REAR SEAT
Split Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks fold forward to
provide additional cargo space and to
provide access to the cargo area.
To fold the rear seatback(s) down,
press the lock release button locat-
ed on top of the seatbacks, then fold
the seatback forward and down.
To raise the seatback, lift and push it
firmly until it clicks into place.
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, reposition the rear
safety belts so that they can be used
by rear seat passengers.
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WARNING- Rear Seatback
The rear seatback must be
securely latched. If not, pas-
sengers and objects could be
thrown forward resulting in
serious injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or col-
lision.
Luggage and other cargo
should be laid flat in the cargo
area. If objects are large,
heavy, or must be piled, they
must be secured. Under no
circumstances should cargo
be piled higher than the seat-
backs. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in seri-
ous injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop, colli-
sion or rollover.
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No passenger should ride in
the cargo area or sit or lie on
folded seatbacks while the
vehicle is moving. All passen-
gers must be in seats and
restrained properly while rid-
ing.
When resetting the seatback
to the upright position, make
sure it is securely latched by
pushing it forward and back-
wards.
To avoid the possibility of
burns, do not remove the car-
pet in the cargo area.
Emission controls beneath
this floor generate high
exhaust temperatures.
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To unfold the rear seat:
1. Lift and push the seatback back-
ward firmly until it clicks into place.
2. Replace the headrest on the seat-
back.
3. Push the seat cushion down firmly.
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CAUTION
When you fold the rear seatback
or put luggage on the rear seat
cushion, you must insert the
buckle into the pocket in the
seatback. Doing so can prevent
the buckle from being crushed
by the rear seatback or luggage.
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NOTICEWhen returning the rear seatbacks
to the upright position, remember
to return the rear shoulder belts to
their proper position. Routing the
safety belt webbing through the
rear safety belt guides will help
keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.
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