2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 15

Split Bench Seat (If Equipped) If you have the third row split bench seat, the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the seats can be removed individually. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks To fold the seatback forward, pull this nylon strap located on the rear of the seat. The seatback will lock into place. CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat can be either folded forward or reclined. The following explains how to use the nylon strap to fold or recline the seatbacks. To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap while raising the seatback until it locks upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. To recline the seatback, pull the nylon strap. Press back on the seatback until you reach the desired position then let go of the nylon strap. To return the seatback to an upright position, pull on the nylon strap without putting any pressure on the seatback. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked into place. The following explains how to use the recliner lever to fold or recline the seatbacks. 1-9