2018 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID fold seats

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
■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. 152)
■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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Operation of each component
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 seat back 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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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.

674Alphabetical index
RAV4-HV_OM_OM42B81U_(U)
ReplacingElectronic key battery ........... 522
Fuses .................................... 524
Light bulbs ............................ 527
Tires ...................................... 581
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 522
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 648
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 481
Road accident cautions ............ 82
Seat belt reminder light........... 553
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking
Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 478
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 .... 553
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 649
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 551
Seat heaters ............................. 438
Seat position memory ............. 150
Seating capacity ...................... 184 Seats ................................. 145, 147
Adjustment............................ 145
Adjustment precautions ........ 146
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 477
Driving position memory ....... 150
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 148
Head restraint ....................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 438
Seat position memory ........... 150
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Radar sensor ........................ 239
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 229
Touchless sensor ................. 121
Service reminder indicators ..... 88
Shift lever Hybrid transmission .............. 208
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 212
Shift lock system ..................... 211
Shopping bag hooks ............... 447
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 216
Light switch ........................... 216
Replacing light bulbs .... 531, 534
Wattage ................................ 618
Side mirrors ............................. 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 302
Heaters ................................. 433
Side turn signal lights ............. 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 538
Turn signal lever ................... 214
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