Black plate (12,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-7132796) -2014 - CRC - 7/12/133-12 Seats and RestraintsReturning the Seat to theSitting PositionTo return the seat to the sittingposition from the tumbled position:1. Pull the seat down until it latchesto the floor. The seatback cannotbe raised if the seat is notlatched to the floor.{ 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.2. Lift the seatback and push itrearward. Push and pull on thebackrest to make sure it islocked.3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat,make sure the safety belt in thecentre seating position is notcaught between the two seatsand is not twisted.Third Row SeatsOn vehicles with a third row seat,the seatback(s) can be folded, andthe entire seat can be tumbled orremoved from the vehicle.Folding the Seatback(s)To fold the seatback:1. Open the tailgate to access thecontrols for the seat.2. Remove all items on the seatcushion.Notice: Folding a rear seat withthe safety belts still fastened maycause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle thesafety belts and return them totheir normal stowed positionbefore folding a rear seat.3. Lift the release lever "1," locatedon the bottom rear of theseatback on the outboard side ofthe seat, and the seatback willfold forward.Returning the Seatback(s) tothe Upright PositionTo return the seat backrest to theupright position:1. Open the tailgate to access thecontrols for the seat.2. Pull up on the seatback until itlocks into the upright position.
