Folding the rear seat: (if equipped)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects than could not otherwise be accommodated.
Never allow passengers to sit on top of the folded down seatback while the car is moving as this is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
The rear seatbacks may be folded forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide access to the cargo area.
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To raise the seatback, lift and push it firmly until it clicks into place.
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When you return the seatback to its upright position, reposition the rear safety belts so that they can be used by rear seat passengers.
Do not fold the rear seat, if the driver's position is not properly set according to the driver's physical figure after folding the rear seat. A sudden stop or collision may cause injury.
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When folding or unfolding the rear seat, make sure to move the front seat fully forward. If there are not enough space to fold the rear seat, never fold it by force. It will cause damage to the headrest or the related parts of the seat.
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Before using the seat belt, be sure to remove it from the holder. If you pull out the seat belt while it's in the holder, it may damage the seat belt or holder.
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Use the holder only when there is no passenger in the rear seat or when you need to fold the rear seat.