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Folding the rear seat
(3-door models)/
second seat (5-door models)
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To create luggage space, you can fold the
rear seat.
On 5-door models, by folding the second
seat, you can get in and out easier.
Refer to“To get in and out of the third seat”
on page 3-13.
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To fold1. On vehicle equipped with a rear shelf,
pull the 4 clips (A) on the front of the
rear shelf to separate them from the
attachment points on the rear seat.
NOTE
Be sure to hold the clips (A) when remov-
ing the clips.
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2. Lift up the knob (B) behind the seat-
back, then tilt the seatback forward.
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3. Lift the seat until you hear a“click”.
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To replace
1. Hold the seat with your hand, then return
the seat to its original position while
pushing the stopper (C).
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2. Push the seat until you hear a“click”and
the seat locks securely.
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3. Raise the seatback until it locks securelyinto place.
Push lightly on the seatback to con-
firm that it has actually been secured.
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Storage of the third seat
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By folding the third seat into the luggage
floor box, large articles can be stored in the
vehicle.
To store
1. Remove the luggage floor board (A) andhead restraints (B).
Refer to “Luggage floor box ”on page
6-66 an d“Hea drestraints ”on page
3-28.
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2. Store the head restraints in the lug- gage net.
Install the head restraints stay into the
bands (C), and secure the head
restraints the with bands (D).
NOTE
Tighten the bands (D) securely but gen-
tly. If the bands are too tight, the head
restraints may get wrinkled.
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3. Pull up the knob (E) on the side of the
seatback, then tilt the seatback for-
ward.
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4. Push the lever (F) forward, then tilt the
seatback forward until the seatback
touches the seat cushion.
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5. Pull the lever (G), fold the seat back-
ward, and store it into the luggage floor
box.
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CAUTION
(1) When folding the seat away into
the luggage floor box, hold the
seat by hand and fold it slowly.
If the seat is not held properly, it
might fall under its own weight
during folding and pinch your
hand.
(2) Ensure that the lever (G) is not
operated while the seat is occu-
pied. The folding action of the
seat in such a situation could
result in an unexpected acci-
dent.
(3) When folding the seat, be sure
not to trap your hands between
seat and luggage floor box.
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6. Fold down the stand (H).
7. Refit the luggage floor board.
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To replace
1. Remove the luggage floor board. And
then raise the stand.
2. Raise the seat forward until you hear a
“click”and the seat locks securely.
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3. Push the knob (I) forward, and raise the
seatback until it locks securely into
place.
After the operation, push lightly on the
seatback to confirm that it has actually
been secured.
4. Refit the luggage floor board and head
restraints.
Removal of the third seat
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To create more luggage space, you can
remove the third seat.
CAUTION
(1) For safety, do not allow chil-
dren to remove or refit the seat.
(2) Be careful not to trap your hands
or feet when removing or refit-
ting the seat. Also, be careful not
to drop or trip over the seat. If
necessary, have someone help
you to remove it.
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Removal procedure
1. Pull up the knob (A) on the side of the
seatback, then tilt the seatback for-
ward.
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2. Push the lever (B) forward, then tilt the
seatback forward until the seatback
touches the seat cushion.
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3. Pull the seat lock lever (C).
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4. Fold the stands (D) towards you from
the seat side, while lifting the front end
of the seat.
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5. Put down the front end of the seat to the
floor. In this situation, the seat locking
system is unlocked automatically.
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GH EE FF
6. Remove the covers (E) by turning the
knob (F) anticlockwise.
G- Unlock
H- Lock
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7. Hold the seat as shown in the illustra-
tion and remove the seat by sliding it
backward.
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