Operation Manual

REAR SEATS
Folding
Before folding the rear seats:
• Secure the seat belts on the seat belt hooks
located on the side wall. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Seat belt hooks” in this section.
To fold down the seatback, pull the release knob.
To return the seatback to the seating position, lift
up each seatback and push it to the upright
position until it is latched.
WARNING
• Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any objects are on the rear seats.
• Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the folded-down position. Use of
these areas by passengers without
proper restraints could result in seri-
ous injury or death in an accident or
sudden stop.
• Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher
than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
• When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched po-
sition. If they are not completely se-
cured, passengers may be injured in an
accident or sudden stop.
1-4 Safety–Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system