Black plate (15,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-15The seat cannot be unlatchedfrom the floor unless theseatback is folded.4. Unlatch the seat from the floorby lifting lever “2” next to thecarrying handle on the rear ofthe seat, near the bottom.5. Lift the rear of the seat up fromthe floor.6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lockit into place.7. Push and pull on the seat tomake sure it is locked.Put the seat in this position onlywhen necessary for additional cargospace.Returning the Third Row Seatfrom a Tumbled PositionTo return the seat to the normalseating position:1. Open the liftgate to access thecontrols for the seat.2. Make sure there is nothing thatcould become trapped underthe seat.3. Release the seat from thetumbled position by liftinglever “2” next to the carryinghandle at the bottom rear ofthe seat.4. Pull the seat down until it latchesto the floor. The seatback cannotbe raised to the upright positionunless the seat is latched to thefloor.5. Raise the seatback to theupright position.{ 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.6. Push and pull on the seatback tomake sure it is locked.Removing the Third Row SeatTo remove the seat:1. Open the liftgate to access thecontrols for the seat.2. Fold the seatbacks forwardusing lever “1” and theinstructions listed previouslyunder “Folding the Seatback.”The seat cannot be unlatchedfrom the floor unless theseatback is folded.
