Jeep Automobile Owner's Manual page 104

104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to
fold down easily.
1. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle)
to release.
Rear Seat Release
2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
Folding Rear Seat
To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer-
ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its