188 4-3 . Adjusting the seats
WARNING
●After 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 .
■ Folding down the rear seatbacks
While pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever , fold the seatback down .
Folding down the rear seatbacks
■ Before folding down the seatbacks
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place .
Apply the parking brake ( �P . 243 ) and shift the shift position to P . ( �P . 237 )
2 Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback . ( �P . 186 )
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 . 190 )
4 Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out . ( �P . 440 )
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only .
■ 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
■ When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions . Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury .