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2nd row seat folding

  1. Keep the front seatbacks upright to avoid interference when the seats are folded.

  2. Press the rear seat headrest button to lower the rear seat headrest to their lowest position.

    WARNING

    Objects

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

  3. Insert the seat belt into the storage holder and insert the buckle into the storage area inside the seat to prevent interference between the 3-point seat belt on either side and the loaded cargo when folded.

    For 7 seats, tidy up the center seat belts of the 2nd row seats so that they are not twisted.

  4. Pull the 2nd row seat angle adjustment lever to fully fold the seatback forward.

  5. After folding the seatback, release the adjustment lever to secure it. Make sure the seatback is securely fastened.

  6. When returning to the original position, raise the seatback while pulling the 2nd row seatback angle adjustment lever. After adjusting the seatback to the desired angle, release the lever to lock it in place.

2nd row seat folding (Luggage room)

  1. Left side 2nd row seat folding

  2. Right side 2nd row seat folding

  • Press the 2nd row seat folding switch(1, 2) located on the right side in the luggage compartment.

  • When returning to the original position, raise the backrest while pulling the second row seat angle adjustment lever. After adjusting the backrest to the desired angle, release the lever to lock it in place.

WARNING

  • Always operate with the vehicle stationary when folding or unfolding the seat. Do not adjust the seat while driving.

  • Make sure there are occupants in the seat before folding the seat. Do not fold the seat when there are pets, luggage, or people in the seat, or when passengers are disembarking. The seat may suddenly move and cause injury.

  • Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught when operating the seat.

CAUTION

  • Always be careful not to damage the seat belt when folding or unfolding the seat.

  • After returning the seat, rock it back and forth to see if it is secure, and put the headrest and seat belt back in their original position before use.

  • After erecting the seatback, check that the backrest is securely fastened.

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.

CAUTION

Damaging rear seat belt buckles

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

CAUTION

Rear seat belts

When returning the rear seatback to the upright position, remember to return the rear seat belts to their proper position.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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.

Cargo loading

Make sure the vehicle is off, the gear is in P (Park) and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shifter dial is inadvertently moved to another position.

2nd row seat folding (Luggage room) (if equipped)

  1. Left side 2nd row seat folding/unfolding

  2. Right side 2nd row seat folding/unfolding

  • Press the 2nd row seat folding/unfolding switch(1 or 2) located on the right side of the luggage compartment.

  • When returning to the original position, raise the seatback by pressing the 2nd row seat backrest angle adjustment switch or pressing the seatback folding/unfolding switch located on the right side of the luggage compartment.

  • You can fold or unfold the second row seats in infotainment system's home screen → Seat → 2nd/3rd Row Seats Fold/Unfold from the infotainment system.

Operating condition(s)

  • When the vehicle is in P (Park) and the vehicle is in ON position

WARNING

  • Always operate with the vehicle stationary when folding or unfolding the seat. Do not adjust the seat while driving.

  • Make sure there are occupants in the seat before folding the seat. Do not fold the seat when there are pets, luggage, or people in the seat, or when passengers are disembarking. The seat may suddenly move and cause injury.

  • Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught when operating the seat.

CAUTION

  • Always be careful not to damage the seat belt when folding or unfolding the seat.

  • After returning the seat, rock it back and forth to see if it is secure, and put the headrest and seat belt back in their original position before use.

  • After erecting the seatback, check that the backrest is securely fastened.

  • Functions may be limited when using functions related to the second row (relaxion seat, walk-in seat, seat folding) in a location where the driver's seat and the 2nd row seat interfere.

  • If the seat is operated more than 5 times without resting, the seat motor may be overtaxed. In this case, the seat will not operate when the button is pressed to prevent overheating. Wait for about 1 minute or more before operating.

NOTICE

  • When adjusting the seat through the infotainment system, it is displayed as a pop-up on the infotainment system screen.

  • If you adjust the seat with the button located on the right side of the seat and luggage room, a separate notification is not provided.

  • For more details, access the web manual using the QR code in the infotainment system quick reference guide.

  • The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

  • When using as a seat, be sure to put the headrests and seat belt in their original positions.

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.

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

CAUTION

Damaging rear seat belt buckles

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

CAUTION

Rear seat belts

When returning the rear seatback to the upright position, remember to return the rear seat belts to their proper position.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

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.

Cargo loading

Make sure the vehicle is off, the gear is in P (Park) and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shifter dial is inadvertently moved to another position.

2nd row seat folding strap

If the walk-in switch does not work, get out of the vehicle by pulling the seat folding strap in case of an emergency.

For 6 seats
For 7 seats

Fold the 2nd row seatback by pulling the seat folding strap in case of an emergency.

  • For 6 seats

    • Move forward 2nd row seats by pulling the seat folding straps.

  • For 7 seats

    • Fold the backrests of the 2nd row seats by pulling the seat folding straps. Hold the seat and get out of the vehicle safely.

  • Get out of the vehicle to raise and adjust the 2nd row seats to the preferred positions.

WARNING

Do not recklessly pull the seat folding straps in an emergency when there are people in the 2nd row seats. Sudden movement of the seat may cause injury. Use only if the walk-in switch does not work.

NOTICE

In an emergency, when the seat folding strap is pulled, the operation of all switches for that seat is restricted. In an emergency, use the desired function after adjusting the 2nd row seats to the state before pulling the seat folding strap. (if equipped)