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Safety system
- Never allow passengers to sit on top
of the folded down seatback while
the vehicle is moving. This is not a
proper seating position and no seat
belts are available for use. This could
result in serious injury or death in
case of an accident or sudden stop.
- Objects carried on the folded down
seatback should not extend higher
than the top of the front seatbacks.
This could allow cargo to slide
forward and cause injury or damage
during sudden stops.
- 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.
• Loading cargo
- Make sure the engine is off, the
vehicle is shifted to P (Park), and the
parking brake is applied before
loading or unloading cargo to
prevent unintended movement of
the vehicle.
- When cargo is loaded through the
rear passenger seats, ensure the
cargo is properly secured to prevent
it from moving while driving.
• 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.
Do not allow your hands or fingers to get
caught in the seat mechanisms while
adjusting the seats.
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• Rear seat belts
Before folding the seatback, insert the
seat belt buckle in the holder between
the seatback and cushion. And insert
the seat belt webbing in the guide to
prevent the seat belt from being
damaged.
• Cargo
Be careful when loading cargo through
the rear passenger seats to prevent
damage to the vehicle interior.
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
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.
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