Fig. 81 : Rear seat backrest: Release button ① and red mark on the indicator ②. : Seat backrest folded forward.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ
The rear seat backrest is divided into two sections. Each section of the rear seat backrest can be folded down individually to increase luggage space.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
Push the head restraint as far down as it will go ⇒ Head restraintsꢀ.
Pull the release button ⇒ Fig. 81①ꢀ forward to release the rear seat backrest. The rear seat backrest is unlocked if the red mark ⇒ Fig. 81②ꢀ can be seen on
the indicator.
Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
When the rear seat backrest is folded forward, no person or child may ride on the rear seat.
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place
Fold the rear seat backrest back until it latches securely ⇒ ꢀ.
The red mark on the indicator ⇒ Fig. 81②ꢀ should no longer be visible.
The rear seat backrest must be securely latched into place for the safety belts on the rear seats to provide optimal protection.
WARNING
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear seat backrest can cause serious personal injury.
Always make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the rear seat backrest when folding it forward.
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or back when the vehicle is moving.
When folding the rear seat backrest into the upright position, make sure that the safety belt does not get caught or damaged.
Always keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts out of the way when folding the rear seat backrest forward or back.
Each rear seat backrest must be securely latched in the upright position so that the safety belts on the rear seats can provide protection. This is particularly
the case for the middle seat on the rear seat bench.
If a seat is used with an unsecured backrest, the passenger will move forward together with the rear seat backrest during sudden braking, driving
maneuvers, or in a collision.
If the red mark on the indicator ⇒ Fig. 81②ꢀ is visible, this indicates that the backrest is not latched into place. Always check to make sure that the red mark
is not visible whenever the rear seat backrest is in the upright position.
No one, including children, may ride on the rear seats if the rear seat backrest is folded down or not correctly latched.
NOTE
Objects in the footwell or under the rear seats may be damaged when the backrest is folded forward and back. Always remove objects before folding the
backrest forward.
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, adjust the front seats so that the rear seat's head restraint or backrest cushion will not touch the front seats.
Head restraints
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒ Adjusting the front head restraints ꢀ
⇒ Adjusting the rear head restraints ꢀ
⇒ Removing and reinstalling the front head restraints ꢀ
⇒ Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints ꢀ
WARNING
Driving without head restraints or with improperly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of serious injuries in a collision.
Never drive or let a passenger ride in the vehicle until the head restraints are properly adjusted to help minimize the risk of neck injury in a crash.
Each head restraint must be adjusted according to the occupants' size so that the upper edge is even with the top of the person's head, but no lower than
eye level. Always sit so that the back of your head is as close as possible to the head restraint.
Never adjust head restraints while driving.
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