Unfolding the rear seat
- To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward while pulling on the seatback folding lever. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place. 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.
- Return the rear seat Belts to their proper position.
- When the seatback is completely installed, check the seatback folding lever again.
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.
Rear seatback
To ensure maximum protection in the event of an accident or sudden stop, when returning the rear seat to the upright position:
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Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckles.
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Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckles to become pinched or caught in the rear seat.
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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.
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.
Rear seat belts
When returning the rear Seatback to the upright position, remember to return the rear seat belts to their proper position.
Unless the driver's position is properly set according to the driver's size, do not fold down the rear seatback as doing so may cause injury in a sudden stop or collision.
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
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 engine is off, the transmission 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.