2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 14

Seatback Latches Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The extended cab's rear seat can be folded up to provide more cargo space. To fold the seat do the following: 1. Push down on the seat while pulling forward on the release strap located under the rear seat cushion. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not 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. The seatbacks fold forward to let you access the rear of the cab. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the lever at the base of the seat to release the seatback. The lever is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback rearward until it latches. After returning the seatback to its upright position, push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 3. After latching the seat cushion up, gently pull forward on it to make sure it is locked. 1-8