Caution: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? and Loading the Vehicle .

Caution: Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving.

You can fold the front passenger's seatback down to allow for more cargo space or as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped. When the area is not being used for more cargo space, the seatback should be placed in the locked, upright position.

To fold the seatback down, do the following:

1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position and make sure the seatback is at the most upright position and locked.



2. Pull up on one of the levers located on either side of the back of the passenger's seatback.



3. Fold the seatback down.

To raise the seatback, do the following:

1. Pull up on one of the levers located on either side of the back of the passenger's seatback.
2. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback.
3. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.
4. Use the reclining front seatback lever to adjust the seatback to a comfortable position.