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1. Hook the front latches over the front floor pins.2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear
latches onto the rear set of floor pins.
3. Push and pull on the seat to check that it is
properly attached.

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The optional stowable seat is a two passenger bench seat
and comes with the rear convenience center. See ªRear
Convenience Centerº in the Index for more information.
The stowable seat can be removed and replaced or,
with the seatback folded, it can lie flush with the
convenience center.Folding the SeatbackTo fold down the
seatback, pull up on
the lever located on
the back of the seat
and push the seatback
down until it is locked
into place.

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Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into place.
To raise the seatback, do one of the following:

From the rear of the vehicle, pull up on the lever to
release the seatback, then pull the strap, located on
the right side of the seat, to pull the seatback up.
The seatback has a pocket to stow the strap on the
side of the seatback when not in use, or

from the passenger's side door, pull up on the lever
to release the seatback, then push up on the seatback
to raise the seat.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into the upright position.Removing the Stowable Seat
1. Remove the convenience center, if it is in the
vehicle. See ªRear Convenience Centerº in the
Index for more information.
2. Make sure all items are off of the stowable seat.
3. If the seatback is down, put the seatback in
its upright position before removing the seat.
See ªFolding the Seatbackº listed previously.
4. From in front of the bench seat, remove the two nuts
located on the floor on each side of the bench seat.
5. From behind the bench seat, fold the seatback down.
6. Remove the nuts located on the floor on each side
of the bench seat.
7. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear
of the vehicle and then pulling it out through the rear
of the vehicle. This should be done in one motion.
8. Put the nuts back onto the screws so the nuts do
not get misplaced.

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Replacing the Stowable Seat
Do not put the stowable seat in so that it faces rearward.
The stowable seat has to go in before the rear
convenience center. See ªRear Convenience Centerº in
the Index for more information.
The stowable seat has seat position labels, located on the
back of the seat, showing where the seat must go.
The seat must be placed in the proper location for the
legs to attach correctly.Make sure that the seatback is folded forward before
beginning this procedure.
1. Remove the nuts from the screws.
2. Place the stowable seat on the floor so that the
brackets are placed over the screws.
3. Reinstall the nuts back onto the screws.
4. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is
locked down.
5. Raise the seatback to its upright position.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that
it is locked into place.

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Q:If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A:You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an
accident
-- even one that isn't your fault -- you
and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good
driver doesn't protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km)
of home. And the greatest number of serious
injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding
in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called
ªChildren.º Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We'll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight.
To see how, see ªSeatsº in the Index.

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn't long enough, see ªSafety Belt
Extenderº at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less
likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it,
the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
These parts of the body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.To move it down, push down on the button and move
the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move
the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it,
try to move it down without pushing the button down to
make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the
belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.