Cadillac 2006 Escalade Owner's Manual page 21

CAUTION:
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If the 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 seatback to be sure it is
locked.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat(s)
The seat(s) can be tilted forward for additional cargo
space.
To tilt the seat, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the
50/50 seat(s).
2. Make sure the head restraints are completely
lowered.
3. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions
listed under "Folding the Seatbacks" previously.
You will not be able to unlatch the seat from
the floor unless the seatback is folded down.
5. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor.
6. Tilt the seat fully forward and lock it into place.
7. Push and pull on the seat.
Put the seat in this position only when necessary for
additional cargo space.
4. Unlatch the seat from
the floor by pulling up
on the lever labeled 2,
located next to the
carrying handle at the
rear of the seat.
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