2013 TOYOTA RAV4 fold seats

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
■Before folding down the rear seatbacksStow the rear center seat belt. ( P. 3 2 )
Stow the rear seat belt buck-
les.
Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. (P. 147)
■Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and fold down the
seatback.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
1
2
3

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Operation of each component
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box\
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

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CAUTION
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.

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Operation of each component
Head restraints
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Folding the head restraints (rear outside seats only)To u s e
Lift up the head restraint until it
locks.
To f o l d
Push the head restraint lock
release button to fold the head
restraint.
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release button
1
2
Rear seats
Lock release button
1
2
Lock release button
1
2

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4-1. Before driving
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
● Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seat-
backs.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be place directly
behind the front seats.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily
injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

617Alphabetical index
RAV4_OM_OM42809U_(U)
Refueling .................................. 237Capacity ................................ 554
Fuel types ..................... 237, 554
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 239
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 462
Fuses .................................... 465
Light bulbs ............................ 476
Tires ...................................... 519
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 462
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 590
Reset the maintenance
data ......................................... 413
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 409
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer .... 507
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 591
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 504
Seat heaters ............................. 398
Seat position memory ............. 143
Seating capacity ...................... 180 Seats ................................. 137, 139
Adjustment.................... 137, 139
Adjustment
precautions................. 138, 141
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 408
Driving position memory ....... 143
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 140
Head restraint ....................... 147
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Seat position memory ........... 143
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 153
Intuitive parking assist .......... 253
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 245
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 207
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
Shift lock system ..................... 538
Shopping bag hooks ............... 385
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 217
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs .... 483, 486
Wattage ................................ 562
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.