2002 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 14

Seatback Latches 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. The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the rear seat. The seatback will move back and forth freely unless you come to a sudden stop, then it will lock into place. The seatback latches are located on the back side of the front seats near the bottom of the outboard side of the seat. To fold the seatback forward when it's in the locked position, lift the latch and fold the seatback at the same time. The seatback may not fold without some help from you if your vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill. In this case, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift the latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. 1-8