1996 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 26

-Folding seatback (bench seat) Rear seats (jump seats) Head restraints Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold down the seatback. Hold the lever until you have swung the seatback forward slightly. ! CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position: S Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. S Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top on the seatback. 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 bottom cushion to its original position: S Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. S Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. On some models, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended. 21