4-door models
1. Lower the head restraints.
2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release strap and then fold the seatback down.
To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.
You can keep the seatbacks locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.
1. Pull the lock release strap behind the seatback out from its holder.
2. Raise the seatback until it locks into place with the lock release strap hanging in the trunk. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked.
In this case, perform the following steps to fold the seatback down again.
1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to “Trunk lid (4-door)”.
2. Access the lock release strap from the trunk, and fold the seatback forward while pulling the strap down.
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