2010 PONTIAC G3 fold seats

Reclining Seatbacks
This lever is located on the outboard side of the front
seats.1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑6.
Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase
cargo space.
For detailed instructions see Rear Seat Operation
(Sedan)
on page 2‑8or Rear Seat Operation
(Hatchback) on page 2‑10.
Head Restraint Adjustment
The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head
restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints
on
page 2‑2.
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Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation (Sedan)
Folding the Seatbacks
The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase
cargo space.
To fold down the seatbacks:
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.
1. Remove the safety belt strap from the safety belt guide by pulling it through the slot.
2. Push the head restraints all the way down.
3. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle.
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Unfolding the Seatbacks
To return the seatback to the upright position:1. Hook the safety belts into the safety belt guide.
2. Lift the seatback up and push it to its original position.
{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 down and rearward firmly on the top of the seatbacks until it latches securely in the fully
upright position.
4. To reattach the center seat safety belt to the mini buckle, pull it from the retractor.
5. Push the latch plate at the end of the safety belt strap into the mini-buckle until the mechanism
clicks. Make sure the strap is not twisted. The
sliding latch plate will face the front of the vehicle.
{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.
6. Insert the safety belt strap back into the safety belt guide.
Rear Seat Operation (Hatchback)
Folding the Rear Seats
The rear seats can be folded to increase cargo space.
To fold the rear seats:
1. Lower the head restraints completely.
2. Unlatch the center safety belt by pressing the red button on the buckle.
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Unfolding the Seats
To return the rear seats to the normal seating position:1. Unclip the hook from the front seat head restraint.
2. Position the buckles in back of the seat latches when moving the rear seats to the sitting position.
Notice: Damage to the safety belt buckle or rear
seat locking mechanism can occur if the safety belt
and buckles are pinched under the rear seat
cushion. Do not place the safety belt and buckles
on the floor under the rear seat cushion when the
rear seat is put back to the sitting position.
3. Push the seat cushion down to its original position until it latches securely. Try to pull up on the seat
to make sure it is locked in place.
4. Hook the safety belts in the outboard seatingpositions into the retaining clips.
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If there is a heavy load, it should be spread out.
See“Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit”
earlier in this section.
{WARNING:
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts
on the vehicle can break, and it can change
the way your vehicle handles. These could
cause you to lose control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of the
vehicle.
Notice:Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. 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 will keep going.
{WARNING:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn,
or in a crash.
.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.
.Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
.When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
.Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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