2014 TOYOTA SIENNA remove seats

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Removing the second seats
■ Removing the second outside seats (Tip-up seats)
Pull the armrests up.
Pull the seatback adjustment
lever and fold down the seat-
back. The cushion will tip up.
Slide the seat forward to a lock position. Pull the release lever under the
cushion and simultaneously lift
the seat to remove.
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Removing the second seats (Ottoman seats)
Pull the armrests up.
Pull the seatback adjustment
lever and fold down the seat-
back.
Slide the seat to a forward lock position. Pull the release lever behind the
seatback straight back, then up.
While moving the lever up,
simultaneously lift the seat to
remove.
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Stowing the third seats (manual seats)
Before stowing or returning third seat, remove any items from the
floor area to prevent interference with moving parts.
■ Before stowing the third seats
Lower the center head restraint
to the lowest position, and stow
the seat belt buckles.
Stow the center seat belt. ( P. 131)
■ Stowing the third seats
Pull the handle to move the seat
rearward. Then push the seat
down.
The outside head restraints are
folded automatically.
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Stowing the third seats (power seats)
You can operate the power third seats when the shift lever is in P.
Before stowing or returning third seat, remove any items from the
floor area to prevent interference with moving parts.
■ Before stowing the third seats
Lower the center head restraints
to the lowest position and stow
the seat belt buckles.
Stow the center seat belt. ( P. 131)
■ Stowing the third seats
Press and hold the stowing
switch.
A beep sounds twice to indicate
the start of the operation. The
beep sounds again twice when
the operation is completed.
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■Power third seat
●If the indicator light above the switches flashes three times when the fold-
ing/returning switch is pressed, the folding operation will not start. Make
sure the shift lever is in P.
● If any of the following conditions occur while the seat is operating, the
seat operation will stop. The indicator light above the switches will flash
three times and a beep will sound for about 10 seconds:
• An object is caught between the seatback and seat cushion.
• The stowing switch is released.
• Other power third seat switch is pushed while operating the stowing
switch.
• The shift lever is moved from P when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system).
If the engine is started during operating, the seat operation may also be
stopped.
To continue the folding operation, the seatback must be returned to its
original position first.
■ AUTO ACCESS SEAT (if equipped)
The AUTO ACCESS SEAT cannot be removed.
■ “3RD SEAT” warning light ( vehicles with power third seat)
The warning light comes on if the third
seat operation is not yet complete when
the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system).
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CAUTION
■After returning the rear seatbacks or installing seats
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.
● Make sure the seat is locked in place by trying to shake the seatback and
lift up the seat cushion.
■ Removing the second seats
●Do not leave a seat in the vehicle if it has been disengaged from the floor.
● Do not sit on or place anything on a seat that has been removed from the\
vehicle.
■ Stowing the third seats
●Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat. Otherwise,
injury may result from contact with, or by being pinched by parts of the
seat.
● Manual third seats: Do not sit on the third seat when it is in the stowed
position with the seatback upright.
● Power third seats: Do not continue the stowing operation when the indica-
tor above the stowing switch and returning switch comes on or flashes. An
object or a person may be caught in the seat.
● Power third seats: During the stowing operation, to prevent the vehicle
from moving, do not shift the shift lever out of P with the engine switch in
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key
system).

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CAUTION
■When adjusting the seat position or the ottoman (vehicles with Otto-
man seats)
Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so as not to get them
caught.
■ When using the ottoman (vehicles with Ottoman seats)
●Do not sit on the ottoman. Seat belts may not be properly worn which may
result in death or serious injury.
● Stow the ottoman when you get in and out of the vehicle or when the otto-
man is not in use to avoid stumbling over it.
● Do not use the ottoman feature when the vehicle is in motion. The ottoman
feature should only be used when the vehicle is stationary. If the ottoman
feature is in use during an accident the lap belt may slide past the hips.
This could also result in restraint forces being applied to the abdomen or
your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat
●Avoid putting heavy loads on a folded seat that is being used as a tempo-
rary table.
● Do not sit on or put heavy loads on a second seat that has been removed
from the vehicle. The metal tips of the seat leg may be damaged, prevent-
ing reinstallation of the seat.
● The second seats must be reinstalled in their original positions. If they are
installed in the wrong position, the seat locks or bezels will be damaged.
● Make sure that the path the seat will move through is clear before stowing
or returning the third seat.
● 8-passenger models: Be sure to raise the stowed second center seat
above the outer trim, when removing from the storage box of the luggage
room.

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■Installing the head restraints (front, second and third center seats)
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.