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The second and third row bench seats can
be folded down to tabletops.To increase cargo area space, the second
row bench seat can be removed and the
three-passenger sliding seat can be moved
up to the second row position.The third seat can be folded down into a
tabletop.
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With the third seat folded down and the
second seat removed, cargo can be placed
in between the front seats and the third row
seat.Passengers should not be allowed
to ride in areas meant for cargo. Passen-
gers should always be properly re-
strained in seat belts.The second row seat can be folded down
and the third row seat can be moved just
behind it in a storage position.With second row bucket seats
The normal seating arrangement for seven
passengers is with the three-passenger
bench seat in seating position #1. This
provides more leg room for the passengers
sitting in the third row.
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When one passenger in the three-
passenger bench seat would like more leg
room, one of the second row bucket seats
can be removed.
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When more cargo area room is necessary,
the three-passenger sliding bench seat can
be moved to seating position #2 or #3. This
seating arrangement provides less leg room
for third row passengers, but more cargo
room.If passengers in the three-passenger bench
seat would like more leg room, both second
row bucket seats can be removed.Passen-
gers should not be allowed to ride in
areas meant for cargo. Passengers
should always be properly restrained by
seat belts.
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FLOOR MAT POSITIONS
Seven passenger seating
Removable floor mats
Whenever you remove the mats for any reason, the mats must be
reinstalled before passengers ride in your vehicle. The floor mats
are specifically designed to keep objects out of the seat tracks. The
cargo mat is reversible.
Three-passenger bench seat in storage position
CAUTION
It is important to replace the floor mats whenever they are
removed for any reason. The floor mats are intended to help
prevent the possibility that high heeled shoes or similar
objects might become stuck in the seat tracks. Failure to
replace the floor mats might result in personal injury.
Be sure to keep the seat tracks clear of debris by cleaning them
periodically.
Review the following illustrations so you will know the proper way to
place the floor mats with the various seating arrangements available
in your vehicle.
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One of the seat belt tongues has two ``win-
dows'' (or holes) and the other has only one
``window''. The seat belt tongue with one
window attaches to the auxiliary buckle
mounted to the side of the seat. The seat
belt tongue with two windows should bepositioned properly and fastened to the
buckle mounted in the middle of the seat.
When the two buckle seat belt system is not
in use, the webbing can be secured with the
seat belt clip. The seat belt clip should not
be used with a child seat or during seat belt
usage. The seat belt clip opening should
face the front of the vehicle.
A twisted belt may prevent the retractor
from working properly. If the two buckle seat
belt system is twisted, disengage the single
window tongue from the auxiliary buckle on
the side of the seat, remove the twist and
reinstall the tongue into the auxiliary buckle
until you hear a snap and feel the latch
engage.
Both tongues must be attached to their
appropriate buckles whenever someone
is riding in that seating position. If the
tongues are released to allow a third row
passenger to enter or exit, the tongues
must be reattached.
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3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.4. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely in place.
5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the seat
belt again, or put the restraint in another
seat.
6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.Rear facing
When you install a child restraint in a rear
center seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the seat as
illustrated. Always follow the restraint
manufacturer's instructions.
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2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage.
Be sure to follow the child restraint manu-
facturer's instructions for belt routing.3. Remove all slack in the lap belt for a very
tight fit by pulling forcefully on the lap belt
adjustment.4. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely in place.
5. If it is not secure, try to tighten the seat
belt again, or put the restraint in another
seat.
6. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
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