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SSS1081
Captain ’s seat
SSS1065
Bench seat
Reclining
Pull the reclining lever*Aand position the
seatback at the desired angle. Release the
reclining lever after positioning the seat at
the desired angle.
To return the seatback, pull the lever.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of
the seatback for occupants of different
sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit.
(See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section.) The seatback may also be
reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is parked.
WARNING
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and receive neck
or other serious injuries. You could also
slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See
“Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
. After adjustment, check to be sure the
seat is securely locked.
Entry to 3rd row seat
CAUTION
.Do not drive with the 2nd row seat
tipped up.
. Be careful not to allow the 2nd row seat
to pinch, hit any part of your body or
other people when operating the 2nd
row seat. Make sure the seat path is
clear of all objects before moving the
seat.
The 2nd row seat can be tipped forward for
easy entry to or exit from the 3rd row seat.
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SSS1066
For manual type:
To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
*A
or*Blocated on the 2nd row seat and fold
the seatback forward
*1at an angle over
the seat base. Then lift up the seat base
and tip the 2nd row seat forward
*2. This
will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.
To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the lever
*A
or*Band fold the seatback forward onto
the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base
and tip it forward.
SSS1094
For remote release type (if so equipped):
Push and hold the switch located on the
instrument panel. The seatback will fold
down and tip forward.
The lower corner of the seat base will lift
and the 2nd row seat will tip forward.
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3RD ROW SEATS
The 3rd row power folding seat controls are
located behind the 2nd row seat (both the
driver’s and passenger’s side) on the 3rd
row cup holder console
*1. There are also
controls located on the rear quarter trim
panel behind the 3rd row seats (passen-
ger’s side)
*2.
Before operating the 3rd row seats:
. Make sure the 2nd row seatback is not
reclined.
. Lower the 3rd row head restraint to the
full down position. .
Disconnect and secure the center seat
belt and tongues into the retractor
base. See “3rd row center seat belt”
later in this section.
— Always reconnect the center seat
belt when the seat is returned to the
upright position
. Make sure that there are no objects on
the seatback cushion.
SSS1095
Power reclining
Push and hold the rear side of the switch
*1beside the 3rd row cup holders until
the desired seatback angle (up to 20
degrees) is obtained. To move the seatback
forward again, push and hold the front side
of the switch
*2until the desired angle is
obtained.
WARNING
. After adjustment, check to be sure the
seat is securely locked.
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.Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be danger-
ous. The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and receive neck
or other serious injuries. You could also
slide under the lap belt and receive
serious internal injuries.
. For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See “Pre-
cautions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
SSS1118
Power folding
Push and hold the front side of the switch
*1located on the passenger side of the
cargo room. The corresponding seatback
(R: right side, L: left side) will be folded
down automatically. Push and hold the rear side of the switch
*2. The seatback will be returned auto-
matically. The seatback will rise up while
holding the switch.
NOTE:
Operating the power folding seats can
discharge the vehicle battery if the vehicle
is not running.
CAUTION
When operating the rear power seatback
return, make sure that the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an
accident or sudden stop.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
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tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
. Properly secure all cargo to help prevent
it from sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a
sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING
Head restraints supplement the other vehi-
cle safety systems. They may provide addi-
tional protection against injury in certain
rear end collisions. Adjust the head re-
straints properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint stalks or remove the
head restraint. Do not use the seat if the
head restraint has been removed. If the
head restraint was removed, reinstall and
properly adjust the head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or
death in a collision.
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JVR0201X
The illustration shows the seating posi-
tions equipped with head restraints. The
head restraints are adjustable.
Indicates the seating position is
equipped with a head restraint.
SSS0992
Front seats and 2nd row outboard seats
SSS1128
3rd row seats
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Components
1. Head restraint
2. Adjustment notch (es)
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
SSS0997
Adjustment (front seats and 2nd
row outboard seats)
Adjust the head restraint so the center is
level with the center of your ears.
SSS0993
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
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SSS0994
To lower, push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint down.
SSS0995
Removal (front seats and 2nd row
outboard seats)
Use the following procedure to remove the
adjustable head restraints.
1. Pull the head restraint up to the highestposition.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the
seating position.
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