2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 15

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats Extended models: The passenger's side of the second row 60/40 or rear bucket seats has an easy entry feature. This makes it easy to get in and out of the third seat, if your vehicle has one. To operate the easy entry seat turn the release lever, located on the back of the seat upward. Tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle by pulling the top of the seat forward. When you do the seat bottom will release. Pull the seat forward until it stops. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when finished. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked in place. {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. 1-9