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1. When folding the left side second row seat, store the seat
belt for the middle seating position of the second row seat.
Refer to “Detachable center seat belt for second row” in
your Owner’s Manual for help.
2. Lower the head restraint for second row middle seating
position to its lowest position.
3. Pull the strap (A) and tilt forward the head restraints for
second row outside seating position.
1. Raise the seatback until it locks securely into place.
2. While lifting the seat belt buckle (A), gently lower
the seat cushion. Make sure that there is a hook (B)
at the position shown in the illustration.
3. Push down the seat cushion until it locks securely
into place.
4. Make sure that all seat belt buckles are properly
positioned on the seat cushion.
5. If the center seat belt is stored;
• Pull out the detachable anchor plate (D) from the
seatback.
• Pull the small latch plate (E) slowly and insert it
into the detachable anchor plate until a click is
heard.
• Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted.
1. Remove the head restraints from the third
row seats. (Refer to “Head restraints” in your
Owner’s Manual for help).
2. Pull up the strap (A), then fold the seatback
forward.
3. Stow the removed head restraints in the
luggage floor box with their front faces facing
downward.
Unfolding the third row seat
1. Pull the strap (A), then raise the
seatback until it locks securely into
place. Push lightly on the seatback
to confirm that it has actually been
secured.
2. Install the head restraints.
FOLDING AND STOWING THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT
Folding the second row seats Unfolding the second row seats
Folding the third row seat (Seating 7 passengers)
4. On vehicles with the second
row seat slide function, move
the second row seat fully
backward. Refer to “To adjust
the seat forward or backward”
in your Owner’s Manual for
help.
NOTE: If you do not move the second
row seat fully backward, you may not be
able to fold the second row seat.
5. Pull the strap (B) to flip the seat
cushion forward.
6. Fold forward the seat belt buckle.
7. Pull up the lever (D),
then fold the seatback
forward.
CAUTION: Do not allow any person to sit on the flipped seat
cushion, and do not place luggage on it. The seat’s mounting
fittings could bend under the weight, making it impossible for
the seat cushion to be secured when it returns to the original
position.