Toyota Tacoma 1998 Operating Manual page 22

—Folding seatback (bench seat)
Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback.
Hold the lever until you have swung the
seatback forward slightly.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
"
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
"
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback.
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Rear seats (jump seats)
To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up.
To lower the bottom cushion, push it
down.
See "Luggage stowage precautions"
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
'98 Tacoma (U)
CAUTION
When returning the bottom cushion to
its original position:
"
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the bottom
cushion and are arranged in their
proper position for ready use.
"
Make sure the bottom cushion is
securely locked by trying to pull up
the edge of the bottom cushion.
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