1997 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 19

To fold the seat, pull on the release handle at bottom the of the seat cushion marked RELEASE. When you release theseat cushion, the seatback is automatically released. Pull the loop on the seatback seat forward and fold the seatback onto the cushion. While the seat is in the foldedposition, hang the latch plate end of the outer passenger position safety belts on the hooks at the top of each retractor cover, out of the way. To return the seat to the passenger position, just lift up on the seatback and push it rearward until it latches. 1-9