The split bench seats can be folded to provide more cargo space.

The seatbacks are equipped with rearward folding head rests (SUV only). When the seatback is being folded down, the head rest will automatically fold rearward.

To fold the rear seat:

1. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat.



2. Pull up on the strap loop located at the rear of the seat cushion and pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

3. Pull the seatback forward and fold it down until it is flat.

If the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion, try moving the front seat forward and/or bringing the front seatback more upright.

4. Repeat the steps for the other half of the split bench seat.

Caution: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.

Caution: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

Caution: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

To return the seat(s) to the upright position:

1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way.
2. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position.
3. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.
4. Return the head rest (SUV only) to the upright position.