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SSS1066
To enter the 3rd row seat, pull the lever*Aor
*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
*Aor*B
and fold the seatback forward onto the seat
base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it
forward.
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3RD ROW SEATS
Manual seat adjustment (if so equipped)
Reclining:
Pull the strap
*Aand position the seatback at
the desired angle. Release the strap after
positioning the seat at the desired angle.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes to help
obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on
child restraints” (P.1-31) .) The seatback may
also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when
the vehicle is parked.
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WARNING
.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 and upright in the seat
with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See
“Precautions on child restraints”
(P.1-31) .
. After adjustment, check to be sure
the seat is securely locked.
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Folding:
Pull the strap
*Aand fold the seatback.
Return the seatback until it securely locks in
position.
WARNING
. Never allow anyone to ride in the
cargo area or on the third row seat
when it is in the folddown position.
Use of these areas by passengers
without proper restraints could re-
sult in serious injury in an accident
or sudden stop. .
Properly secure all cargo with ropes
or straps to help prevent it from
sliding or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seatbacks. In
a sudden stop or collision, unse-
cured cargo could cause personal
injury.
. When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident or sudden stop.
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Power seat adjustment (if so equipped)
The 3rd row power folding seat controls are
located behind the 2nd row seat (both the
driver’s and front 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 (passenger’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” (P.1-24) .
— 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
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.
. Do not ride in a moving vehicle
when the seatback is reclined. This
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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 and upright in the seat
with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat belt properly. See
“Precautions on seat belt usage”
(P.1-18) .
SSS1118
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 auto-
matically.
Push and hold the rear side of the switch
*2. The seatback will be returned automatically. The
seatback will rise up while holding the switch.
NOTE:
Operating the power folding seats can
discharge the vehicle battery if the engine
is not running.
CAUTION
When operating the rear power seat-
back 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 with-
out 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
position. If they are not completely
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secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident 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.
SSS1111
ARMREST
Front seats
The console box lid can be used as an armrest.
Slide the box lid forward or backward to the
desired position (if so equipped) .
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2nd row seat (if so equipped)
Pull and draw the armrest forward until it is
horizontal.
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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 re-
straints are more likely to be ser-
iously 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 fold down the rear seats
when occupants are in the rear seat
area or any cargo is on the rear
seats.
. Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide sig-
nificant protection against injury in
an accident. Always replace and
adjust them properly if they have
been removed for any reason. .
If the head restraints are removed
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
position. If they are not completely
secured, passengers may be injured
in an accident 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.
. When folding the bench seat seat-
back down for maximum storage,
make sure the seat base is in the
latched position by rocking the seat
base. If the seat base is not properly
secured, cargo stored on top of a
folded seatback may become a
projectile causing personal injury
or vehicle damage.
CAUTION
.When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo hauling, be sure
that cargo does not contact the
center console of the captain’s seat
(if so equipped) to avoid possible
damage to the console.
. When folding or returning the seat
(s) to the upright position, to avoid
injury to yourself and others:
— 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.
Stowing 2nd and 3rd row seats
To stow 2nd and 3rd row seats for maximum
cargo capacity:
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SSS1119
1. Push and hold the corresponding switchlocated on the instrument panel below the
audio system. The seatback will fold down
and tip forward. See “Entry to 3rd row seat”
(P.1-5) .
SSS1120
2. Push the folded seat down until it locks inposition.
SSS1121
3. Power operation (if so equipped): Fold the3rd row seat flat using the switches located
in the cargo area. See “Power seat adjust-
ment” (P.1-8) .
Manual operation (if so equipped): Fold the
3rd row seat flat using the strap located on
the 3rd row seatbacks. See “Manual seat
adjustment” (P.1-6) .
4. Return 3rd row seats to seating positions by raising the 3rd row seatbacks to an upright
position using the switches or straps. Make
sure the seatback is locked in position. See
“Power seat adjustment” (P.1-8) or “Manual
seat adjustment” (P.1-6).
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5. Return the 2nd row seat to a seatingposition by raising the 2nd row seatbacks
to an upright position. Make sure the seat-
back is locked in position.
CAUTION
When folding the 2nd row seat for
maximum cargo hauling, be sure that
cargo does not contact the center
console of the captain’s seat (if so
equipped) to avoid possible damage
to the console.
WARNING
Head restraint/headrest supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They
may provide additional protection
against injury in certain rear end colli-
sions. Adjustable head restraints/head-
rests must be adjusted properly, as
specified in this section. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat. Do not attach anything to the
head restraint/headrest stalks or re-
move the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head restraint/
headrest has been removed. If the head
restraint/headrest was removed, rein-
stall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to
follow these instructions can reduce the
effectiveness of the head restraint/
headrest. This may increase the risk of
serious injury or death in a collision.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS