Rear Seat Armrest - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

Raising the Seat Backrest
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WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
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WARNING
A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
To raise a seatback:
1. Lift the seatback up and push it
rearward to lock it in place.
Make sure the safety belt is in
the retainer clip and is not
twisted or caught in the
seatback.
A tab near the seatback lever
retracts when the seatback is
locked in place.
The centre rear safety belt
may lock when you raise the
seatback. If this happens, let the
belt go back all the way and
start again.
2. Push and pull the top of the
backrest to be sure it is locked
into position.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the
other seatback, if necessary.
When the seat is not in use, it
should be kept in the upright,
locked position.
Seats and Restraints

Rear Seat Armrest

The rear seat has an armrest in the
centre of the seatback. Lower the
armrest to access the two
cupholders and the storage area.
To fold, lift the armrest up and push
it rearward until it is flush with the
seatback.
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