2006 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 13

{CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 1-58 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. To fold the seatback forward, do the following: 1. Make sure the seatback is in the most upright position and locked by using the reclining seatback lever on the outboard side of the seat. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-4. {CAUTION: Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving. Seat without Side Impact Airbag shown, Seat with Airbag similar 2. If your vehicle has the passenger folding seat without an airbag, press either lever located on the back of the seatback and fold the seatback forward. If your vehicle has the passenger folding seat with an airbag, press the lever located on the back of the seatback on the inboard side. Press the lever and fold the seatback forward. 1-7