1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 25

IA CAUTION: I Split Bench Seats If you have the split bench (50/50or 40/60), the seat seatbacks can be folded down individually and the sections can be removed individually. The sections can also be adjusted fonvaxd or rearward individually. The secondrow (40/60) split bench may be equipped with built-in child restraint(s). See "Built-In Child Restraint" in the Index. Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks To fold down the seatback on either section of the split bench seat,pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat or lift up on the lever on the front of the seatback. move around in a collision or suddenstop. People in the vehicle could be injured. sure to lock Be it. the seat into place properly when installing 7. Pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat and raise the seatback until it locks upright. 8. Push and pull on the seatback to check it is that locked into place. If the seatbackisn't locked,it could move forward ina sudden stopor crash. Thatcould cause injury to the personsitting there. Always press rearwardon the seatback to be sure it is locked. Use thelever on the front of the seatback to raise or lower the seatback to desired position. the 1-1s