1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 18

To fold the seat, pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, stow the head restraints by sliding them into the rear of the seatback. Make sure the posts go in all the way. Then, pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward. After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat. To return the seatto the passenger position, first remove the head restraints by sliding them out of the seat cushion. all the way. Then, Lift the seatback up and push rearward lower the seat cushion untilit latches in position. After returning the seat to the passenger position, return the head restraints to the top of the seatback. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure that the seat is securely in place. If the latch plate portion of the center safety belt was put in the center armrest when the seat was folded, take the latch plate portion out andplace it on the seat. Thatway, the center position safety belt will be available forthe center rear seat passenger to use. 1-11