GMC Terrain: Rear Seats / Folding the Seatback

Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.

Caution

Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

To fold the seatback:

  1. Fold the head restraint. See Head Restraints.

    GMC Terrain. Folding the Seatback

  2. Pull the handle on top of the seatback to unlock it.

    A tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked.

  3. Fold the seatback forward.

    GMC Terrain. Folding the Seatback

  4. Stow the seat belt in the belt stowage clip.

    Repeat the steps to fold the other seatback, if desired.

    GMC Terrain. Folding the Seatback

    If equipped, the rear seatbacks can also be folded forward by pulling the levers on the passenger side of the rear cargo area.

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    Raising the Seatback

    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...

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