2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - Page 66

3-10 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the seat. Push the seatback rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position. 3. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let the belt twist. 4. Pull on the center safety belt to make sure the mini-latch is secure. 5. Repeat the steps to raise the other seatback, if necessary. When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position. { Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat Steps 2-3 to fold the other seatback, if desired. { Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not 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.