Before driving

Folding down the second row seats (vehicles with third row seats)

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Before folding down the second row seats

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.


Stow the second row seat belt buckles.

Folding down the second row seats

Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold the seatback down.

To return the second row seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.

Folding down the second row center seatback only

Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.

To return the second row center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.