Cadillac Escalade: Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature
The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work.
WARNING
Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.
Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat or Outside the Vehicle
WARNING
Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

Driver Side Rear Panel Button Shown
2. Press the automatic seat release button on the panel behind the rear doors.
The seatback automatically folds flat and the seat tumbles forward. There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat
WARNING
Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded
and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the
seat to the passenger sea ...
Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position
To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position:
1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised
if the seat is not latched to the floor.
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In-cabin microfilter
Models without Advanced Climate Control
System:
The climate control system is equipped
with an in-cabin microfilter which collects
dirt, pollen, dust, etc. To make sure the air
conditioner he ...
Adding Washer Fluid
The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on when the
washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each
ignition cycle. When the WASHER FLUID L ...
Closing the hood
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before dr ...






