Make sure that you have read and fully understood the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See REAR SEAT SAFETY.
The head restraint must always be raised when using the third row seats. The head restraint must be positioned correctly to restrain rearward movement of the head in a collision or sudden stop.
Do not allow passengers to travel in the third row seats when the second row seats are in the folded or third row access position.
Make sure the seat belts are correctly routed and not trapped behind the seats when raising the rear seatbacks. An incorrectly routed seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a collision or sudden stop.
Beware of trapping fingers when raising and lowering a third row seat. Failure to do so creates a risk of entrapment and serious injury.
Take care when retrieving items that have fallen down the side, back, front or underneath the seat. Sharp objects may be present in these areas, which could present a risk of injury. Always stop the vehicle before retrieving items.
The seat is heavy, so care should be taken when raising the seat.
Before folding the rear seats, make sure that all objects have been removed from the seat being folded.
Do not store items under the third row seat as there is a risk of crushing or damaging the item.
To access the third row seats, use the switch on the second row. See FOLDING AND RAISING THE SECOND ROW SEATS.
To exit the third row seats, use the switches (1) adjacent to the third row to slide the second row seats.
Press (1) to move the second row seat forward. Press and hold (2) to move the second row seat backward.
The third row seats can also be folded from the loadspace. See FOLDING AND RAISING THE REAR SEATS FROM THE LOADSPACE.
The third row seat cushion can be lifted to retrieve lost or fallen items.
To remove the third row seat cushion: