2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 17

The other lever is located on the rear of the seat. 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 or recliner lever to fold or recline the seatbacks. Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. ng or Rec ling the Sea, ac ks Nylon Strap Recliner Lever 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. To fold the seatback forward, pull the nylon strap located on the rear of the seat or lift up on the recliner lever located on the front of the seatback. The seatback will lock into place. To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap or lift the recliner lever while raising the seatback until it locks upright. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. 1-10