1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO fold seats

Head Restraints
Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable
on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down
so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of
your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck
injury in a crash.
Seatback Latches (Non-Touring
Bench Seats)
To fold your non-touring
seatback forward, pull up
on the latch release lever
while pulling the seatback
toward
you.
The lever is on the right rear
of your seat. unlock
the seat by pushing forward on the lever, while
pushing down
on the seat. Make sure the seatback is
locked when it is put back
in the upright position.
After the latch has been released, push the seatback
down until it locks
in place. To raise the seatback,
If the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward
in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Rear Seats
A seat that isn't locked into place properly can
move around in
a collision or sudden stop. People
in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock
the seat into place properly when installing it.

1 A, CAUTION:
A safety belt that is twisted or not properly
attached won’t provide the protection needed in
a crash. The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After installing the seat, always
check to be sure that the safety belts are not
twisted and are properly attached.
Bucket Seats
If you have rear bucket seats in your vehicle, they will
recline and adjust the same way as the front manual
bucket seats. See “Reclining Seatbacks” earlier in this
section or in the Index.
Bench Seats
If you have bench seats in your vehicle, each seat can
carry up
to three passengers. They can also be removed
to increase storage space. The
center and rear bench seats
can be adjusted forward
or rearward by
the lever at the front of the seat.
Move the seat adjustment
lever at
the front of the seat
toward the passenger’s side
to unlock
it. Slide the seat to
where you want it. Then
release the lever and try to
move the’seat with your
body,
to make sure the seat
is locked into place.
The non-touring center bench seat has a pivoting
right armrest. The left armrest can also be used as
a
storage compartment.
The optional touring bench seats come with moveable
armrests, individual reclining seatbacks, adjustable
headrests and a fold-down center console.
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Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask
your dealer
to help you load your vehicle the right way.
I NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading,
If you put things inside your vehicle
-- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
-- they will go as fast
as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. Things
you put inside your vehicle
and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in
a crash.
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Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle,
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle,
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave
a seat folded down unless you
need to.
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