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CAUTION
After returning the seat, make sure
the seat is securely locked by push-
ing forward and rearward on the top
of the seatback and by trying to pull
up the edge of the bottom cushion.
—Tumbling second seat
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BEFORE TUMBLING SECOND SEAT1. Stow the second seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the seat belt buckles from
falling out when you tumble the second
seat.
NOTICE
The seat belt buckles must be stowed
before you tumble the second seat.
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2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes through the hanger when folding the
second seat.
This prevents the shoulder belt from being
damaged.
CAUTION
The seat belt must be removed from
the hanger when the seat belt is in
use.

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TUMBLING SECOND SEAT1. Lower the outer head restraint to the lowest position and pull up the cen-
ter head restraint. Unlock the seat-
back and fold it down.
Tumbling the rear seats will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See “Cargo and
luggage” on page 230 for precautions
when loading luggage.2. Unlock the seat cushion. Swing the whole seat up and forward.3. Hook the strap.
When returning the second seat to its
original position, put the holding strap into
the hole.

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4. Remove the seat hook covers fromthe back of the seat cushion, and
install them over the seat hooks.
CAUTION
Be sure to apply the covers on the
seat hooks, or you may get burned
when they become hot.
When returning the second seat to its
original position, remove the seat hook
covers from the floor and install them in
the back of the seat cushion.
WHEN RETURNING THE SECOND SEAT
If you cannot raise the seatback be-
cause of the locked seat belt, do not
try it hard. Release the lock of the seat
belt in the following way. Push in the
lower front edge of the seatback cush-
ion to slacken the seat belt (1) and let
the seat belt retract a little (2).
CAUTION
When returning seats to their original
position, observe the following pre-
cautions in order to prevent personal
injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Make sure the seat is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback
and by trying to pull up the edge
of the bottom cushion. Failure to
do so will prevent seat belt from
operating properly.
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the seat
and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.

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—Adjusting third seats
SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER
Lean forward and pull the lever toward
you. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
Avoid reclining the seatback any
more than needed. The seat belts
provide maximum protection in a
frontal or rear collision when the
third seat 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 re-
straint forces directly to the abdo-
men or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt. In the event of a
frontal collision, the more the seat
is reclined, the greater the risk of
death or personal injury.
Do not adjust the seat while the
vehicle is moving.
After adjusting the seatback, push
your body back against the seat to
make sure the seat is locked in
position.
—Tumbling third seats
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BEFORE TUMBLING THIRD SEAT1. Stow the third seat belt and buckles as shown in the illustration.
This prevents the seat belt and buckles
from falling out when you tumble the third
seat.
NOTICE
The seat belt and buckles must be
stowed before you tumble the third
seat.

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2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes
through the hanger when folding the
third seat.
This prevents the shoulder belt from being
damaged.
CAUTION
The seat belt must be removed from
the hanger when the seat belt is in
use.
TUMBLING THIRD SEAT 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Unlock the seatback
and fold it down.
Tumbling the third seats will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See “Cargo and
luggage” on page 230 for precautions
when loading luggage.2. Unlock the seat cushion and slide the whole seat to the rearmost
position while pulling up the handle.

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CAUTION
When returning seats to their original
position, observe the following pre-
cautions in order to prevent personal
injury in a collision or sudden stop:
Make sure the seat is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback
and by trying to pull up the edge
of the bottom cushion. Be certain
to replace head restraint. Failure to
do so will prevent seat belt from
operating properly.
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the seat
and are arranged in their proper
position and are ready to use.
—Removing third seats
After tumbling the third seat, open the
cover, hold the whole seat and pull it
up while pulling the handle toward you.
Removing the third seat will enlarge the
luggage compartment. See “Cargo and
luggage” on page 230 for precautions
when loading luggage.Remove the seat hook covers from the
back of the seat cushion, and install
them over the seat hooks.
CAUTION
Be sure to apply the covers on the
seat hooks, or you may get burned
when they become hot.
When returning the third seat to its origi-
nal position, remove the seat hook covers
from the floor and install them in the back
of the seat cushion.

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CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
seat, observe the following precau-
tions to prevent personal injury:
Do not fold or remove the seat
while the vehicle is moving.
Be careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the seat.
Be careful not to hit the removed
seat against a person or drop it on
yourself.
After tumbling or installing the
seat, push it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in posi-
tion.
To prevent personal injury in a colli-
sion or sudden stop:
Do not sit on or place anything on
the folded seatback while driving.
Do not leave the removed seat
loose in the vehicle.
Do not try to sit on or place any-
thing on the removed seat.
When reinstalling the seat, be care-
ful not to hit the seat against you
or inside of the vehicle.
Install each seat in the same posi-
tion from which it was removed.
Failure to do so will prevent third
seat occupants from using seat
belts properly.
NOTICE
Avoid putting heavy loads on the re-
moved seat. The metallic tips of the
seat legs may be damaged and the
seat cannot be reinstalled.
Head restraints
Front
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Rear

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For your safety and comfort, adjust the
head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing the
lock release button.
Front head restraint only—You can also
move the head restraint forward or back-
ward. If such adjustment is desired, pull
or push the head restraint.
Rear center head restraint—When an oc-
cupant sits on the rear center seat, al-
ways pull up the rear center head re-
straint to the lock position.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
CAUTION
Adjust the center of the head re-
straint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
Seat heaters
Left side
front seatRight side
front seat
To turn on the seat heater, push the
switch to “HI” (high heating tempera-
ture) or “LO” (low heating temperature).
At this time, the indicator light on ei-
ther side will illuminate to indicate the
seat heater is operating. To turn off the
seat heater, push the switch lightly on
the opposite side.
The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi-
tion to operate seat heaters.
CAUTION
Occupants must use caution when op-
erating the seat heater because it
may make them feel too hot or cause
burns at low temperatures (erythema,
varicella). Use extra caution for;
Babies, small children, elderly per-
sons, sick persons or persons with
physical disabilities
Persons who have delicate skin
Persons who are exhausted
Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs which induce sleep (sleeping
drug, cold remedy, etc.)
To prevent the seat from overheating,
do not use the seat heater with a
blanket, cushion, or other insulating
objects which cover the seat.