2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 18

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will lock into place. If your vehicle is parked facing down a steep hill, the seatback may not fold without some help from you. To fold the locked seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear and lift the latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. Seatback Latches There is a latch on the back of the front seat. CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. The latch releases the seat from the locked position. The front seat folds forward to let people get into the rear seat. 1-6