2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 18

50/50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed from the vehicles. Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench 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. Folding the Seatbacks {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. To fold the seatbacks do the following: {CAUTION: If the support rod isn't properly engaged, the folded third row seat could come loose in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to people and damage to your vehicle. Always be sure the support rod is properly engaged when the third row seat is folded forward. • Pull up on the release lever, labeled 1, located on the rear of the seatback, and push the seatback forward. • To return the seat to the passenger position, pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback until the seatback locks into the upright position. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position. 1-12