Can the 40:60 Split-Folding Rear Seats Be Fully Folded Down?
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The rear seats with a 40:60 split-folding ratio can be fully folded down. Full Rear Seat Folding: Full rear seat folding means the backrest of the rear seats is a single unit. When you need more space for large items, you can fold down the backrest of the rear seats to gain additional space. The downside of full rear seat folding is that when the rear seats are folded down, they cannot accommodate passengers. 40:60 Split-Folding Rear Seats: The 40:60 split-folding rear seats consist of a larger section (60%) and a smaller section (40%), both of which can be folded down separately. Split-folding rear seats allow the backrest to be folded down in proportion, offering greater flexibility compared to full rear seat folding. You can fold down only half of the backrest to accommodate large items while the remaining section can still be used for seating passengers.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience driving various models, I'll share some real insights. The 40:60 split-folding rear seats mean the seat is divided into 40% and 60% sections, allowing you to fold down either section individually or both simultaneously. However, this design usually can't fold completely flat into a seamless surface because the split nature inherently creates seams or minor unevenness between the folded sections - unlike one-piece seats that fold smoothly. For daily use, folding just the 60% portion accommodates large suitcases or golf bags while keeping the 40% section available for passengers, offering great flexibility. But if you need to transport long building materials or create a sleeping surface, models with fully flat-folding seats are more practical. Always check that the seats are securely locked before driving to prevent loosened seats from compromising safety. I recommend consulting your vehicle's owner's manual or having a dealership technician demonstrate the actual mechanism to save time.
