60/40 Split Bench Seat H3

The 60/40 split bench seats can be folded for more cargo space.

There should be nothing on, under, or in front of the seat, and the front seats should be moved forward.

To fold the rear seatback(s):

1. Reach under the front of the seat and lift the cushion up while moving it forward.



2. Pull the seat cushion forward until it rests in the footwell.

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. Lift the latch on top of the seatback and pull the seatback forward. Fold the seatback down until it is nearly flat.
4. If the seatback will not fold nearly flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or moving the front seatback more upright.
5. Repeat the steps for the other half of the 60/40 split bench seat.

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 seatback(s) to the upright position:

1. Lift the seatback up and push it all the way rearward.
2. Reach under the front seat and lift the cushion while moving it rearward until it latches.
3. Pull forward on the seatback and push down on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.

60/40 Split Bench Seat H3T

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.

To fold the rear seatback(s) forward:

1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the safety belt into the slot on the buckle. Let the belt retract.



2. Pull the loop, located on the outboard side of the seatback, forward until you hear a click.
3. Fold the seatback forward slightly so that the headrest can be removed.



4. Remove the headrest by pressing the button on the headrest post, at the top of the seatback, and lift to remove.
5. Lift the headrest off of the seatback and store on the back panel.

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

1. Lift the seatback partially and reinsert the headrest.
2. Lift the seatback completely and push it 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.

3. Make sure the seatback is locked by pushing and pulling on it.

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.

4. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the mini buckle. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted.
5. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure.

When the seatback is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.