Chevrolet VENTURE 2001, Manual, Page: 20 / 460

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Split Bench Seats
If you have the split bench seat (50/50 or 40/60), the
seatbacks can be folded down individually and the
sections can be removed individually. The 40/60 sections
can also be adjusted forward or rearward individually.
The second row (40/60) split bench may be equipped
with a built
-
in child restraint. See “Built
-
In Child
Restraint” in the Index.
Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
The seatbacks on each section of the split bench seat
can be either folded down or reclined. The following
explains how to use either the nylon strap or the lever
to fold or recline the seatbacks.
To fold down the seatback,
pull this nylon strap on the
rear of the seat, while
pulling the seatback down
until it locks into place.
To raise a seatback, pull the nylon strap while raising the
seatback until it locks upright.
To fold down the seatback,
lift up on this lever located
on the front of the seatback.
Use the lever to raise or lower the seatback to the
desired position.
When raising a seatback to an upright position, push and
pull on the seatback to check that it is locked upright.