Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
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.
To recline the seatback:
To return the seatback to the upright position:
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:
Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual > Steering & Suspension: Power Steering System Bleed
Use clean, new power steering
fluid type only.
Hoses touching frame, body or
engine may cause system noise. Verify that hoses do not touch any other
section of vehicle.
Loose connections may not leak,
but could allow air into steering system. Verify t ...