2005 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 111

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 NOTE: Before returning the second row 40% seats to their upright position, always snap the third row seat flipper panel(s) back to the third row seat first. NOTE: The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the seat back. Third Seat 50/50 Split Seat - If Equipped 3 WARNING! Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion and back are properly engaged. Proper engagement can be verified by pushing/pulling on the upright seatback. The seatback will not move unless properly engaged. Do not sit in the 3rd row seat with the second row seatback(s) folded or tumbled. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. To Fold The Seat(s) Pull up the release handle(s) and move the seatback forward. This can be performed from either the front or rear of the third row seats. The seatback and seat cushion move simultaneously into load floor position and rests