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Third-Row Seat and Open
Liftgate Position

WARNING

Rear Facing Third-Row Seat and a
Moving Vehicle:
Driving with the third-row seat facing
rearward is dangerous because the
liftgate cannot be securely closed.
During sudden braking or a collision,
passengers could be thrown out of the
vehicle resulting in serious injury or
death. Passengers seated facing
rearward may suffer leg and foot
injury even down a driveway or with a
minor dip in the road. Place the third-
row seat in the forward-facing position
with the seatback upright before
driving the vehicle.

Support Bar:
Sitting in the rear-facing, third-row
seat position without installing the
support bar is dangerous. Without the
support of the bar, the seatback could
collapse resulting in injury.
Always install the support bar before
sitting in the rear-facing, third-row
seat position.

Third-Row Seat and the Flat-Folding
Strap:
Pulling the flat-folding strap with the
third-row seat facing rearward is
dangerous. The seatback will collapse
into the seat bottom and could result
in injury. Do not pull the flat-folding
strap with the third-row seat facing
rearward.

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Remove cargo from the seat well
area before placing the third-row seat
in the rear-facing position to avoid
damaging the back of the seatback
when it is folded down.

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Adjust the seatback to the upright
position when the third-row seat is
facing rearward.

To put the third-row seat in the rear
facing position:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Clean the rear bumper so that dirt does

not soil the seat.

3. Clear away all cargo from the seat well.

4. Remove the head restraints.

5. Pull strap B while supporting the

seatback with the other hand and
carefully ease the seatback rearward
onto the rear bumper.

Strap B

6. Go inside the vehicle and to the rear.

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Essential Safety Equipment

Seats

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