2009 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

4. Pull up on the release handle and lift to tumble the
seat fully forward. If the seat contacts the rear of the front
seat, move the front seat forward.To re-latch the seat, tilt the seat rearward and push down
firmly to engage the rear attachments. Then, pull the
seatback up to return it to its full upright position.
Folding The SeatbackTumbling the Seat Forward
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To fold and tumble the second row seats from the third
row fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the
seatback. Continue lifting the lever to release the floor
latches to tumble the seat.WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat — Fold and Tumble
The 40/20/40 seat configuration is standard on all mod-
els. This seat is equipped with a unique fold-and-tumble
feature. The 40% seatbacks have spring loaded hinges
which assist with the folding of the seatbacks.
Second row seats have seatback recliners at the 40%
seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seatback to
be reclined an additional 11 degrees.
Tumble Lever
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To fold the 40% seatbacks, fully raise the lever on the side
of the seat to release the seatback. The seatback can now
be folded into the down position for use as a cargo floor,
or the seat can now be tumbled forward to allow access
to the rear of the vehicle.To fold the 20% seatback, pull the strap forward to release
the seatback. Fold the seatback down for use as an
armrest or to carry cargo. When returning the seatback to
the upright position, push the seatback rearward to latch
the seatback. Pull the seatback forward to ensure that it is
locked in the upright position.
Fold, Tumble And Recline LeverRear 20% Seat Pull Strap
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WARNING!
The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt.
A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the
upright position will not protect you properly.To tumble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the side of
the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer 40% second
row seats in the tumbled position. The outer 40%
second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for
entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in personal injury.
Fold, Tumble And Recline Lever
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NOTE:The seatback must be fully folded into the down
position to allow the lever to be raised enough to release
the floor latches.To fold and tumble the second row 40% seats from the
third row, fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to
fold the seatback. Continue raising the lever to release the
floor latches to tumble the seat.
NOTE:The head restraints must be lowered but do not
have to be removed to fold and tumble the seats.
Tumble Lever
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Third Row Seat Bench — If Equipped
To Fold the Seats
Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: First, the
cushion is lifted and moved forward from the pockets at
the front of the cushion. The cushion will rest on the floor
directly behind the second row seat. Second, the top of
the back is folded forward and rests on the cushion. The
back will not fold unless the cushion has been folded
forward first.
Seat Cushion Pockets
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CAUTION!
When loading cargo into the rear of your vehicle with
the third row seat folded flat, be careful not to
damage the material on the head restraints.
Seat Cushion Movement Up And ForwardThird Row Seat Folded Forward
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NOTE:The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the
seatback.
WARNING!
•Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion
and back are properly engaged. Proper engage-
ment can be verified by pushing/pulling on the
upright seatback. The seatback will not move
unless properly engaged.
•Do not sit in the third row seat with the second
row seatback(s) folded or tumbled. In a collision,
you could slide under the seat belt and be seri-
ously or even fatally injured.
Third Row 60/40 Folding — If Equipped
The third row can be equipped with a 60/40 folding seat.
Either side of the third row seat can be folded to extend
the cargo area.The seatback release lever and a seatback return strap
located on both sides of the rear seating sections.
Third Row Seat
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