I don't use flat floors very much, but I have something to carry that's too big for the trunk. Please remind me how to use the hatchback. (mine is a 2010 II) As I remember, I lift the metal bar underhanded, as though I were lifting a barbell (but it's *far* from that heavy!). Then I push the backs of the seats, and they will fold flat. Am I remembering this right? Sorry for not remembering how to do this. I've looked at the owner's manual, and it does not explain how to remove the metal bar. Craig
If the bar your describing is the cargo cover, yes it lifts out of the slots on the sides of the rear. To lower the seat backs, there is a button on the seat back near the seat belt guide that you press to fold the seat backs onto the seating area.
thank you to both of you! BTW, I'm glad to see that there are people still monitoring the Generation III boards. Craig
The rear seat headrests also fold flat (forward) if you raise them all the way. They clear the front seats better if you fold them.
In addition to the seats fold better, you get better visibility out back with the headrests down too!
