2003 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 40

'03 Rav4_U (L/O 0208) Flattening seatbacks (front seat only) D Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself. D After folding or installing the seat, push it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position. To prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: D Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback while driving. D Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle. D Do not try to sit on or place anything on the removed seat. For flattening seatbacks, do the following: 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the rear seat fully backward and pull it forward slightly till it locks. D When reinstalling the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against you or inside of the vehicle. 2. Remove the head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat further forward than the front-most lock position. D Install each seat in the same position from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent rear seat occupants from using seat belts properly. 40 2003 RAV4 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM42517U)