Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
WARNING
To fold down the rear seatback:
1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear head restraints to the lowest position by pushing and holding the release button (1) and pushing down on the headrest (2).


3. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion.
4. Locate the seatbelt toward the outboard position before folding down the seatback. If not, the seatbelt system may be interfered by the seatback.

5. Pull on the seatback folding lever (1).

6. Fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle.

7. To use the rear seat, lift and unfold the seatback to the upright position. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.
When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.
WARNING
When returning the rear seatback from a folded to an upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. Ensure that the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback. In an accident or sudden stop, the unlocked seatback could allow cargo to move forward with great force and enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit vehicle occupants in a collision causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is off, the shift lever is in P (Park), and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger's seatback. WARNING To prevent the Occupant Classification System from malfunctioning: Do not hang onto the front passenger's seatback.
The armrest is located in the center of the rear seat. Use the strap in the center of the armrest to pull it down. CAUTION Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
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