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Refitting the flap
► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing downwards.► Insert the hinges into their housing then press down fully (to avoid vibrations).► With one hand lift the flap to close it, then with the other hand turn the control at the top of the flap to secure it.
Removable flap (type 2)
► To open or close the flap, slide it to the left or right.The flap is kept in the closed or open position with magnets located at each end position.
Folding seat cushion
Raising the seat cushion
► With one hand, firmly pull the strap forwards to unlock the seat cushion. ► A strut lifts the seat cushoin against the backrest.
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Never put your hand underneath the seat cushion to guide it upwards, as your fingers may become trapped.Always use only the strap.
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When the outer seat is raised and the flap is removed, you must install the anti-slip net.Refer to the Anti-slip net section.
Lowering the seat cushion
► Remove the anti-slip net.► To reposition the seat cushion, press firmly on the top of the seat with one hand to lower the seat cushion until it locks into the seat position.
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Ensure that there are no objects or feet obstructing the anchorage points or preventing the assembly from locking properly.
Anti-slip net
Installing the net
► Put the first fastener into the upper cut-out 1, located beneath the folded seat cushion. Keep the fastener pressed against the structure, then
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turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.► Put the second fastener into the lower cut-out 2, located on the seat base. Keep the fastener pressed against the structure, then turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.
► Secure the first hook to the ring 3 located in the glove box.► Secure the second hook to the ring 4 located on the floor.
Removing the net
► Release the hooks from the rings 4 and 3.► Remove the lower fastener 2 then the upper
fastener 1, turning them by a quarter turn backwards to unlock them.
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Make sure that the size, shape and volume of the loads carried are compatible with the highway code and safety regulations and do not impair the driver’s field of vision.All loads must be appropriately secured to prevent or minimise displacement and prevent injury.
Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and the partition flap removed.Never use the net for any other purposes.Regularly check the condition of the anti-slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear appear, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have it replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the specifications required by TOYOTA for the vehicle.Always fit the removable flap back into place when you are not carrying any long loads.
"Rotating writing table"
If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with the vehicle stationary).► Pull the handle located at the top of the backrest cushion.
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When driving, it is prohibited to have a passenger:– in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right-hand seat, if the bench seat is in the fully folded position,– in the centre seat if the outer right-hand seat is in the fully folded position,– in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in the table position,– in row 3 if the seat/bench seat in front (row 2) is in the fully folded position.
Fixed one-piece bench
seat
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.
The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the rear until the feet lock into place.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat for access to row 3.
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Folding the backrest to the
table position
► Put the head restraints in the low position.
► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.► To return the backrest to its normal position, raise the handle and pull the backrest up.
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Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys)
on the cushion when folding the backrest.
Tilting
► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.
► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the rear until the feet lock into place..
Removing
► If the vehicle is so equipped, place the backrest in the table position.► Tip the bench seat.
► Release the front feet using the handles.
► Disengage the bench seat from its anchorages.► Remove the bench seat.
Refitting
► Check that there is no object obstructing the anchorages and preventing the feet locking into place.
► Engage the front feet in the anchorages on the floor (as shown above).
► Lock the front feet using the handles.► Tip the bench seat backwards until the rear feet lock into place.
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Be careful of passengers' feet when tipping.
► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the handle).
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Fixed rear seat and bench
seat
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.
The seat has a backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
(example for an individual seat)
► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, tip the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat and so access row 3.
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Folding the backrest into
the table position
► Place the head restraints in the low position.
► From the rear, lower the lever to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the lever to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.► To return the backrest to the normal position, raise the lever and pull the backrest up (from the rear, lower the lever).
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Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the seat cushion when folding the backrest.
Tilting
(example of an individual seat)► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.
► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, unfold the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)► Tip the seat.
► Release the front feet using the handles.
► Disengage the seat from its anchorages.
► Remove the seat through the side door for row 2 or from the rear for row 3.
Refitting
(example of an individual seat)► Check that there is no object obstructing the anchorage points and preventing the feet locking correctly into place.
► Engage the front feet in the anchorage points on the floor (as shown above).
► Lock the front feet using the levers.► Tilt the seat towards the rear until the rear feet lock into place.Be careful of passengers' feet during the manoeuvre.
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NOTIC E
Before refitting the seat or bench seat in the vehicle, pull the strap fully to ensure that the latching mechanism has engaged.
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Do not use the strap to lift the seat or bench seat.
(example of an individual seat)► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.
► Place the front part of the guides on the rails.► Tip the seat to align the rear of the guides in the rails.► Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it engages in the notches.► Raise the backrest.
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Individual rear seat(s) on
rails
PROACE VERSO
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.
The individual seat is fitted with a three-point inertia reel seat belt.It can be placed facing forwards or facing
rearwards.
NOTIC E
If there is an individual seat facing rearwards in row 2, ensure that the seat in row 1 (driver or passenger) is not set too far back, in order to avoid contact between the two seats.This could cause significant wear of the parts which are in contact.
