2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 61

Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats Only) On vehicles with second row bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined. To recline the seatback: 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 3-9 Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. { 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. 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.