Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21
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SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
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.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position:
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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 fully while applying
pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the upright
position. If the lever is lifted
without applying pressure, the seat
will release to a folded position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
Entering and Exiting the
Third Row
Manual Fold and Tumble Feature
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Warning
Do not leave the second row seat in
a tumbled position while the
vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat
is not locked. It can move when the
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Warning (Continued)
vehicle is in motion. People in the
vehicle could be injured in a sudden
stop or crash. Be sure to return the
seat to the passenger seating
position before driving the vehicle.
Push and pull on the seat to make
sure it is locked into place.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
The second row seats can be folded
for additional cargo space or folded
and tumbled for easy entry and exit to
the third row seat.
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.
