2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 23
2003 Pontiac Montana Manual
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The other lever is located on the rear of the bucket seat. The seatback on a bucket seat can be either folded forward or reclined. The following explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever to fold or recline the seatback. 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. Folding or Reclinin the Seal scks 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. 1-16 To fold the seatback forward, pull the nylon strap f located on the rear o 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.