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2ND ROW BENCH SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
Forward and backward
Pull the center of the bar1up and hold it while
you slide the seat forward or backward to the
desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat
in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever2
and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever
2up and lean your body forward.
Release the lever to lock the seatback in position. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat-
back for occupants of different sizes for added
comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. For
additional information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section. Also, the seat-
back can be reclined to allow occupants to rest
when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is
in P (Park) .
WARNING
●
After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. 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 and adjust the seat belt properly.
For additional information, refer to
“Precautions on seat belt usage” in this
section.
ARMRESTS
The 2nd row center armrest is locked in the up
position. To lower the armrest, pull on the armrest
strap that is located in the armrest pivot area.
To return the armrest to the up position, pull up on
the armrest until it is locked in the up position.
Outboard seats
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FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
●Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
● Do not allow more than one person to
use the same seat belt.
● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
– Make sure that the seat path is clear before moving the seat.
– Be careful not to allow hands or feet to get caught or pinched in the seat. ●
Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
significant protection against injury in
an accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason.
● If the head restraints/headrests are re-
moved for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them from
causing injury to passengers or damage
to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent 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.
Accessing the 3rd row seats (if so
equipped)
The 3rd row can be accessed from outside the
vehicle by using the seatback release lever lo-
cated on the 2nd row seatback. To access the
3rd row from outside the vehicle:
1. Lower or remove the 2nd row head restraints/headrests and store them prop-
erly so they are not loose in the vehicle. For
additional information about head
restraint/headrest removal and adjustment,
refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this
section.
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2. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in the seat belthooks found on the sides of the vehicle.
3. Lift up on the seatback release lever
A
located on the 2nd row seatback and push
the seatback forward. The seatback will stop
at a 45° angle and the slide lock will disen-
gage. This allows the entire seat to slide
forward and an occupant to enter/exit the
3rd row.
4. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, push up on the seatback
until it latches in place.
Folding the 2nd row bench seat (for
vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats)
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling in vehicles equipped with a 3rd row
seat:
1. Follow steps 1–3 in “Accessing the 3rd row seats” in this section to begin folding the
seat.
2. Pull the strap
Bon the lower side of the
outboard seats to fold the 2nd row seats
completely flat. 3. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a
seating position, push up on the seatback
until it latches in place.
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Folding the 2nd row bench seat (for
vehicles not equipped with 3rd row
seats)
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling in vehicles not equipped with 3rd
row seats:1. Lower or remove the 2nd row head restraints/headrests and store them prop-
erly so they are not loose in the vehicle. For
additional information about head
restraint/headrest removal and adjustment,
refer to “Head restraints/headrests” in this
section. 2. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in the seat belt
hooks found on the sides of the vehicle.
3. Lift up on the seatback release lever
Aon
the top of the outboard seats to fold the
seatbacks flat.
4. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a seating position, push up on the seatback
until it latches in place.
Folding the 3rd row seats (if so
equipped)
To fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo
capacity:
1. Make sure the head restraints/headrests are all the way down.
2. Pull the strap
1to release the seat.
3. Once released, push the seatback forward
2.
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To return the 3rd row seats to a seating position:1. Use the pull straps
1to raise each seat-
back. Pull back until the seatback latches
into position. Make sure to properly raise
each seatback to an upright and se-
cured position.
WARNING
When the seat is returned to the normal
seating position, the head
restraints/headrests must be returned to
the upright position to properly protect
vehicle occupants.
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in-
jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust-
able head restraints/headrests must be
adjusted properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint/headrest stalks or
remove the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed. If
the head restraint/headrest was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to fol-
low these instructions can reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision. The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints/headrests.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.
Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable) .
● Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be integrated,
adjustable or non-adjustable.
2nd row seating
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●Adjustable head restraints/headrests have
multiple notches along the stalk(s) to lock
them in a desired adjustment position.
● The non-adjustable head
restraints/headrests have a single locking
notch to secure them to the seat frame.
● Proper Adjustment:
– For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of your
ear is approximately level with the center
of the head restraint/headrest. – If your ear position is still higher than the
recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.
● If the head restraint/headrest has been re-
moved, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that desig-
nated seating position.ADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINT/
HEADREST COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
3rd row seating (if so equipped)
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NON-ADJUSTABLE HEAD
RESTRAINT/HEADREST
COMPONENTS
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
REMOVE
Use the following procedure to remove the head
restraint/headrest:1. Pull the head restraint/headrest up to the highest position.
2. Push and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint/headrest from the seat.
4. Store the head restraint/headrest properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the
vehicle. 5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant uses
the seating position.
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INSTALL
1. Align the head restraint/headrest stalks withthe holes in the seat. Make sure that the
head restraint/headrest is facing the correct
direction. The stalk with the notch (notches)
1must be installed in the hole with the lock
knob
2.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint/headrest down.
3. Properly adjust the head restraint/headrest before an occupant uses the seating posi-
tion.
ADJUST
For adjustable head restraint/headrest
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center
is level with the center of your ears. If your ear
position is still higher than the recommended
alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at
the highest position. For non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
Make sure the head restraint/headrest is posi-
tioned so the lock knob is engaged in the notch
before riding in that designated seating position.
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