Cadillac SRX 2016 Owner's Manual page 61

60 Seats and Restraints
3. Lift the lever on the top of the
seatback. A tab near the
seatback lever raises when the
seatback is unlocked.
4. Fold the seatback forward.
A tab near the seatback lever
retracts when the seatback is
locked in place.
Keep the seatback in the upright,
locked position when not in use.
Raising the Seatbacks
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.
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.
To raise the seatback:
1. Lift the lever on top of the
seatback. Raise the seatback
and release the lever. A tab
near the seatback lever raises
when the seatback is unlocked.
2. Push the seatback rearward
until it locks in the upright
position. A tab near the
seatback lever retracts when
the seatback is locked in place.
3. Make sure the rear safety belts
are not twisted or caught
between the seat cushion and
the seatback.
Reclining the Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift and hold the lever on top of
the seatback. A tab near the
seatback lever raises when the
seatback is unlocked.
2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and
then release the lever when the
seatback is in the desired
position. A tab near the
seatback lever retracts when
the seatback is locked in place.