fold seats TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

122 1-6. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Folding down the rear seatbacks
Folding down the rear seats will enlarge the lugga ge compartment.
■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the rear center seat belt. ( P. 133)
Make sure the outside seat belt
passes through the hanger when
folding the rear seat.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Stow the rear seat belt buckles.
Remove the outside head restraints ( P. 128)
Lower the rear center seat he ad restraint to the lowest posi-
tion. ( P. 127)
Raise the armrest until it locks. ( P. 313)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

123
1-6. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■Folding down the rear seatbacks
Slide the rear seats as far back as possible. ( P. 121)
From inside Pull down the seatback angle
adjustment lever and fold down
the seatback.
From outside Open the back door and pull the
lock release lever to fold down
the rear seat.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2

124 1-6. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
position to P.
● Do not fold the rear seatback when passengers sit or luggage is placed on
the seat.
● Do not allow passengers to ride on the folded seat or in the luggage com-
partment while driving.
● Make sure that no passengers or luggage are on the rear seats.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

126 1-6. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.

133
1-6. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
■Releasing method
The rear center seat belt can be completely released only when
necessary such as when folding down the rear seats.
To release tab “A”, insert tab “B”
or the mechanical key (P. 94)
into the hole on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
Fold the seat belt.
Fold the seat belt in a manner
that places tabs “A” and “B” on
top of each other, as shown in the
illustration.
Stow the seat belt.
Make sure that the tabs are
securely stowed inside the cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

144 1-6. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Folding the mirrors
Press the switch to fold the mir-
rors.
Press it again to extend them to
the original position.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers.
Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror
defoggers. ( P. 292)

178 1-9. Safety information
Installation with LATCH system (rear outside seats only)Fold the seatback while pulling
the lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock posi-
tion (most upright position).
Adjust the seatback to the 7th
lock position. (P. 121)
1st lock position
7th lock position
Ty p e A Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH anchors.
The bars are installed in the
clearance between the seat cush-
ion and seatback.
If the child restraint has a top
tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
STEP 1
STEP 2

266 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be place
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, th ey are much more likely to suffer
death or serious bodily injury, in t he event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.

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Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 326
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .......... 131
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................ 134
Child restraint system installation .......................... 176
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 338
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................ 120
How to wear your seat belt ... 131
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 135
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 136
Reminder light ...................... 419
Seat belt extenders .............. 135
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 134
Seat heaters ............................. 310
Seating capacity ...................... 267
Seats Adjustment ................... 118, 121
Adjustment
precaution .................. 120, 125
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............. 176
Cleaning ............................... 337
Head restraints ..................... 127
Properly sitting in the seat .... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 310
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 223
Shift lever Transmission ........................ 206
Side airbags ............................. 154
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage ................................ 488
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 143 Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulb ...............400
Wattage .................................488
Smart key system Entry function ..........................96
Starting the EV system..........200
“SOS” button............................326
Specifications...........................482
Speedometer ............................218
Steering Column lock release..............204
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................140
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Storage feature.........................296
Storage precautions ................265
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................477
Sun visors.................................304
Switch Cruise control ........................243
“DISP” switch ........................227
Emergency flasher switch .....412
Hazard light switch ................412
Light switches........................234
Power door lock switch .........110
“POWER” switch ...................200
Power window switches ........146
SPORT mode switch .............208
VSC OFF switch....................252
Window lock switch ...............146
Wiper and washer switch ..........................238, 241S