1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 20

Jump Seat (Extended Cab Models) Your extended cab pickup has a jump seat in the rear area. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or air bag system. /i\ CAUTION: To fold the jump seat down, pull down on the handle on the bottom of the seat until the seat is in place, then move the seatback to a vertical position. To store the seat, foldthe seatback down on the cushion, then push the entireseat up until it is flush with the trim panels. Don't let the safety belts be damaged by the hinges or the latches. Safety belts should be folded and stored between the seatcushion and seatback. - Don't let anyone ride where he she can't wear or a safety belt properly. If are in a crash and you you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from You can be seriously it. injured orkilled. In the same crash, might you not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-6