2001 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 54

Flattening seatbacks CAUTION When returning seats to their original position; Rear seats: Pull out the strap to unlock the seatback, and push down the seatback. Front seats: Remove the head restraint and slide the seat to the front-most position. Then unlock the seatback and push it down. D 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. CAUTION When returning the seatback upright, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with considerable spring force. After returning the seat to its original position, be sure to replace the head restraint. 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. Rear seats CAUTION D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace the head restraint. Front seats 46