2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 21

To recline the seatback on base-level split bench seats, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to put items behind the seats. Lift up or push forward on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position. After raising a seatback to an upright position, push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright. Base-Level To recline the seatback on up-level split bench seats, push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Up-Level Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. 1-9