1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 45
1998 Chevrolet Venture Manual
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A CAUTION: A seat thatisn't locked into place properly can move around ina collision or sudden stop. People in thevehicle could be injured. Be sure tolock the seat into place properly when installing it. 6 . Lift the seatback recliner lever or pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. 3. If the front latches are not attaching correctly, check that the seat is in the full rear position. 7. Push and pull on the seatback to check thatit is locked into place. 4. Firmly pushthe rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing downon the rearof the seat.. I A CAUTION: If the seatbackisn't locked, it couldmove crash. That could forward ina sudden stop or cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearwardon the seatback be to sure it is locked. I 5. Try to raise the seat to check that is it locked down. 1-32