2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 70

3-4 Seats and Restraints 4. Release the lever. Do not try to release the seatback before pulling the release levers or the release system can be damaged. Folding the Bench Seat To fold the bench seat: 1. Push back on the front of the seatback. WARNING (Continued) rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Reverse the steps to raise the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position before driving. Make sure the safety belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. { WARNING 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. Center Seat 2. Pull one of the release levers, at each end of the seat on the lower rear of the seatback, completely out. 3. While holding the lever out, fold the seatback forward until it rests on the seat. { WARNING 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 (Continued) If equipped, the center front seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down.