1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 20

0 RELEASE To fold your non-touring seatback forward, pull up on the latch release lever while pulling the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle. A CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there, Always it press rearward on the seatback to be sure is locked. After the latch has been released, push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle until it locks in place.To raise the seatback, unlock theseatback latch by pushing up on the lever while pushingdown on the upper edge of the seatback. Move theseatback into the upright position. Make sure the seatback is locked when it is back in the upright position. Rear Seats I A seat that isn'tlocked into place properly can move around in acollision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it. 1-6