178 4-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
lAfter adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible. Make sure that the red marking is not visible. n Folding down the rear seatbacks
While pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever, fold the seatback down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
n Before folding down the rear seatbacks
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly( �P. 232) and shift the shift position to P.( �P. 226)
2 Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.( �P. 176)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
3 Lower the head restraint of the rear center seat.( �P. 180)
4 Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out.( �P. 471)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only. n Returning the rear seatbacks
To avoid trapping the seat belt between the seat and the inside of the vehicle, pass the seat belt outside the seat belt guide and then return the seatback securely to the locked position.
WARNING
n When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
lDo not attempt to fold the seatbacks down while driving.