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CAUTION

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Before folding the seatbacks down with
the remote handle, make sure there is no
cup in a rear cup holder. Folding the
seatbacks with the remote handle while
a cup is in the cup holder could soil or
damage the seat bottom and seatback.

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Be careful of the following when using
the remote handle:

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On a downward slope, the seatback
could flip forward faster than on a flat
surface.

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On an upward slope, the seatback may
not fold down. When the seatbacks
cannot be folded down with the
remote handle, pull the rear seatback
forward from inside the vehicle.

Using strap

1.

(With rear seat warmer)

Turn the rear seat warmer switch off.
Refer to Seat Warmer on page 2-14.

2. If the center head restraint is in the

position for use, store it.

3. Pull the strap on the back of the

seatback to fold the seatback forward.

To return the seatbacks to the upright
position

WARNING

Always make sure the seat belts are fully
pulled out from under the seatbacks:

A seat belt caught under a seatback after
the seatback is returned to its upright
position is dangerous. In a collision or
sudden stop, the seat belt cannot provide
adequate protection.

When returning the seatback to its upright
position, make sure that it is firmly locked
and the red indication is not visible:

If the red indication is visible, the seatback
is not locked. If the vehicle is driven without
the seatback locked, it could fold down
suddenly and cause an accident.

Locked 
position

Unlocked 
position

Red indicator

Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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