2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Moving a second seats for third seats entry (vehicles with third seats)
■Getting in the vehicl e (right side only)
Pull the lever forward and fold
down the seatback. The seat will
slide forward.
After passengers are in, lift up the
seatback and return the seat to
the original position.
■Third seats (if equipped)
The third seats do not have a
seat adjustment function.

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Folding second seats
Folding down the second seats will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment.
■ Before folding the second seats
Stow the second center seat belt. ( P. 72)
Make sure the outside seat belt
passes through the hanger when
folding the second seat.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Stow the second seat belt buck-
les.
Remove the outside head restraint ( P. 6 7 )
Lower the center head restraint to the lowest position.
(  P. 6 6 )
Raise the armrest until it locks. ( P. 337)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
■Folding second seats
Slide the second seats as far back as possible. ( P. 55)
From inside
Pull down the seatback angle
adjustment lever and fold down
the seatback.
From outside (vehicles without third seats) Open the back door and pull the
lock release lever to fold down
the second seat.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2

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Stowing third seats (vehicles with third seats)
■ Before stowing the third seats
Stow the third seat belt buckles.
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. ( P. 66)
Pull the seatback lock release
strap to fold do wn the seatback.
Make sure it is locked securely.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■Stowing third seats
Pull and hold the seat lock
release strap and lift up the seat
rearward and then push the seat
down.
Push the seat on the front side
against the floor and push the
seat on rear side against the
floor.
Make sure it is locked securely.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Returning third seats
Pull the seat lock release strap,
lift the seat up and move the seat
forward. Lock the seat into place.
Make sure it is locked securely.
Pull the seatback lock release
strap and raise the seatback.
If the seat does not lift up when
the seat lock release strap is
pulled, lock the seatback again.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries.
●The seat belts provide maximum protec tion in a frontal or rear collision
when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well
back in the seats.
If you recline the seatback more than necessary, the lap belt may slide
past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your
neck may contact the shoulder belt.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unex-
pectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.
● Do not put objects under the seats.
Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat-lock mechanism or
unexpectedly push up the seat position adjustment lever and the seat may
suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align all seatbacks at
the same angle when a person sits in the rear center position.
Otherwise, the person cannot wear the seat belt properly and this may
cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

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CAUTION
■When folding second seats
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not fold the second seatback when passengers sit or luggage is placed
on the seat.
● Do not allow passengers to ride on the folded seat or in the luggage com-
partment while driving.
● Make sure that no passengers or luggage are on the rear seats.
● 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.
■ When stowing third seats
●Make sure that no passenger or luggage are on the seats. Then, hold the
seat and slowly move it.
Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged if the seat
hits them.
● Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on
the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cush-
ion.
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 ready for use.
● Do not stow or return the seats when you are inside the vehicle in order to
prevent pinching your hands or feet in the seat.
Be sure to stow and return the seats from outside the vehicle.