Cadillac ESCALADE ESV 2005 Owner's Manual page 33

Once the seatbacks are folded down, on Escalade ESV
models only, the rear seat footwell area will be
exposed and will have to be covered by the load floor
panel. To create a load floor, do the following:
1. Release the panels from the seatbacks by pushing
forward on the latches.
2. Then fold the panels back to cover the rear seat
footwell area.
Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright
Position
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
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
To return the seatbacks to the upright position, do the
following:
1. On Escalade ESV models, lift the load floor panels
and latch them into the seatback.
2. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the
way. On Escalade ESV models, move the headrest
to the seatback.
3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position.
4. Pull forward on the seatback and up on the seat
cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.
5. On Escalade models, return the headrests to the
upright position.
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