FK2 How to flip up the rear seats?

RSmith1992FK2 · Feb 20, 2017

I've read the manual but still can't figure it out. Do the rear seats actually flip up in the FK2? I don't want to yank away at them and break something, if anyone could answer it would be appreciated, cheers.

dweezle · Feb 20, 2017

Not checked mine but on the Fn2 there was a hook/clip on the stands at the bottom, pain in the arse to release, I remember slicing my finger open

RSmith1992FK2 · Feb 20, 2017

There's that same hook mechanism on the FK2 however no idea how to release it.

Brilliantsportyblue · Feb 20, 2017

No they don't flip up. This feature was removed on the R model. Think it was a weight saving thing. Much like the lack of rear window wiper etc. Not essential. Don't need it.

MB CTR · Feb 20, 2017

They do flip up, it was the lock in position feature that was removed so they just constantly fall down, some people have said to hold them up with the seat belt but that didn't really work for me.

The first time you do it you'll have to get your head in there and have a look but there is a hook to lift up on the floor going over the seat bar and then at the same time lift the bar/seat up and towards you.

Hope this helps

RSmith1992FK2 · Feb 20, 2017

Sweet mate will give it a go later, cheers.

dweezle · Feb 20, 2017

Be careful it will be tight & catch you out

TiMtImInYtImTiM · Feb 20, 2017

Whats the benefit of flipping the seats up? They fold into the floor which is more useful

dweezle · Feb 20, 2017

Allows you to keep your boot space, you'd be surprised how much room you get by lifting them.
I remember my mate in his fn2 fitting a cabinet in his with the seats up, straight in & out

RSmith1992FK2 · Feb 24, 2017

So I finally got round to trying it out and the amount of room created from flipping the seats is great. Couldn't find a way to stop them dropping though, I, assuming whatever you store in the back will prop them up and stop them from falling down?

The practicality of this car is amazing. I managed to fit two mountain bikes in the boot with the seats down, no issues. Could probably get 3 in there!

dweezle · Feb 24, 2017

Do the seat belts not hold them up

bazza. · Feb 25, 2017

Jaku · Mar 14, 2017

how do you keep the rear seats flip up and not falling down?

dweezle · Mar 14, 2017

In the Fn2 you just plugged the belts in & they held them in place, not sure on the fk though

RSmith1992FK2 · Mar 15, 2017

Jaku said:
how do you keep the rear seats flip up and not falling down?

I simply put the seat belts across the seats once flipped up and clipped them in, seems to work well.

Jaku · Mar 17, 2017

In bazza's pic, it seems that he didnt use the seat belts to hold the rear seats. I'm very curious if there is another way, or easier way to do it.

bazza. · Mar 17, 2017

Jaku said:
In bazza's pic, it seems that he didnt use the seat belts to hold the rear seats. I'm very curious if there is another way, or easier way to do it.

If I was to drive with the seats up I would off used the belts Jaku

Jaku · Mar 19, 2017

I see, thanks for the explanation.

Honda Jazz/Fit has exact same rear seat design and it can be locked once the leg is folded, it would be much useful if FK2 comes with that function.