remove seats HONDA CR-V 2009 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

Place the child seat on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the
lower anchors according to the
child seat maker’s instructions.
Some LATCH-compatible seats have
a rigid-type connector as shown
above. Other LATCH-compatible seats have
a f lexible-type connector as shown
above.
Whatever type you have, f ollow
the child seat maker’s instructions
f or adjusting or tightening the f it.
Remove the dual deck cargo shelf
(see page ).
Remove the head restraint (see
page ). Make sure the
removed head restraint is secured
in the cargo area.
Reinstall the head restraint when the
child seat is removed.
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Installing a Child Seat
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Flexible type
Rigid type
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When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
properly adjusted.Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
To remove a head restraint, pull it up
as f ar as it will go. Push the release
button, then pull the restraint out of
the seat-back. Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Seats
Removing t he Head Rest raint
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
Rear Outer Position Rear Center
CUSHION
LEGS SEAT-BACK CUSHION
LEGS SEAT-BACK
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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You can recline the seat-backs on the
f ront seats so they are level with the
rear seat cushions, making a large
cushioned area. To do this:Adjust the rear seats as f ar back
as possible.
Remove the f ront head restraints
(see page ), and store them
securely.
Only the passenger’s side can be
level as f ollows. Adjust the front seats forward as
f ar as possible. Pull up the seat-
back angle adjustment lever and
pivot the seat-back backward until
it is level with the rear seat
cushion.
The seat-back of the power
adjustable driver’s seat cannot be
level. Do not push the seat-back
down f orcibly.
Adjust the rear seat-back to the
desired position.
Reverse this procedure to return the
front and rear seats to the upright
position. Make sure you install the
head restraints and securely lock the
seats before driving.
When you return the seat-back to its
upright position, hold the seat-back
to keep it f rom going up too quickly.
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EX-L model only EX-L model only
Reclining the Front Seats
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
101
SLIDE BAR
SEAT-BACK ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER
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Each rear seat-back can be folded
down separately to give more cargo
room. With either of the outer seat-
backs f olded-down, you can still
carry a passenger in the rear seat.
With the center seat-back folded-
down, either outer seating position
can be used.
You can also fold up the left or right
side of the rear seats separately to
create further cargo space (see page).
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back. Push the seat belt buckles into the
seat cushion.
When you are f olding the rear center
seat-back, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page ).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling and store the
buckles in it.
Make sure the rear seat armrest is
stored.
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107
Folding the Rear Seats Down
Seats
102
LATCH PLATE
BUCKLE
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When any seat-back is f olded down,
do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
(if equipped).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).The lef t and right rear seats can be
f olded up separately to make room
for cargo.
To f old the rear seat f orward:
Remove any items from the seat
beforeyoufolduptheseatcushion.Pull up the bar under the seat
cushion and slide the rear seat
backward. The rear seat will not
foldforwardunlessitisasfar
back as it will go. Follow steps 1 through 4 on page
f or f olding down the seat-
back.
Lower the center seat-back bef ore
f olding the passenger’s side seat
forward.
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Carrying Cargo Folding the Rear Seat Forward
Seats
104
SLIDE BAR
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