2001 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual - Page 23

On Suburban/Yukon XL models with 60/40 split bench seats, before folding the rear seat on the driver's side, insert the two buckles into the retainer in the seatback. That way, 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. To fold, pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward. To create a load floor, release the panels from the seatback by pushing forward on the latch. Then fold the panels back to cover the rear seat footwell area. To return the seat to the passenger position on a Suburban/Yukon XL, lift the floor load panels and latch them into the seatback. Lift the seatback up and push rearward all the way. Then lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place. After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is flat. If the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion, try moving the front seat forward and/or bringing the front seatback more upright. On the passenger side of Suburban/Yukon XL models, the lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback. 1-10