62 Seats and RestraintsFolding the SeatbackCautionFolding a rear seat with the safetybelts still fastened may causedamage to the seat or the safetybelts. Always unbuckle the safetybelts and return them to theirnormal stowed position beforefolding a rear seat.If equipped, either side of theseatback can be folded for morecargo space. Fold a seatback onlywhen the vehicle is not moving.To fold the seatback:1. Disconnect the rear safety beltmini-latch using a key in theslot on the mini-buckle, and letthe belt retract.2. Unlock the seatback using thevehicle key in the cylinder.Pull the lever on top of theseatback toward you to releasethe seatback.A red tab near the seatbacklever raises when the seatbackis released.3. Fold the seatback forward.Repeat Steps 2–3 to fold theother seatback, if desired.Raising the Seatback{ WarningIf either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a suddenstop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.
