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3. Lift the lever fully and fold theseatback forward.
4. Continue lowering the seatback until it is completely folded.
When the seatback is
completely folded, it will lock in
place.
To raise the seatback:
1. Lift the lever fully to unlock the seatback. Then, raise the
seatback and push it rearward
until it re-engages.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
Rear Seats
Second Row Seats
Adjusting the Seatbacks
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To adjust the seatback:
1. Lift and hold the lever on the topof the seatback.
Do not lean against the seatback
while adjusting it.
2. Tilt the seatback forward or rearward to the desired position,
then release the lever.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
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Folding the Seatbacks
Notice:Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
To fold a seatback:
1. Lower the rear seat head restraints all the way. See Head
Restraints on page 3‑2.
2. Place the safety belt buckles in the seat cushion pockets.
3. Lift the lever on the top of the
seatback and fold the seatback
forward. The seat will release
from the vehicle floor and lift up
automatically.
{WARNING
A seat that is not locked into
place properly can move around
in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be
injured. Be sure to lock the seat
into place properly when
installing it.
4. Push down on the seat until itlatches to the floor. See
“Tumbling the Second Row
Seats” later in this section.
Keep the seatback in the upright,
locked position when not in use.
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Unfolding the Seatbacks
To return a seatback to the upright
position:
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
1. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
{WARNING
A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
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WARNING (Continued)
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
3. Remove the safety belt buckles from the seat cushion pockets.
Make sure the safety belts are
not twisted or caught between
the seat cushion and the
seatback.
Tumbling the Second Row
Seats
The second row seats can be folded
and tumbled to allow access to the
third row seats.
To fold and tumble the seats:
1. Lower the rear seat headrestraints all the way. See Head
Restraints on page 3‑2.
2. Place the safety belt buckles in the seat cushion pockets.
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3. Lift the lever on the top of theseatback and fold the seatback
forward.
The seat will release from the
vehicle floor and lift up
automatically.
4. If the seat does not liftcompletely, manually raise it to
the fully tumbled position.
Returning the Seats to the
Sitting Position
{WARNING
A seat that is not locked into
place properly can move around
in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be
injured. Be sure to lock the seat
into place properly when
installing it. To return the seats to the sitting
position:
1. Push down on the seat until it
latches to the floor.
2. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
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{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
{WARNING
A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted. 4. Remove the safety belt buckles
from the seat cushion pockets.
Make sure the safety belts are
not twisted or caught between
the seat cushion and the
seatback.
Third Row Seats
Stowing the Seats
{WARNING
Using the third row seating
position while the second row is
folded, or folded and tumbled,
could cause injury in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat to the passenger seating
position. Push and pull on the
seat to make sure it is locked into
place.
{WARNING
The hinge area of the seats must
remain clear when stowing or
unstowing the seats. Keep hands
away from the seat hinges to
avoid injury.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
To stow the seats:
1. Unbuckle the safety belts in the third row seats.
2. Open the liftgate.
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3. Insert the outboard safety beltsinto the guides on the side trim
near the liftgate.4. From the rear of the vehicle, pullthe release handle on the back
of the third row seatback. The
head restraint will release and
fold forward automatically.
5. Grasping the handle, fold the seatback forward and release it.
Returning the Seats to the
Sitting Position
{WARNING
The hinge area of the seats must
remain clear when stowing or
unstowing the seats. Keep hands
away from the seat hinges to
avoid injury.
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To return the seats to the sitting
position:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Make sure the outboard safetybelts are secured in the guides
on the side trim near the liftgate.
{WARNING
A seat that is not locked into
place properly can move around
in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be
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WARNING (Continued)
injured. Be sure to lock the seat
into place properly when
installing it.
3. From the rear of the vehicle, grasp the handle on the back of
the seatback and lift the seat up
and to the rear until it locks into
place.
{WARNING
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
4. Return the head restraint to the
upright position by pulling the
head restraint up and to the rear
until it locks into place.
Push and pull on the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked.
{WARNING
A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
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WARNING (Continued)
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
5. Remove the safety belts from the guides on the trim near the
liftgate. Make sure the safety
belts are not twisted or caught
between the seat cushion and
the seatback.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual
describes how to use safety belts
properly. It also describes some
things not to do with safety belts.
{WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a
safety belt cannot be worn
properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
safety belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing
safety belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting things
inside the vehicle harder or by
being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not
buckled up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
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WARNING (Continued)
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow
passengers to ride in any area of
the vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and safety belts.
Always wear a safety belt, and
check that all passenger(s) are
restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the safety belts.
See Safety Belt Reminders on
page 5‑10.