2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 16

Seatback Latches The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. To tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Full Bench) Folding the Rear Seat To fold the seat up, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1. Pull up on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap, located under the seat cushion. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. 1-12 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on it to make sure it is locked.