2008 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 12

Center Seat Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Flip and Fold Feature If your vehicle has this feature, you can flip the bottom seat cushion(s) forward and fold the seatback(s) down for an extended flat cargo area. To use this feature: Your vehicle may have a front center seat. There are cupholders on the underside of the seat cushion. To use them, flip the seat cushion forward. This seat can also be used as a storage area by lowering the seatback. See Center Console Storage on page 2-48. The seatback doubles as an armrest for the driver or front passenger when the center seat is unoccupied. 1. Flip the bottom seat cushion forward by pulling up on the tab located in the center of the seat cushion where the seatback meets the seat cushion. There is a tab on both rear seats. Make sure the front seats are not reclined. If they are, the seat cushion will not flip forward completely. 1-8