Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Owner's Manual page 16

CAUTION:
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If the 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 seatback to be sure it is
locked.
2. Once a lever is pulled, the seatback can be pushed
into the down position.
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