● Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
significant protection against injury in
an accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason.
● If the head restraints/headrests are re-
moved for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them from
causing injury to passengers or damage
to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
Folding the 2nd row bench seat
To fold the 2nd row bench seat flat for maximum
cargo hauling:
1. Make sure that the head
restraints/headrests are lowered. For maxi-
mum cargo hauling, remove the center head
restraint/headrest. To remove the head
restraints/headrests, push and hold the lock
knob while moving the head
restraint/headrest in an upward direction.
Store the head restraints/headrests properly
so they are not loose in the vehicle.
2. Stow the 2nd row seat belts in the seat belt
hooks found on the sides of the vehicle.
3. For vehicles equipped with 3rd row seating,
pull the strap
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1
on the lower side of the
outboard seats and lift up on the recline lever
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2
located on the top of the outboard seats
to fold the seatbacks flat. For vehicles not
equipped with 3rd row seating, lift up on the
recline lever
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2
on the top of the outboard
seats to fold the seatbacks flat.
4. To return the 2nd row bench seats to a
seating position, push up on the seatback
until it latches in place.
For vehicles not equipped with 3rd row
seating
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For vehicles equipped with 3rd row seating
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