Black plate (11,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 7/2/13Seats and Restraints 3-112. Unlock the seatback using thevehicle key in the cylinder.Pull the lever on top of theseatback toward you to releasethe seatback.A red tab near the seatbacklever raises when the seatbackis released.3. Fold the seatback forward.Repeat Steps 2–3 to fold theother seatback, if desired.Raising the Seatback{ WarningIf either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a suddenstop or crash. That could causeinjury to the person sitting there.Always push and pull on theseatbacks to be sure they arelocked.{ WarningA safety belt that is improperlyrouted, not properly attached,or twisted will not provide theprotection needed in a crash. Theperson wearing the belt could beseriously injured. After raising therear seatback, always check to besure that the safety belts areproperly routed and attached, andare not twisted.To raise a seatback:1. Lift the seatback up. Make surethe center safety belt and latchdo not get trapped behind theseat. Push the seatbackrearward to secure it in place.A red tab near the seatbacklever retracts when the seatbackis in place.2. Push and pull the top of theseatback to be sure it is inposition.3. Lock the seatback using thevehicle key in the cylinder.4. Reconnect the center safety beltmini-latch to the mini-buckle. Donot let the belt twist.5. Pull on the center safety belt tomake sure the mini-latch issecure.6. Repeat the steps to raise theother seatback, if necessary.When the seat is not in use, itshould be kept in the upright, lockedposition.