Reclining Front Seatbacks - Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual

Reclining
Front Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of
the seat and move the seatback to where you want it.
Release the lever and push rearward on the seatback to
make sure it is locked. Pull up on the lever and the seat
will go to an upright position.
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But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle
is moving.
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