Cadillac Escalade Quiz
Seats and Restraints

Power Reclining Seatbacks

In this manual: Seats and Restraints
Introduction — 5In Brief — 64Keys, Doors, and Windows — 50Seats and Restraints — 75Storage — 10Instruments and Controls — 74Lighting — 21Infotainment System — 129Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 143Vehicle Care — 165Service and Maintenance — 16Technical Data — 8Customer Information — 40OnStar — 13
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To adjust the seatback:

To adjust the seatback:

  • Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
  • Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.

The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.

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