Chevrolet 2013 Malibu, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/6/12
Seats and Restraints 3-9
Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be
folded down for more cargo space.
Fold a 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.
To fold the seatback down:
1. Lower the rear seat head
restraints completely. See Head
Restraints on page 3 ‑ 2 .
2. Lift the rear seat armrest and
place it in the folded position,
if necessary. See
Rear Seat
Armrest on page 3 ‑ 10 .
3. Make sure the outboard safety
belt is in the belt guide.
4. Pull on the lever on the top of
the seatback to unlock it.
A tab near the seatback lever
raises when the seatback is
unlocked.
5. Fold the seatback down.
Repeat the steps for the other
seatback, if desired.
Raising the Seatback
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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.