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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

2. Pull the third-row seat’s flat-folding 

strap and push the seatback down until 
it locks.

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Stowing the Third-Row Seat

More storage space can be created by 
folding away the third-row seat into the 
rear seat well. With the second-row seats 
removed and the third-row seat stowed, 
even more space is available.

Flat-folding strap

Riding in the Seat Well:
Riding in the seat well for the third-
row seat is dangerous. Sudden 
braking or a collision could cause 
serious injury. Do not sit on lie in the 
seat well while the vehicle is moving. 
Never ride in a vehicle where you 
can’t sit in the seat and wear the seat 
belt.

Pinching Fingers or Hands:
Placing your hands around the seat 
stowage well when stowing the third-
row seat is dangerous. You could 
pinch your hands or fingers between 
the seat and the well. Hold the handle 
when lowering the seat into place. 
Never place your hands between the 
seat and the seat well.

Unlocked Seatback:
An unlocked seatback is dangerous. 
While stowing the seat, the seatback 
could suddenly move causing serious 
injury. Push the seatback forward and 
backward to make sure it is locked in 
place.

NOTE

Remove any items from the seat well 
for the third-row seat before stowing 
the seat. Anything in the baggage area 
when the seat is set into the well can 
damage the seatback material and 
prevent a flat cargo area.

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