2001 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 20

Split Bench Seats (If Equipped) If your vehicle has the split bench seat, the seatbacks can be folded forward or reclined individually and the sections can be flipped forward or removed individually. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat can be reclined or folded forward. To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place when you push it back to the upright position. After raising a seatback to an upright position, push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright. Removing the Split Bench Seat Each section of the split bench seat can be flipped forward or removed individually. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to put items behind the seats. 1. Unlatch the shoulder belt from the lap-belt. 1-8