Removing the center console

In order to make it possible to move the center seat in the second row of seats as far forward as possible (seven-seat models only), the rear section of the center console can be removed.

• Pull the handle (see illustration) and lift out the console.
• To return the console to its original position, slide it back into position until it clicks into place.

Sliding center seat – second row (sevenseat models only)

The center seat in the second row can be moved farther forward than the outboard seats. This makes it possible for a child seated in this position to sit closer to the people in the front seats.

Head restraint – second row, center position

The head restraint in the center position can be adjusted to 4 different heights.

To raise – pull the restraint up until it clicks into one of the four heights positions.

To lower – press the button at the base of the support (see illustration above) and press the head restraint down.

Folding the backrests – second row of seats

1. Move the seat(s) to their rearmost position (seven-seat models only).
2. Pull the loop to fold down an outboard head restraint. Press down the center head restraint if necessary (see page 109).
3. Pull the handle (1) outward to release the backrest. The backrests are designed to lock at a 45 degree angle. Pull the handle again to continue pressing it down until it locks in the horizontal position.

To return the backrests to the upright position, pull handle 1 and pull the backrest up.

Folding the backrests—third row of seats

Folding down the backrest

If necessary, fold in the load anchorage eyelets before folding down the backrests.

1. Move the seats in the second row as far forward as possible.
2. Pull up the handle, illustration 1 above.
3. Push the seat cushion firmly rearward, under the backrest.
4. Fold down the backrests2 (the head restraints fold down automatically) to the horizontal position.

Returning the backrest to the upright position

1. Fold up the backrest to the upright position.
2. Grasp the strap (see illustration 3 above) and pull the seat cushion out until it locks in place. This also locks the backrest in the upright position.