SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Folding down the rear seat
backrests
The rear seat backrest is split into two sec-
tions. The two sections can be folded forward
individually.
CAUTION
The seat cushion of the integrated child
restraint* must be in the stowed position
before the rear seat backrest can be folded
down.
WARNING
The armrest* in the center seat must be
raised before the seat backrest is folded
down.
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into
position before driving. Use caution
when adjusting the seat. Uncontrolled
or careless adjustments could lead to
injury.
•
The ski hatch must be closed before the
seat backrest is folded down.
Long objects must always be securely
tied down to help prevent injury or
damage in the event of sudden brak-
ing.
•
Make sure that the rear seat is unoccupied
and that there are no objects on the seat.
NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for-
ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that
the rear seat backrests can be fully low-
ered.
Push down the center seat's head
restraint manually.
Always turn off the engine and apply
the parking brake when loading or
unloading the vehicle.
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Pull the handle in the vehicle's left or right
rear seat backrest forward to fold down
the left or right section of the rear seat.
Put the gear selector in P to help pre-
vent the gear selector from being inad-
vertently moved.
Folding down the backrests
3. The backrest lock will release and the
backrest will automatically fold down to
the horizontal position.
The vehicle must be stationary and at least
one of the rear doors must be open before a
backrest can be folded down.
CAUTION
Folding up the backrest
To fold up the backrest to the upright position
manually:
When the backrest is folded down, make
sure there are no objects in the rear seat,
and the seat belts are not buckled. Other-
wise there is a risk of damage to the
upholstery.
1. Move the backrest upward/rearward.
2. Press the backrest until it locks into posi-
tion.
3. Fold up the head restraints manually.
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* Option/accessory.
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