2018 TOYOTA TACOMA fold seats

1333-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
Rear seats
Stow the seat belt buckles.
This prevents the seat belt buckles
from interfering with raising the
bottom cushion.
Raise the bottom cushion up
while pulling the lever until it
locks.
When returning the bottom cushion
to its original position, push the
bottom cushion down while pulling
the lever until the bottom cushion
locks into the seat position.
■
Before folding down the rear seats
Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
: If equipped
Raising the bottom cushion (Access Cab models)
1
2
Folding down the rear seats (Double Cab models)

1343-3. Adjusting the seats
■Folding down the rear seatsMake sure to slide the front seat forward as much as possible.
Remove the head restraints
and swing the bottom cush-
ion up by pulling the lock
release strap.
Attach the head restraints to
the holders located on the
back sides of the bottom
cushions.
Installing the head restrains in
the following manner:
Outer head restraints: The front
of the head restraint facing rear-
ward.
Center head restraint: The front of the head restraint facing f orward.
Fold down the seatback by
pulling the lock release strap.
■Returning the rear seats
Reverse the steps for folding down the rear seats.
1
2
3
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1353-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
WARNING
■When raising the bottom cush ion or fold the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Access Cab models
● Do not allow anyone to raise the bottom cushion while driving.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the auxiliary box
Double Cab models
● Do not allow anyone to fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the folded seatbacks while drivin g.
■ When returning the seats to their original position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
Access Cab models
● Make sure the bottom cushions are securely locked.
Double Cab models
● 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 seat .
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you raise the bottom
cushion or fold down the rear seatbacks.

1363-3. Adjusting the seats
Head restraints
Vertical adjustmentUp
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Access Cab models
Folding the head restraints
To u s e
Lift up the head restraint until it
locks.
To f o l d
Pull the head restraint lock release
lever to fold the head restraint.
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release button
1
2
Rear seats
1
2

1373-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
Double Cab models
Folding the head restrains (outer head restraints)
To u s e
Lift up and push down the head
restraint to the lowest lock position.
To f o l d
Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release buttons.
Vertical adjustment (c enter head restraint)
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Lock release button
1
2
Lock release button
N
O

690Alphabetical index
OpenerHood ..................................... 505
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 291
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 428, 435
Outside temperature display ...................................... 90
Overhead console ................... 446
Overheating.............................. 617
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist) ....... 275
Parking brake ........................... 210
Operation .............................. 210
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 567
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 580
Parking lights ........................... 211
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 548, 553
Wattage ................................ 634
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 235 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 236
Pre-collision braking ............. 236
Pre-collision warning............. 236
Warning light ......................... 568
Personal lights ......................... 442 Wattage ................................ 634
Power back window ................ 151
Power mode switch ................. 203 Power outlets ................... 464, 465
Power steering fluid ................ 514
Power windows ....................... 147
Jam protection function ........ 148
Operation .............................. 147
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Window lock switch .............. 147
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 235
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 257
Radiator .................................... 513
Radio
*...................................... 355
Rear differential
lock system ........................... 305
Rear seat Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 494
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 133
Rear side marker lights........... 211 Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Rear step bumper .................... 122
Rear turn signal lights ............ 209
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear view monitor system ...... 281
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691Alphabetical index
Refueling .................................. 224Capacity ................................ 626
Fuel types ............................. 626
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 537
Fuses .................................... 540
Light bulbs ............................ 543
Tires ...................................... 594
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 537
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 660
Resetting the remainder light or message indicating
maintenance is required ....... 498
Seat belt reminder light........... 567
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 55
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 495
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 567
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 566 Seat heaters ............................. 439
Seating capacity ...................... 174
Seats, Front.............................. 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Cleaning ............................... 494
Head restraints ..................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Seats, Rear ............................... 133
Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 494
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 133
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 213
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Camera sensor ..................... 230
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Radar sensor ........................ 230
Shift lever ......................... 201, 207 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 205
Manual transmission............. 207
S mode ................................. 204
Shift lock system ..................... 205
Side airbags ............................... 35
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the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”