2001 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 16

D Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by D Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by Reclining Front Seatbacks holding the front part of the control up or down. holding the rear part of the control up or down. Your vehicle has one of the following reclining front seatback controls. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Move the seatback to where you want it and release the lever. Check to see that the handle returns to the original position and that the seatback is securely locked. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. 1-4