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act on the buttons (A) fig. 30 (one
on each side) to unlock the left or right
portion of the backrest and accompany
the backrest on the cushion.
30 AB0A0560
WARNING To return the backrest to
its correct position, we recommend
operating from the outside through the
doors.
Total extension
Tilting the rear seat completely
forwards allows maximum loading
volume.
Proceed as follows:
remove the parcel shelf, by releasing
it from its two side pins and pulling it
out;
remove the rear seat head restraints
(where provided); see the "Head
restraints" chapter in this section;
check that the belt straps are
correctly extended and not twisted;
operate the levers (A) fig. 30 and
(B) to release the backrests and guide
them onto the cushion.
WARNING To return the backrest to
its correct position, we recommend
operating from the outside through the
doors.
Repositioning seat backrests
Raise the backrests and push them
back until the locking click of both
retainers is heard.
Position the seat belt buckles upwards
and set the cushion to the normal use
position.
WARNING When returning the backrest
to its normal position, make sure that it
is correctly fastened and that you hear
the lock click. Also check that the seat
belts do not get stuck between the
backrest and the interior moulding.
WARNING
15) All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary and engine stopped.
16) If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous
to use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®
.
17) After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If the seat is not locked into place, it may
unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to
lose control of the car.
18) Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides to prevent them
from moving forward, in the event of sharp
braking, with possible impact with of the
passengers.
IMPORTANT
6) The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a
small area, could cause it to break, thereby
damaging the upholstery.
7) Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.