The third-row seats can be reclined by occupants in the seats or from the liftgate of
the vehicle.
Warning: Always secure objects transported in the passenger compartment. In an
impact or sudden maneuver, unsecured objects can become projectiles and cause death or
serious injury.
Warning: Before adjusting a seat, check to see that the area around it is free of
obstacles.
To recline while sitting in a third-row seat, pull the strap on the top of the seatback and
gently lean back on the seat. Release the strap to lock the seatback in place.
To adjust an unoccupied third-row seat from the liftgate, pull the strap on back of the
seat with one hand and use the other hand to gently move the seat back to the desired
position. Release the strap to lock the seatback in place.
Third-Row Seat Folding and Storing
The split third-row seat allows you to fold the entire or part of the seat forward to increase the load-carrying area. Additionally, folded third-row seats can be stored in the liftgate cargo subfloor compartment to maximize the load-carrying area.
CAUTION: Before folding down and/or storing the seat, remove any items on the seat
or in the footwell.
Folding
Fold an unoccupied third-row seat from the liftgate by pulling the strap on the back of the seat. This will retract the seat’s head restraint and fold the seatback forward onto the seat cushion. Ensure the seat is locked in the folded position by pressing down on the seatback.
Storing
Before storing a third-row seat, remove the liftgate cargo subfloor compartment cover and
set it off to the side. To store a folded third-row seat in the compartment, pull the handle
on the back of the seat towards you to unlock the seat. Continue pulling the handle towards
yourself to move the seat back and down into the compartment.
Once in the compartment, release the handle and then press down on the seatback to ensure it is securely stored. Replace the liftgate cargo subfloor compartment cover when finished.
Raising
Before raising a third-row seat, remove the liftgate cargo subfloor compartment cover and
set it off to the side. Remove any foreign objects in the footwell that would prevent the
seat's locking mechanisms from properly latching.
To remove a stored seat from the compartment, first grab the handle on the back of the
seat. Pull the handle up towards yourself to lift the seat out of the compartment and onto
the footwell. Once on the footwell, push the back of the seat forward until the seat locks
into place.
To return the folded seat to its upright position, first pull the strap on the back of the
seat to unlock the seatback. Use your other hand to lift the seatback to the desired
position, and then let go of the strap to lock it in place. Lift the head restraint up to
its original position until it locks in place. Make sure the seat back and seat cushion are
securely locked in place by trying to push and pull the seatback and lift the seat cushion.
Replace the liftgate cargo subfloor compartment cover when finished.
Warning: When returning the seat and seat back to their operational positions,
make sure the locking mechanisms are fully engaged. If the locking mechanisms do not fully
engage, the risk of death and serious injury increases in an accident or heavy
braking.
Note: When returning the seat to its upright position, make sure the seat belts are not
trapped behind the backrest.
