2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 35

Seats and Restraints 2-9 Rear Seats Split Folding Seatbacks With this feature, either side of the rear seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. WARNING (Continued) The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 1. To fold the seatback down: The rear safety belts must be unbuckled and the front seatbacks are not reclined. { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Lift the lever located on the top of the seatback. 3. Fold the seatback forward. Keep the seat in the upright locked position when not in use. To recline the seatback: 1. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback. 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever when the seatback is in the desired position. { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. (Continued)