Split Folding Rear Seat Second Row
The rear split bench seatbacks have four available positions -- folded forward, upright, partially reclined, or fully reclined. Both of the seatbacks can be moved to any of the three positions independent of the other seatback position.
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 fold the seatback down:
- All three of the safety belts must be unbuckled and removed from the child comfort guide, and the front seatbacks are not reclined.
- Lower the headrest.
- Fully lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to release it.
- Fold the seatback 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.
To recline the seatback:
- Fully lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to release it.
- Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position.
- Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s)
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.
To fold and tumble the seat, do the following:
- Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
- Fold the seatback 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.
Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor.
If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position.
Use the pullstrap to release the rear of the seat from the floor. As you use the pullstrap, pull forward on the seat to lift it into its tumbled position.
Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position
To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following:
- Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. Push and pull on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked.
- Lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
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.
