If you have the split bench seat (50/50 or 40/60), the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the seats can be removed individually. The second row (40/60) sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually.

The second row (40/60) split bench may be equipped with a built-in child restraint. See Built-In Child Restraint .

The second row bench seats are adjustable. There are two adjustment levers on each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward.

One is located below the center, in the front of each section of the split bench.

The other lever is located on the rear of the seat.

Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. 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.

The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat can be either folded forward or reclined. The following explains how to use the nylon strap or recliner lever to fold or recline the seatbacks.

To fold the seatback forward, pull the nylon strap located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner lever located on the front of the seatback. The seatback will lock into place.

To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever while raising the seatback until it locks upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place.

To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position then let go of the strap or lever.

To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place.

Make sure the seatback is in the upright position.

1. For the second row split bench, with the seatback in the upright position, unhook the side attachment for the safety belt. This mini-buckle is located on the right side of the seat.




Push the red center of the buckle with a small pointed object to remove the seat belt, if needed.

2. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to fold the seatback forward.
3. If the seat is in the second row, lift one of the adjustment levers and slide the seat fully rearward.



4. From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon strap at the center of the base of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins.

Do not let go of the strap until the seat is folded all the way forward.




5. To unlatch the front latches, squeeze the angled bar toward the straight crossbar.
6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly forward, then toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out.

Repeat these steps for the other section of the 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 seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing 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 installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

Make sure the seatback is in the upright position and the safety belts are on the correct section of the seat.

Don't put the sections of the bench seat in so they face rearward because they won't latch that way. If you want more storage room behind the second row seat, adjust each section by sliding it forward.

The split bench seats have seat position labels, located on the back of each seat, showing where the seat must go. Follow that diagram.

The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly.

Make sure the seat is in the full rear position before beginning this procedure.

1. Squeeze the angled bar toward the solid crossbar while placing the front hooks of the bench seat onto the front two floor pins.




Make sure the bench seat is angled so that the front hooks clear the floor pins.

2. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to the rear set of floor pins.



3. If the front latches are not attaching correctly, check that the seat is in the full rear position.
4. Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on the rear of the seat.
5. Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down.
6. Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright.
7. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked.
8. If you have the 40/60 seat, attach the mini-buckle so that the safety belt is ready for use when a passenger uses the seat.

The buckle reattaches by pushing the latch into the buckle until the red center pops out again.

Repeat these steps for the other section of the split bench seat.