2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID fold seats

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1473-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
■Before folding down the rear seatbacksStow the rear center seat belt. ( →P. 3 2 )
Stow the rear seat belt buck-
les.
Lower the head restraint to the lowest position. (→P. 151)
■Folding down rear seatbacks
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever and fold down the
seatback.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
1
2
3

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■ Seat adjustment
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box\
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
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.
NOTICE
■ Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.

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Operation of each component
Head restraints
Up
Pull the head restraint up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Folding the head restraints (outboard rear seats only)To u s e
Lift up the head restraint until it
locks.
To f o l d
Push the head restraint lock
release button to fold the head
restraint.
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release button
1
2
Rear seats
Lock release button
1
2
Lock release button
1
2

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer
death or serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.

670Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B03U_(U)
ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 518
Fuses .................................... 520
Light bulbs ............................ 523
Tires ...................................... 576
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 518
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 644
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 477
Road accident cautions ............ 82
Seat belt reminder light........... 549
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking
Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 474
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer .... 549
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 645
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 547
Seat heaters ............................. 434
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seating capacity ...................... 182 Seats ................................. 144, 146
Adjustment............................ 144
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 473
Driving position memory ....... 149
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 147
Head restraint ....................... 151
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 434
Seat position memory ........... 149
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 216
Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Intuitive parking assist .......... 280
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 255
Radar sensor ........................ 235
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 225
Touchless sensor ................. 121
Service reminder indicators ..... 88
Shift lever Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 209
Shift lock system ..................... 208
Shopping bag hooks ............... 443
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs .... 527, 530
Wattage ................................ 614
Side mirrors ............................. 158 Adjusting and folding ............ 158
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 298
Heaters ................................. 429
Side turn signal lights ............. 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Turn signal lever ................... 211
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