How Do You Lift the Back Seat in a Honda Fit?

To lift a Honda Fit rear-seat cushion, park the car, clear the seat and footwell, release the cushion for the selected 60/40 section, then raise it into Magic Seat Tall Mode until it is securely latched. No pliers or other tools should be used. The raised cushion creates tall-item space behind the front seats; it does not reveal a hidden luggage compartment.

Safe Tall Mode Steps

1. Park on a level surface and switch the vehicle off.
2. Remove passengers, child seats and loose objects from the rear area.
3. Move the front seat if more clearance is needed.
4. Use the rear-seat cushion release specified for the exact model year.
5. Lift the cushion by hand and secure the support/latch in its locked position.
6. Gently check that the cushion cannot fall before loading cargo.

To return the seat for passengers, support the cushion, release the latch, lower it carefully and confirm it locks in its normal position. Keep seat belts and buckles accessible and never force the mechanism.

Important Corrections

• Do not use pliers on the seat mechanism.
• There is no automatic power button.
• The raised cushion is for tall cargo space, not hidden under-seat storage.
• Do not rely on an unsupported 100 kg capacity claim.
• Exact controls vary by generation and market; check the owner’s manual.

For all four Magic Seat modes, fold-flat instructions, official 2020 cargo figures and safety guidance, read the complete Honda Fit Magic Seat guide.

This legacy instruction page was corrected and consolidated on August 2, 2026.