1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 13

yellowblue The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat. The seatback latch is designed for one-handed operation. To fold a front seatback forward, lift the seatback latch fully without pushing forward on the seatback. Push the seatback to its original position, the seatback will lock. 3. Push the seatback upright to lock and slide the seat fully rearward to lock. 4. Adjust the seat to the desired position. 5. The front passenger should try to move the seat to make sure the seat is locked into place. Rear Seats Folding the Rear Seat To fold down the rear seat, pull the release straps located in the trunk. The right strap operates the right rear split seat. The left strap operates the left rear split seat. Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) CAUTION: If an easy entry right front seat isn't locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you've used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked. The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat. 1. Fold the right front seatback forward by lifting the seatback latch fully. 2. The seat will slide forward to allow someone to get into the rear seat area. Fold the seatback down from the inside of the vehicle. Push the seatback up to return it to its original position. To make sure the seatback is secure, push the seatback into a fully upright position. Pull the seatback forward slightly to make sure that it is latched. The seatback should not fold down. 1-7