2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual - Page 20

Unfolding the Seatbacks Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat 1. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions listed previously. 2. Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever labeled 2 located on the rear of the seat. {CAUTION: 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. To return the seatbacks to the passenger position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback or the assist strap located on the outboard side of the seat until the seatback locks into the upright position. 3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor and push it forward until it locks into place. You will not be able to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the seatback is folded down. The seat will now remain locked in the upright position. 2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position. 1-14