Chevrolet VENTURE 2001 Manual page 32

Captain's Chairs
If your vehicle has the captain's chairs, the seatbacks
can be folded forward or reclined and the seats can
be removed.
To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner
lever to move the seatback to the desired position.
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It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean
forward, taking the weight off the seatback.
The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or
exiting the vehicle.
The seatbacks on the captain's chairs also fold forward
to put items behind the left and right seats.
Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback
forward. The seatback will lock into place when you
push it back to the upright position.
CAUTION:
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.