2009 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 16

To return the seats to the normal position: 2. Ensure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all three positions. 3. Flip the bottom seat cushion back into place. Push firmly on the seat cushion to make sure it is secure. When the seat is not in use, the seatback should be placed in an upright, locked position, and the seat cushion should be in the down position. { CAUTION: If either 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 seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Under Seat Storage The vehicle also has an under seat storage area. To access the storage area, lift up on the tab located in the center of the bottom seat cushion where the seat cushion meets the seatback. See Rear Storage Area on page 2-43 for more information. 1. Raise the seatback up and make sure it latches. { CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 1-12