2005 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 41

'05 Rav4_U (L/O 0409) Flattening seatbacks (front seat only) 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 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 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 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 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. When removing or reinstalling the seat, observe the following precautions in order to prevent personal injury: 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 until it locks. D When reinstalling the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against you or inside of the vehicle. 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. D Do not fold or remove the seat while the vehicle is moving. D Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. 41 2005 RAV4 from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM42570U)