1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 13

Seatback Latches The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or reach the storage area behind the seat. A CAUTION: 0 To fold the front seatback forward, lift the latch and, push the seat forward. If the seatback isn't locked, could move it forward ina sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback be sure it to is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position. 1-5