Chevrolet 2005 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 17

50/50 Split Bench Seat
If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s)
can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed
from the vehicles.
Folding the Seatbacks
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.
To fold the seatbacks do the following:
•
Pull up on the release lever, labeled 1, located
on the rear of the seatback, and push the
seatback forward.
•
To return the seat to the passenger position, pull up
on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on
the seatback until the seatback locks into the
upright position.
Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked
into position.
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
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.
CAUTION:
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If the support rod is not properly engaged,
the folded third row seat could come loose in a
sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury
to people and damage to your vehicle. Always
be sure the support rod is properly engaged
when the third row seat is folded forward.
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