2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 58

3-8 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Adjust the seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. 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. { WARNING A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. 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. To fold the seatback down: 1. Make sure the front seatback is not reclined. If it is, the rear seatback will not fold down all the way. If necessary, return the front seatback to the upright position. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. 2. Pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down.