2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 53

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) Flattening seatbacks (manual seat) CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly. D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use. To flatten the seatbacks, do the following: 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up, sliding the second seat to the rear −most position. Then pull the seat forward slightly until it locks. 2. Remove the head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the front seat further forward than the front −most lock position. 53 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)