1998 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 22

'98 Tacoma (U) -Folding seatback (bench seat) Rear seats (jump seats) CAUTION When returning the bottom cushion to its original position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. D Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold down the seatback. Hold the lever until you have swung the seatback forward slightly. To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up. To lower the bottom cushion, push it down. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage. CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. 22