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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6014422) - 2014 - crc - 8/15/13
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Seats and Restraints
Returning the Seat to the
Seating Position
To return the seatback to the
seating position:
1. From the rear of the vehicle,
raise the seatback to the upright
position using the pull strap on
the back of the third row seat,
or lift the seatback and push it
into place from inside the
vehicle.
2. The headrest must be locked
into place before sitting in
the seat.
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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.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked in place.
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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.
4. Reconnect the center safety belt
mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do
not let it twist.
5. Pull on the safety belt to be sure
the mini-latch is secure.
Removing the Third Row Seats
To remove a third row seat:
1. Remove the cargo management
system, if equipped and
installed. See
Cargo
Management System on
page 4-3
.
2. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
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Caution
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.
3. Fold the seatback down. See
“
Folding the Seatback
”
earlier in
this section.
4. Remove the rear bolts on the
floor on each side of the seat.