Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays under certain conditions indicating there may be an item or passenger in the rear seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row door is opened while the vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned on. There will be an alert when the vehicle is turned off.
The alert does not directly detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door is opened and closed, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and will require reactivation by opening and closing the second row doors.
There may be an alert even when there is nothing in the rear seat; for example, if a child entered the vehicle through the rear door and left the vehicle without the vehicle being shut off. The feature can be turned on or off. Select Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder > ON or OFF.
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
The release levers for folding the rear seatbacks are located in the trunk. To fold the seatback down:
1. Lower the rear seat head restraints completely. See Head Restraints 0 27.
2. Lift the rear seat armrest and place it in the folded position, if necessary.
3. Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch, using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle.
Let the belt retract.
4. Open the trunk and pull the seatback release lever to fold the rear seat.
5. Fold the seatback forward.
Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.
Raising the Seatback
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
Warning
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
To raise a seatback:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback. The center rear seat belt may lock when you raise the seatback. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.
3. Reconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.
4. Pull on the seat belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other seatback, if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.
Rear Seat Armrest
If equipped, the rear seat has an armrest in the center of the seatback. Lower the armrest to access the two cupholders. To fold, lift the armrest up and push it rearward until it is flush with the seatback.
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