Always make sure there are no people or ani-
mals in the area around the rear seat backrest
when folding it forward.
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Folding the rear seat backrest for-
ward and back into place
Never fold the rear seat backrest forward or
back when the vehicle is moving.
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Please read the introductory information and
heed the Warnings and Notice
106.
and on page
When folding the rear seat backrest into the up-
right 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.
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Each rear seat backrest must be securely latch-
ed 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, driv-
ing maneuvers, or in a collision.
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If the red mark on the indicator → fig. 69
2 is
Fig. 69
: Rear seat backrest: Release button 1 and
visible, this indicates that the backrest is not
red mark on the indicator 2 . : Seat backrest folded
forward.
latched into place. Always check to make sure
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.
No one, including children, may ride on the rear
seats if the rear seat backrest is folded down or
not correctly latched.
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Folding the rear seat backrest forward
NOTICE
— Push the head restraints as far down as they will
Objects in the footwell, on, or under the rear
seats may be damaged when the backrest is fold-
ed forward and back. Always remove objects be-
fore folding the backrest forward.
go → page 107, Head restraints.
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—
Pull the release button → fig. 69 1 forward to
Before folding the rear seat backrest forward, ad-
just the front seats so that the rear seat's head re-
straint or backrest cushion will not touch the
front seats.
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→ fig. 69 2 can be seen on the indicator.
When the rear seat backrest is folded forward, no
Folding the rear seat backrest back into place
Head restraints
— Fold the rear seat backrest back until it latches
securely → . The red mark on the indicator
→ fig. 69 2 should no longer be visible.
Introduction
All seats are equipped with head restraints.
— The rear seat backrest must be securely latched
provide optimal protection.
There are notches in the head restraint guide rods so
that the head restraint can lock into place in differ-
ent positions. Only properly installed head restraints
can lock into place at the adjustment range notches.
In order to help prevent inadvertent removal of the
head restraints after installation, there are stops at
the top and bottom of the adjustment range.
WARNING
Improper folding and improper latching of the rear
seat backrest can cause serious personal injury.
Head restraints
107
