2003 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 18

ReturningtheSeats Position to an Upright l To return the seat to the upright position, do the following: 1. On Escalade ESV models. lift the load floor panels and latch them into the seatback. 2. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way. If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. I 3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. 4. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place. 5. On Escalade models, return the head restraints to the upright position. 6. Check to see that the safety belt buckles on the driver's side seat are accessible to the outboard and center occupants and are not under the seat cushions. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won't provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 50/50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed from the vehicle. 1-11