Cadillac 2010 Escalade - Manual (Page 50)

The seatback will fold forward. Leaving the
seatback in this position creates a flat load floor.
If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front
seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the
upright position.
3. Lift the lever again
to release the rear of
the seat from the floor.
The seat will tumble
forward.
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