1998 Toyota Celica Owners Manual - Page 24

CELICA U Fold −down rear seat CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position: Head restraints 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. 1. Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position. 2. Pull up the lock release button 2. 3. Fold down the seatback. Each seatback may be folded separately. This will enlarge the trunk (coupe) or luggage compartment (liftback) as far as the front seatbacks. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage. 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. 24