Chevrolet 1996 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 15

Rear Seats
Folding the Rear Seat
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To open the fold-down rear seat, pull forward on the
seat tab.
To close the seat, push the seatback up to its
original position.
Check to ensure the seatback is in
its
original position
and securely latched by pulling forward on the top
of the seatback. Move any obstructions in the
trunk compartment.
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