Chevrolet 1996 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 13

To return the seatback to the upright position, just push
the seatback rearward until it latches.
After returning the seatback to its upright position, pull
the seatback forward to make sure it is locked.
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility)
The driver and passenger front bucket seat and the
60/40 split bench seat of your vehicle has an easy entry
feature. This makes it easy to get in and out of the
rear seat.
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CAUTION:
If the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it
is locked.
To operate the seat, pull
forward on the top of the
lever, located at the side of
the seatback, and tilt the
back forward toward the
front of the vehicle.
When you do, the seat bottom will release. Just pull or
push the seat forward until it stops.
To return the seat to its regular position, return the
seatback to its upright position, then push the whole seat
rearward until it latches.
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