2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 20

Rear Seats Reclining Rear (Second Row) Seats The seatbacks can be reclined in the second row seats. To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Pull the lever located at the base of the seat cushion forward. Folding Rear (Second Row) Seats The rear seat is a 60/40 split seat which may be folded down to give you more cargo space. The rear seatbacks are equipped with rearward folding head restraints. When the seatback is being folded down, the head restraint will automatically fold rearward to allow a flat load floor for cargo or entry to the third row seating. To fold the rear seat, do the following: 1. Insert the two safety belt buckles into the pocket in the seatback before folding the rear seat on the driver's side. That way, the buckles will be out of the way when the seat is folded and will be available for passengers to use when the seat is returned to the passenger position. Also, make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat 2. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position. 2. Make sure the seatback is in an upright position (unreclined) before folding it. 1-8