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Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position
you want.
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Release the handle to lock the seatback in position.
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[SS02600(ALL)01/96]5.
To return the seatback to upright position, lift the handle
and lean forward. Then release the handle.
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Reclining bucket seat
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Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
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This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
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To operate the tip slide seat:
[SS02720(ALL)07/96]1.
Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback will tilt forward.
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Push on the seatback to move the seat assembly forward.
This provides access to the second row for loading and
unloading groceries, briefcases, passengers, etc. through the
driver's door.
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17-1/2 pica
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To return the driver seat to its previous position and seatback
angle:
[SS02750(ALL)07/96]1.
Push the seatback to move the seat assembly rearward, until
it stops.
[SS02755(ALL)07/96]2.
Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously
locked position.
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NOTE: When returning the seatback to its original position,
you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop
pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The
seatback will return to its original position after the
seat is safely latched.
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E-Z access operation Ð passenger side optional
second row bucket seats
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To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle, the passenger
side second row bucket seatback can be tilted forward.
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To tilt seat forward:
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Put the seatback in the upright position.
[SS03700(ALL)01/96]2.
Lift upward on the handle on the right (outboard) side of
the seat (also the recliner release handle).
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[SS03800(ALL)01/96]3.
The seat can now be tilted forward.
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To latch the seat in its normal position, push seatback rearward
until it is latched in position.
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Adjustable Three Passenger Bench Seat (If equipped)
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Your vehicle's third row passenger bench seat may be adjustable
forward and backward. This adjustment allows for additional
cargo space with the seat adjusted to the full forward position
and extra leg room when adjusted rearward.
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Rotate the release handle upward to unlatch. The release handle
is located on the right side of the seat near the floor. Adjust to
the desired seat position and release the handle. Make certain
the seat is latched and secure.
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Seat/Bed Conversion (If equipped)
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2nd Row Seat
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To convert the seat to a bed:
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Unlatch the seat/bed lever, located on the right-hand side of
the seat cushion by pushing down.
[SS04700(ALL)01/96]2.
Push the seatback down and rearward by applying pressure
at the top of the seatback until it latches.
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The seat cushion will move forward when going from the seat
to the bed position.
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17-1/2 pica
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2nd row seat (seat position)
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To convert the bed to a seat:
[SS05100(ALL)01/96]1.
While in front of the seat, pull the release lever up, slightly
raise the seatback, then push the seat bottom rearward until
the seatback is in the full upright and locked position.
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Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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2nd row seat (bed position)
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3rd row seat
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To convert the seat to a bed:
[SS05700(ALL)01/96]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull down on the release lever
located on the right-hand side of the seat, and at the same
time pull the seatback rearward.
[SS05800(ALL)01/96]2.
Push down at the top of the seatback until it latches.
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17-1/2 pica
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3rd row seat (seat position)
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To convert the bed to a seat:
[SS06100(ALL)01/96]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release lever down and
at the same time lift the seatback up. Raise the seatback to
the full upright and locked position.
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[SS06200(ALL)01/96]2.
Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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13-1/2 pica
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3rd row seat (bed position)
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Removing the Seats
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Quick release second row bucket seats (If equipped)
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To remove the second row bucket seats:
[SS06800(ALL)01/96]1.
Lift the seat latch handles (located at the rear of the seat
near the floor) up and rearward, causing the latch hooks to
disengage from the rear floor attachments.
[SS06900(ALL)01/96]2.
While lifting the handles, lift the seat at the rear and rotate
entire seat assembly forward, pivoting on the front floor
attachments. When seat latches are clear of floor attachments,
release the latch handles.
[SS07000(ALL)01/96]3.
Pull the seat rearward to disengage it from the front floor
pins.
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