAUTION

Damaging Rear Seat Belt Buckles

When you fold the rear seatback, insert the buckle between the rear seatback and cushion. Doing so can prevent the buckle from being damaged by the rear seatback.

CAUTION

Rear Seat Belts

When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position.

CAUTION

Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.