Cadillac 2011 Escalade ESV - Manual (Page 77)

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Seats and Restraints 3-21
Installing the Third Row Seat
To install the seat:
1. Open the liftgate to access the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Slide the front outboard seat
wheels into the track on the
floor and roll the seat forward.
The front latches should lock
into place. If the latches do not
lock, try tilting the rear of the
seat upward slightly.
3. Lower the rear of the seat and
push down on the seat to
engage the rear floor latches.
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WARNING
A seat that is not locked into
place properly can move around
in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be
injured. Be sure to lock the
seat into place properly when
installing it.
4. Push and pull on the seat to
make sure it is locked into place.
The seatback cannot be raised
to the upright position unless
the seat is latched to the floor.
5. Raise 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.
6. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
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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.
7. Make sure the safety belts are
returned to the original position
over the seatbacks.