2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 56

3-10 Seats and Restraints To raise the seatback: 1. Lift the lever fully to unlock the seatback. Then, raise the seatback and push it rearward until it re-engages. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. { Warning 3. Lift the lever fully and fold the seatback forward. If necessary, move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever. 4. Continue lowering the seatback until it is completely folded and locks in place. 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. { Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.