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Operating the power door lock switch or
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously locks or unlocks the back door
(see “Side doors” on page 16 in this sec-
tion).
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 191 in Section 2 for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.
When closing the back door, use the
inside strap for easier reach to the
back door.
To close the back door, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is secure-
ly closed.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” on
page 191 in Section 2 for precautions in
loading luggage.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Do not allow passengers to ride on
the flattened seat while driving; use
the seat in the normal position.
After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat and seatback for-
ward and rearward to make sure it
is secured in place. Be certain to
replace head restraint.
CAUTION
Adjustment should not be made
while the vehicle is moving.
When adjusting the seatback, be
careful not to hit the seat against
a passenger or luggage.
After adjusting the seatback, push
back your body to make sure it is
locked in position.
When returning the seatback to the
upright position, observe the follow-
ing precautions in order to prevent
personal injury in a collision or
sudden stop:
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.
Folding rear seatbacks will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See “Luggage stow-
age precautions” on page 191 in Section
2 for precautions in loading luggage.
SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever up. Then lean back to the
desired angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving.
Rear seats—
—Rear seat precautions —Adjusting rear seats
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To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision,
avoid reclining the seatback any
more than needed. The seat belts
provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the
passengers are sitting up straight
and well back in the seats. If you
are reclined, the lap belt may slide
past your hips and apply restraint
forces directly to the abdomen.
Therefore, in the event of a frontal
collision, the risk of personal injury
may increase with increasing recline
of the seatback.
After adjusting the seatback, push
back your body to make sure it is
locked in position.
NOTICE
Do not fold the seatback forward
while the luggage cover is set.
BEFORE FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT
1. Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown above the illustration.2. Make sure the outer seat beltspasses through the hangers when
folding the rear seat.
This prevents the shoulder belt from being
damaged.
CAUTION
The seat belt must be removed from
the hangers when they are in use.
—Fold down rear seats
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