2002 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 13

To recline the seatbacks, do the following. Lift up on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. Removing the Split Bench Seat Each section of the split bench seat can be flipped forward or removed individually. Use the recliner lever to move the seatback to the desired position. It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you lean forward and take the weight off the seatback. To fold the seatback forward, do the following. Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback forward. The seatback will lock into place. Lift up on the lever again to raise the seatback. 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. 1. Unlatch the shoulder belt from the lap-belt. 2. Make sure the seatback is in the upright position. 3. Lift the seatback recliner lever to fold the seatback forward. 1-7