2009 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 20

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Third Row Seat WARNING Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position when finished. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Never use the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled. This could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded. Folding the Seatback(s) To fold the seatback, do the following: 1) Remove all items on the seat cushion. 1811392 Unfolding the Seatback(s) To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: 1) Open the liftgate to access the pullstrap for the seat. 2) Use the pullstrap on the seatback to pull the seatback up until it locks into the upright position. WARNING If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 3) Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2) Lift the lever, located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback forward. CAUTION Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1-8