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BEFORE DRIVING
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3) Pull the release lever on the top of each
split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-
ward.
To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
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Raise the seatback until it locks into place.
After returning the seat, move the seat-
back back and forth to check if it is
securely latched.
NOTICE
• When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seat-
back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This
helps prevent damage to the belt
system.
• Make sure the belt webbing is not
twisted.
NOTICE
After folding the rear seatback for-
ward, do not allow any foreign mate-
rial to enter the lock opening. This
may cause damage to the inside of
the lock and prevent the seatback
from being locked securely.
WARNING
If you need to carry cargo in the pas-
senger compartment with the rear
seatback folded forward, secure the
cargo or it may be thrown about,
causing injury. Never pile cargo
higher than the seatbacks.
CAUTION
When returning the rear seatback to
the normal position, be careful that
your finger is not caught between the
lock and the striker.
NOTICE
• When returning the rear seatback
to the normal position, check that
there is nothing around the striker.
Any foreign materials prevent the
seatback from being locked
securely.
• When you move a seatback, make
sure the belt webbing is hooked in
the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seat-
back, seat hinge, or seat latch. This
helps prevent damage to the belt
system.