Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)

Access Cab models

The bottom cushion of the rear seats can be raised and lowered.

■ Before raising the bottom cushion

Stow the seat belt buckles.

This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.

■ Raising the bottom cushion

Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks.

■ Lowering the bottom cushion

Push the bottom cushion down while pulling the lever until the bottom cushion locks into the seat position.

Double Cab models

The seatback of the rear seat can be folded.

■ Before folding rear seats

Stow the rear seat belt buckles.

This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.

Pass the seat belts through the seat belt hangers.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

Make sure that the seat belts are removed from the hangers before using them.

■ Folding rear seats

Remove the head restraint

Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap

Attach the head restraints to the holders located on the back sides of the bottom cushions.

Fold down the seatback by pulling the lock release strap.

■Waterproof and water-repellent seats (if equipped)

Waterproof and water-repellent seats are installed in your vehicle; however, the water-repellent effect does not last forever.

CAUTION

■When the seatback is folded/the bottom cushion is raised

Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback or auxiliary box while driving.

■When returning the seats to their original position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.

●Make sure the seatbacks and bottom cushions are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.

●Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.

NOTICE

■Before folding the seats

The seat belts buckles must be stowed.

• Head restraints
• Seat belts
• Steering wheel
• Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
• Outside rear view mirrors