2002 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 15

The following explains how to use the recliner lever to fold or recline the seatbacks. To fold the seatback forward, lift up on the recliner lever located on the front of the seatback. The seatback will lock into place. Adjusting the Split Bench Seats (Second Row) The second row bench seats are adjustable. There are two adjustment levers on each section of the split bench seats to adjust the seat forward or rearward. To raise a seatback, lift the recliner lever while raising the seatback until it locks upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. To recline the seatback, lift the recliner lever. Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position then let go of the recliner lever. To return the seatback to an upright position, lift the recliner lever without putting any pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place. One is located below the center, in the front of each section of the split bench. 1-9