The stowable seat is a two passenger bench seat that comes with the rear convenience center. See Rear Convenience Center . The stowable seat can be removed or, with the seatback folded, lie flat with the convenience center.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

To fold the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the back of the seat. Push the seatback down until it is locked into place.

Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place.

To raise the seatback, do one of the following:

Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place.

1. Remove the convenience center, if it is in the vehicle. See Rear Convenience Center .
2. Make sure all items are off the stowable seat.
3. From the front of the seat, remove the two nuts, located on the floor on each side of the seat.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

4. From behind the bench seat, fold the seatback down. See "Folding the Seatback" previously.
5. Remove the rear nuts located on the floor on each side of the seat.
6. Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out the vehicle. This should be done in one motion.
7. Put the nuts back onto the screws so the nuts do not get misplaced.

Caution: A safety 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 installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

Do not put the stowable seat in so that it faces rearward. The stowable seat has to be installed before the rear convenience center. See Rear Convenience Center for more information.

The stowable seat has seat position labels, located on the back of the seat, showing where the seat must go. The seat must be placed in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

1. Make sure that the seatback is folded forward before beginning this procedure. See "Folding the Seatback" previously.
2. Remove the nuts from the screws.
3. Place the stowable seat on the vehicle floor so that the seat brackets are placed over the screws.
4. Reinstall the nuts onto the screws. Torque to approximately 18 lb ft (25 N·m).

Caution: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

5. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked into place.

Caution: 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.

6. Raise the seatback to its upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is locked into place.