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Figure 1: Second row detachable anchor Ð detached position
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Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip
the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder
belt (see Figure 2). The end of the shoulder beltmustbe
clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during
vehicle operation.
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Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt
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Refer to Figure 3 for steps 3-6.
[SS08400(ALL)01/96]3.
Release the seatback by pulling the lever located at the back
of the seat on the right hand side. Fold the seatback forward
and latch it in the down position (except for bench seat
equipped with built-in child safety seat).
[SS08500(ALL)01/96]4.
Locate the seat latch handles at the rear of the seat near the
floor. For the second row bench seat, lift the latch handles
up and rearward. For the third row bench seat, just lift the
latch handles. The latch hooks will disengage from the rear
floor attachments.
[SS08600(ALL)01/96]5.
While still lifting the handles, lift seat at rear and rotate
entire seat assembly forward, pivoting on the front floor
attachments. When the rear seat latches are clear of floor
attachments, release the latch handles.
[SS08700(ALL)01/96]6.
Pull the seat rearward to disengage it from the front floor
pins.
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Figure 3: Removal and installation of the second and third bench seats
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Be careful that the latches are not damaged when the seats are
stored.
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To install the seat assembly:
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Clear the area of debris around the seat floor attachments.
[SS09200(ALL)01/96]2.
With the seatback in a folded and latched position (except
for bench seats equipped with built-in child safety seat),
place the seat assembly in your vehicle. Tip the seat
assembly forward and engage the front seat hooks onto the
forward attachment pins in the floor wells.
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[SS09300(ALL)01/96]3.
Rotate the seat downward and engage the latch into the rear
floor attachment. Lifting of the latch handles is not required
for installation.
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The underseat storage compartment
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Safety Belts
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your
passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada,
the law requires their use. We strongly recommend that you use
them every time you travel in your vehicle.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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