Second Row Seats

WARNING

An unsecured seat or seat-back can move out of position or collapse without warning if there is sudden acceleration or stop or in a crash.

A seat or seat-back that suddenly moves or collapses can result in severe injury or death.

Always make sure all seats and seat-backs are securely locked into position before driving.

Detail
Once a seat is adjusted correctly, rock it back and forth to make sure it is locked in position.

Adjusting the Seat Positions

Folding Down the Second Row Outer Seat

The second row outer seat-backs can be folded down to make room for cargo.


  1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
  2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
  3. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.
  1. Move the seat to its rearmost position.
  2. Pull the seat-back angle adjustment lever, then fold the seat-back down.

To return the seat to the original position, pull up the seat-back in the upright position.

Detail
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press against the front passenger’s seat, as this can cause the weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat to work improperly.

The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they do not interfere with the second row seats as they fold down.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat cushion are securely latched back into place before driving.
Make sure the center shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.

Third Row Seat Access

Pressing the button on the seat-back or seat cushion tilts the second row outer seat’s seat-back forward.

  • The whole seat slides forward.

Pulling up on the strap also tilts the seat-back forward.

Detail
The button is disabled when the vehicle is moving.

When you enter the third row seat, be careful not to trip over the second row seat belt.

Removing the Second Row Center Seat*

Your vehicle’s multi-functional second row center seat is removable.

  1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
  2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
  3. Pull up the strap and fold down the second row center seat-back.
  4. Pull the lock release strap under the seat cushion, and lift the rear of the seat.
    • To lift the seat, grab the handle under the rear side of the seat cushion.
  5. Pull the seat-back slightly, then pivot it upward.
    • This unhooks the front of the seat from the floor.
Detail
Do not remove the seat while driving.

The multi-functional center seat can be used as the beverage holder when folded down.

The indicator shows red when the seat is not installed properly.


To reinstall the seat, remove all objects and debris from the vehicle floor where the seat will be attached. Insert the front hooks into the front strikers, confirming that both are fully engaged. Begin to lower the rear of the seat; once the seat is within a foot of the floor, allow the seat to drop and lock to the rear floor strikers. Raise the seat-back to an upright position, grab the seat-back and rock it back and forth to confirm that all latches are secured. Check the indicator on the front of the seat base. If the indicator is red, the seat is not correctly installed. Remove the seat and then reinstall.

Storing the Second Row Center Seat*

The second row center seat can be stored in the under-floor storage area.

  1. Remove the cargo floor lid.
    • Remove the cargo dividers*.
  2. Take the seat storage strap out of the under-floor storage area.
    • The seat storage strap is located in pocket on rear wall of under-floor storage area.
  3. Secure the seat storage strap hook to the passenger’s side anchor as shown in the image.
  1. Store the second row center seat.
    • Seat will not fit correctly if head restraint is positioned to the passenger’s side.
  1. Secure the seat storage strap hook to the driver’s side anchor.
    • Make sure the seat storage strap is not twisted.
    • Store the cargo dividers*.
  1. Store the cargo floor lid in the cargo area.
WARNING
This is not a designated seating position.
Do not allow anyone to sit here.
Sitting here while the vehicle is moving could result in injury or death.
Detail
A label is in the location shown below.

Seat must be secured with included seat storage strap when stored in this position.

* Not available on all models

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