2000 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 20
2000 Oldsmobile Alero Manual
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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To fold down the rear seat, pull the release straps located in the trunk. CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat. 1. Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully. 2. The seat will slide forward to allow someone to get into the rear seat area. 3. Push the seatback upright to lock and slide the seat fully rearward to lock. 4. Adjust the seat to the desired position. 5. The front passenger should try to move the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place. The right strap operates the right rear split seat. The left strap operates the left rear split seat. Fold the seatback down from the inside of the vehicle. Push the seatback up to return it to its original position. To make sure the seatback is secure, push the seatback into a fully upright position. Pull the seatback forward slightly to make sure that it is latched. The seatback should not fold down. 1-8