2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 23

Tilting the Bench Seat Once the third seatback has been folded down, the entire seat can be tilted forward to create a flat load floor. To do this, do the following: 1. Enter the rear cargo area of the vehicle. 2. Make sure the head restraints have been lowered completely. 3. With the seat folded, unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever located under the carrying handle at the rear of the seat labeled 2. {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. {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. 1-17