To Unfold The Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it in place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
Manual Folding Third Row Seats
To provide additional storage area, each third-
row passenger seatback can be folded flat. This
allows for extended cargo space and still main-
tains some rear seating room if needed.
NOTE:
Prior to folding the third-row passenger seat-
back, make sure the second-row passenger
seatback is not in a reclined position. This will
allow the seatback to fold easily.
To Fold The Seatback
Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of
the seatback upward, push the seatback for-
ward slightly, and release the release-loop.
Then, continue to push the seatback forward.
The head restraints will fold automatically as
the seatback moves forward.
NOTE:
You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats
are left folded for an extended period of time.
This is normal and by simply opening the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
To Unfold The Seatback
Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and
pull it toward you to raise the seatback. Con-
tinue to raise the seatback until it locks in place.
Raise the head restraint to lock it in place.
The seatback can also be locked in the reclined
position. To do so, pull the latch release-loop
located at the top of the seatback upward, allow
the seatback to recline, and release the
release-loop.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is locked se-
curely into position. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for
passengers. An improperly latched seat
could cause serious injury.
•
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row
seat without having the head restraint un-
folded and locked in place. Failure to follow
this warning may result in personal injury to
the passenger in the event of a collision.
• Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third
row seat with the second row seatback(s)
folded flat. In a collision, the passenger
could slide underneath the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured.
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