remove seats HONDA FIT 2010 2.G Owners Manual

Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver's have a lockable retractor that
must be activated to secure a childseat.
If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the rear
seat, make sure to push down the
head restraint to the lowest position,
and make sure the detachable seat
belt is securely latched (see page99).
1. With the child seat in the desiredseating position, route the belt
through the child seat according to
the seat maker's instructions, then
insert the latch plate into the
buckle and remove any slack from
the lap portion of the belt.2. To activate the lockable retractor,slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt feed back into theretractor.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked, and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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Adjusting the Head Restraint
The head restraints adjust for height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull
upward. To lower the restraint, push
the release button sideways, and
push the restraint down.
When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, the
center head restraint should be
adjusted up or down, to match the
passenger's height.
Removing the Head Restraint
To remove a head restraint for
cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as
it will go. Push the release button,
then pull the restraint out of the seat-back.
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Make sure the head restraint locks in
position when you reinstall it.
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RELEASE BUTTON
CUSHION
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Active Head Restraints
The driver's and front passenger's
seats have active head restraints. If the
vehicle is struck severely from the rear,
the occupant properly secured with the
seat belt will be pushed against the
seat-back and the head restraint will
automatically move forward.
This reduces the distance between the
restraint and the occupant's head. It
also helps protect the occupants
against the likelihood of whiplash and
injuries to the neck and upper spine.After a collision, the activated restraint
should return to its normal position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
For a head restraint system to work properly: ● Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or from the restraintlegs.
● Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
● Install each restraint in its properlocation.
● Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints. Folding the Rear Seat Up
The left and right rear seat cushions
can be lifted up separately to make
room for cargo.
Remove any items from the seat
before you fold up the seat cushion.
Make sure the seat belt buckles are
on the seat. Do not take them out of
their loops (cushion rubber band).
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Pull up the rear seat cushion, and
fold the seat leg down. Push the seat
cushion firmly against the seat-back
to lock it.To return the seat cushion to its
original position, first make sure
there are no items or seat belts on
the floor, then pull up the seat leg
fully, and push down the seat
cushion slowly while holding it with
your hands. Set the seat leg in the
floor guide. A latch comes out when
the leg is set properly.Folding the Rear Seat Down
The rear seat-backs can be folded
down for more cargo room.
Each side folds down separately, so
you can still carry a passenger in the
rear outer seating position.
Remove any items from the seat
before folding down the seat-back.
Make sure the seat belt buckles are
on the seat ( see page96).
Make sure there are no items or seat
belts on the floor before folding
down the seats.
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When you fold down the driver's side
rear seat, use the latch plate to
release the center seat belt from the
detachable anchor (see page 99).
Allow the seat belt to retract into the
holder on the ceiling, and store the
buckles in it.1. Remove all items from the driver'sseat-back pocket.
2. Completely lower all rear head restraints to prevent contact with,
or possible damage to the pocket.
3. Pull up the release lever on the outside of the seat-back.
4. Fold the seat-back forward. Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
While lifting the seat-back, the seat
cushion may come up with it. To
secure the seat cushion, see page 96.
Make sure the seat-back and seat
cushion are locked securely and all
rear shoulder belts are positioned in
front of the rear seat-backs. In the
center seating position of the rear
seat, be sure the detachable anchor
is latched securely before using the
seat belt (see page 99).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can fly
forward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
Carrying Cargo
on page 208).
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