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681-1. For safe use
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■Rear facing  Baby seat/child seat 
Adjusting the angle of the seatback.
Second seats 
While pulling the lever (either 
 [outboard seats only] or 
), fold the seatback for- 
ward and then back to the 1st 
lock position (most upright 
position) until it locks into 
place. Adjust the seatback to 
the 5th lock position. 
1st lock position 
5th lock position 
Move the seat as far back as 
possible.
Third seats 
Adjust the second seat for- 
ward so that it does not inter- 
fere with the child restraint 
system. 
While pulling the lever, fold 
the seatback forward and 
then back to the 1st lock 
position (most upright posi- 
tion) until it locks into place.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt
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701-1. For safe use
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■Forward-facing  Child seat 
Adjusting the angle of the seatback.
Second seats 
While pulling the lever (either 
 [outboard seats only] or 
), fold the seatback for- 
ward and then back to the 1st 
lock position (most upright 
position) until it locks into 
place. Adjust the seatback to 
the 5th lock position. 
1st lock position 
5th lock position 
Move the seat as far back as 
possible.
Third seats 
Adjust the second seat for- 
ward so that it does not inter- 
fere with the child restraint 
system. 
While pulling the lever, fold 
the seatback forward and 
then back to the 1st lock 
position (most upright posi- 
tion) until it locks into place.
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721-1. For safe use
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■Junior seat 
Adjusting the angle of the seatback.
Second seats 
While pulling the lever (either 
 [outboard seats only] or 
), fold the seatback for- 
ward and then back to the 1st 
lock position (most upright 
position) until it locks into 
place. Adjust the seatback to 
the 5th lock position. 
1st lock position 
5th lock position 
Move the seat as far back as 
possible.
Third seats 
Adjust the second seat for- 
ward so that it does not inter- 
fere with the child restraint 
system. 
While pulling the lever, fold 
the seatback forward and 
then back to the 1st lock 
position (most upright posi- 
tion) until it locks into place.
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2
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B 
     
        
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741-1. For safe use
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Adjusting the angle of the seatback. 
While pulling the lever (either 
 or  ), fold the seatback for- 
ward and then back to the 1st 
lock position (most upright posi- 
tion) until it locks into place. 
Adjust the seatback to the 5th 
lock position. 
1st lock position 
5th lock position 
Move the seat as far back as 
possible. 
Remove the head restraint. ( P. 200)
Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child restraint sys- 
tem) (second outboard seats only)
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1923-3. Adjusting the seats
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Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 234)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(P. 187)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the second seat.
Uncouple and stow the second center seat belt. (P.  4 0 )
Lower the head restraint of the second seat. (P. 199)
Pull the lever (either   or  )
and tilt the seatback forward.
Press the seat-folding button.
The seats will be folded forward.
Gently rock the seats back and
forth to ensure that they are
securely locked.
Before folding down the seatbacks
Folding down the seatbacks
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1943-3. Adjusting the seats
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WARNING
■When operating the seats 
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, apply the parking brake firmly and shift 
the shift position to P. 
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback. 
● Do not operate the seat if it is occupied. 
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of 
the seats during operation. 
● Do not allow children to operate the seat. 
● After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place. 
■ Reclining 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. 
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. 
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position 
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury. 
● Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push- 
ing it back and forth. 
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. 
● Re-couple the second center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. (P. 39) 
● When using the seat belts, ensure that the seat belts are not in the seat 
belt hangers. ( P. 193, 197) 
■ After tilting the second seatback forward when getting in or out of the 
vehicle etc.  
Slide the seat backward and raise the seatback, and check that the seat is 
securely locked.  
If the seat is not locked, the seat may unexpectedly move and cause death
or serious injury. 
     
        
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1953-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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NOTICE
■When the third seat is folded forward 
To prevent damage to the seats, avoid making contact with the second seat 
when adjusting the third seat. 
     
        
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1963-3. Adjusting the seats
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Third seats
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 234)
Adjust the position of the second seats and the angle of the seat-
back. (P. 191)
Depending on the position of the second seats, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the third seats.
Lower the head restraint of the third seats. (P. 199)
Adjustment procedure
Before folding down the seatbacks
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