1997 Toyota Previa Owners Manual - Page 28

Rear seats- -Rear seat precautions To fold or remove the rear seats, operate the seats as illustrated below. Reverse the procedure to return them. Be sure to follow every indicated step exactly. Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. S Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving: use the seat in the normal position. Folding up or removing the seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage. -Adjusting second seats ! CAUTION S Any operations should not be made while the vehicle is moving. S After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. S After turning the seat, try moving it right and left to make sure it is locked in position. S After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position. S When returning seats to their original position: Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. 23