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REAR BENCH SEAT: functions

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To fold down the seatback

Before moving the bench seat, make sure the front seats are pushed forward enough, that the rear seat belts are unfastened and that nothing will obstruct the manoeuvre.

Lower the rear headrests to storage position.

Pull lever 1 of the seatback you wish to fold down (on the right- or left-hand side of the bench seat), and bring the seatback down.

To raise the seatback

Before raising the seatback, make sure there are no objects (water bottle, tool box etc.) which will prevent it from locking properly.

Raise the seatback and click it into position. Check that it is correctly locked.

Maximum weight: 300 kg, evenly distributed.

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.

When moving the rear bench seat, make sure that the bench seat anchorage points are clean (they should be free from grit, cloths etc.).

When refitting the seatback, ensure that it locks correctly.

If seat covers are used, make sure they do not prevent the seatback and seat base latches from locking in. Ensure that the seat belts and seat belt fasteners are correctly positioned.

Reposition the headrests.

Use restriction

It is forbidden to drive with a seatback or a front seat folded down when there is a passenger occupying a rear seat.

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.

Check that the rear seat belts are positioned and operating correctly each time the rear bench seat is moved.

Special note for four seat versions

This version differs in that it has rear seatbelts and headrests on the rear side seats only. Never seat a passenger in the centre seat area.

A labels inform you that it is prohibited to seat passengers in areas other than the seats provided.