Rear Seat Operation Crew Cab

If your vehicle is a crew cab, the rear seatback can be folded forward. Before you can fold the rear seatback, you need to unlatch the center safety belt buckle.

Use the following steps to lower one or both of the rear seatbacks:

1. Insert a tool with a small tip into the slot to unlatch the center position safety belt buckle. Then move the belt to the side so it is not in the way.




Grasp the loop located on the side of the seatback you want to fold and pull until you hear a click.

2. Fold the seatback down.
3. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to fold down the other seatback.

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.

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 raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following:

1. Lift the seatback up and push it back into place.
2. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the buckle.
3. Make sure the seatback is locked into place by pushing and pulling on it.
4. Repeat Steps 1 and 3 for the other seatback.

When the seatback is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.

Rear Seat Operation Extended Cab

If the vehicle has an extended cab, there may be forward folding seats in the rear area.

To fold the rear seat cushion(s) from the stored position to the sitting position, pull the front of the seat cushion down completely.

The rear seat storage compartments must be closed before folding the seat down. See Rear Storage Area .

To store 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.

1. Secure the safety belt buckle to the inboard side of the seat with the hook and loop fastener (A), so that it does not move when not in use.
2. Push the entire seat up until it is flush with the trim panel.