1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 13

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The front seatback folds forward to let you access the rear of the vehicle. Seatback Latches(2-Door Utility) I To fold a seatback forward, pull this lever forward and tilt the seatback forward. If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injuryto the person sitting there. Always press rearward the seatback to on be sure itis locked. To return the seatback to the uprightposition, just push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked. 1-6