Before folding down the rear seats

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

Fold down the head restraints.
When returning the head restraints to their original positions, make sure they are locked securely.

Stow the rear seat belt buckles.
Folding down the rear seats

Swing the bottom cushions up by pulling the lock release strap.
When returning the rear seat cushions to their original positions, make sure they are locked securely.

Push the lock release button and fold down the seatbacks.
To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.
Folding down rear center seatback only

Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.
Rear seats
Folding down the second row seats (vehicles with third row seats)Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the propeller shaft runout.
Maximum runout:
0.4 mm (0.0157 in.)
If the shaft runout is more than the maximum, replace the shaft.
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
HINT:
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ign ...