2002 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 35

'02 Rav4_U (L/O 0108) -Removing rear seats CAUTION When returning seats to their original position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: 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. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly. 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. 1. Fold up rear seats. (See "-Folding up rear seats" on page 32 in this section for instructions.) 2. Unlock the seat by pulling the lock release lever. Pull the seat toward you slightly and lift. Removing the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See "Luggage stowage precautions" on page 164 in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage. 2002 MY RAV4_U (OM42503U) 35