2004 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 65

-Flattening seatbacks CAUTION D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. 22p226 22p227 D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint. 1. 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. 2. Pull the seatback angle adjusting lever to unlock and push down the seatback. 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 certain to replace the head restraint. 53