2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 16

Folding the Seatbacks CAUTION: 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. On all models with 60/40 split bench seats, you must insert the center occupant lap belt latch plate into the loop provided, on the underside of the folded forward seat cushion, before folding the rear seat back down on the driver's side. You may have to adjust the location of the latch plate on the webbing so that it reaches the loop. Stowing in this loop will reduce the chances of damaging and soiling the belt. Remember to remove the latch plate from the loop before the seat is returned to the passenger position. On Suburban/Yukon XL insert the two buckles into the retainer in the seatback, before folding the rear seat on the driver's side. The buckles will be out of the way when the seat is folded and will be available for passengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position. Also, make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat and that the head restraints are completely lowered. On Tahoe/Yukon models the rear seatbacks may be equipped with rearward folding head restraints. When the seatback is being folded down, the head restraint will automatically fold rearward to allow a flat load floor for cargo or entry to the third row seat (if equipped). 1-9