Chevrolet 2005 Equinox Owner's Manual page 14

To return the seatback to an upright position, do the
following:
1. Lift the recliner lever up fully and lift the seatback to
an upright position.
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
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked into place.
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CAUTION:
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If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer
objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo
is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating
airbag might force that object toward a person.
This could cause severe injury or even death.
Secure objects away from the area in which an
airbag would inflate. For more information, see
"Where Are the airbags?" and "Loading Your
Vehicle," in the Index.
CAUTION:
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Things you put on this seatback can strike and
injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash. Remove or secure all items before
driving.