1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 26

c-- Split Bench Seats 1 If you have the split bench seat (50/50or 40/60), the seatbacks can be folded down individually and the sections can be removed individually. The sections can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually. The second row (40/60) split bench may be equipped with built-in child restraint(s). See "Built-In Child Restraint" in the Index. ,A LAUTION: A seat thatisn't lockedinto place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in thevehicle could beinjured. Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it. 7. Pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks 8. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. To fold down the seatback on either section of the split bench seat, pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat or lift up on the lever on the front of the seatback. I 1 l Use the lever on the front of the seatback to raise or lower the seatback to the desired position. If the seatback isn't locked,it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Thatcould cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-18