GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see "Where Are the airbags?" and "Loading Your Vehicle," in the Index.

You can also fold the front passenger's seatback down to allow for more cargo space or as a temporary table while the vehicle is stopped.

To fold the seatback down, do the following:

  1. Lower the head restraint to the lowest position and make sure the seatback is at the most upright position and locked.

  2. Object Number: 868622  Size: A3
  3. Pull up on one of the levers located on either side of the back of the passenger's seatback.

  4. Object Number: 868623  Size: B3
  5. Fold the seatback down.

To raise the seatback, do the following:

  1. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback.
  2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.
  3. Use the reclining front seatback lever to adjust the seatback to a comfortable position.