2009 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 13

To raise the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift up fully on the recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, and push up on the seatback. 2. Continue raising the seatback until the seatback re-engages. { CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. The recliner lever is also used to recline the seatback while a passenger is seated. See Manual Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-5. 4. Continue to fold the seat forward until it locks in the folded position. 5. Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1-9