Rear Seat Armrest; Seat Belts - Chevrolet Malibu 2024 Owner's Manual

36 Seats and Restraints
Repeat the steps for the other seatback,
if desired.
Raising the Seatback
Warning
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.
Warning
A seat 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 seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
To raise a seatback:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward
to lock it in place. Make sure the seat
belt is not twisted or caught in the
seatback.
The center rear seat belt may lock when
you raise the seatback. If this happens,
let the belt go back all the way and start
again.
2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to
be sure it is locked into position.
3. Reconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch to
the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist.
4. Pull on the seat belt to be sure the
mini-latch is secure.
5. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other
seatback, if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it should be
kept in the upright, locked position.

Rear Seat Armrest

If equipped, the rear seat has an armrest in
the center of the seatback. Lower the
armrest to access the two cupholders.
To fold, lift the armrest up and push it
rearward until it is flush with the seatback.

Seat Belts

This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.