2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual - Page 21
2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT Manual
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Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position 2. While still holding the lever 3 toward you, grasp the top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly. 3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down. 4. Push down on the seat firmly. Try pulling it up to be sure it is locked into place. 5. 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. {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 seatback to an upright position, do the following: Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. 1. Pull the lever labeled 3 toward you. 1-15