Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 13

To fold a front seatback forward, lift the seatback latch.
When you return the seatback to its original position, the
seatback will lock.
If the seatback isn't 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.
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models)
The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get
in and out of the rear seat.
Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and
Move the right front seatback to its original position
the whole seat will slide forward.
after someone gets into the rear seat area. Then move
the seat rearward until
it
locks.
Tilt the seatback completely forward again to
get out.
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If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it
can move. In a
sudden stop or crash, the person
sitting there could be injured. After you've used
it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat
to be sure it is locked.
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