GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Your vehicle has a split folding rear seatback with a center armrest. You can fold down either side of the seatback to increase cargo space.

Folding the Seatback

To fold down the seatback, do the following:

  1. Make sure that the front seats are not reclined. If they are, the rear seatbacks will not fold down all of the way.

  2. Object Number: 1202284  Size: A2
  3. Press down on the release button located on top of the rear seatback.
  4. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

  5. Fold the rear seatback forward and down.

To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following:

    Caution: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

  1. Lift up the seatback and push it to its original position. Ensure that the safety belts are not twisted or caught under the seat cushion.
  2. Caution: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

  3. Push down firmly on the top of the seatback until it latches securely in the fully upright position.