Chevrolet Captiva Owners Manual: Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Seat Height Adjuster

If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.

Power Seats

If available, move the control forward or rearward to adjust the seat position.

To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4.

Lumbar Adjustment

If available, move the lever forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

• Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
• Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5.

Second Row Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space.

See Rear Seats on page 3-8.

Chevrolet Captiva provides a range of seat adjustment options to ensure comfort and ergonomic support for drivers and passengers. Typically, the Captiva's seats offer multiple manual adjustments, including seat height, seatback recline, and fore/aft positioning. These adjustments allow individuals to customize their seating position to achieve an optimal driving or riding experience.

To adjust the seat height in the Captiva, drivers can typically use a lever or knob located under the front of the seat. By lifting or lowering the lever, the seat's height can be adjusted to suit the driver's preferred seating position and visibility of the road ahead. This feature is particularly beneficial for drivers who want a commanding view or need to adjust their line of sight.

The seatback recline adjustment allows passengers to modify the angle of the seatback for personalized comfort. This adjustment is often controlled by a lever or dial located on the side of the seat, allowing individuals to recline the seatback to their desired angle, whether for relaxation or better lumbar support during long drives.

Additionally, the fore/aft seat adjustment enables drivers and passengers to move the seat forward or backward along a track to find the ideal seating position relative to the pedals, steering wheel, and dashboard. This adjustment ensures that individuals of varying heights and leg lengths can comfortably reach the controls and maintain a comfortable driving posture.

Seat adjustment features in the Chevrolet Captiva contribute to a customizable and comfortable driving or riding experience for occupants. By offering multiple manual adjustments for seat height, seatback recline, and fore/aft positioning, the Captiva ensures that individuals can tailor their seating arrangement to suit their preferences and enhance overall comfort during travel.