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Info - Power Folding Third Row Seat Feature

Subject:Power Folding Third Row Seat Feature

Models:2004 Cadillac SRX with RPO AMO



The 2004 Cadillac SRX features a Power Folding Third Row Seat that automatically flips and folds into the floor providing additional cargo space at the touch of a button.

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the following information:

  1. FOLD Operation of the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
  2. • Storage of the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat Headrests/Restraints
    • Location of the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat Fold/Unfold Buttons
  3. UNFOLD Operation of the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat

1. FOLD Operation of the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat

BEFORE operating the power folding third row seat, ensure the following conditions are satisfied:

    • The vehicle must be in PARK (P).
    • The vehicle must not have a low battery.
    • The liftgate or RH rear passenger door must be open.

Important: If the headrests/restraints are not removed before folding the third row seat, the seat back will not fold all the way down.

  1. Remove both headrests/restraints from the third row seat.

  2. Object Number: 716810  Size: SH
    1.1. Press the release tab on the head restraint retainer to release.
    1.2. Pull straight up on the headrest/restraint to remove from the seat back retainers.
  3. Store the headrests/restraints in the floor storage compartment behind the third row seat:

  4. Object Number: 1372642  Size: MF
    2.1. Open the floor storage compartment cover and insert the head restraint posts through the openings/slots in the carpet on the rear wall of the storage compartment.
    2.2. Position and snap the headrests/restraints in the provided storage tray.
  5. Locate one of the two 3rd row seat fold/unfold buttons:

  6. Object Number: 1372648  Size: MF
    3.1. Single fold/unfold button (1) behind the second row seat on the RH passenger side trim panel.
    3.2. Two buttons, tilt (2) and fold/unfold (3), inside the liftgate behind the third row seat on the RH side trim panel.
  7. Prior to activating the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat Cycle:
  8. • The ignition must be in ON or ACCESSORY.
    • OR, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (Key Fob) or the front door power lock switch 3 times to enable the rear seat cycle for two minutes.

    Important: If the fold/unfold button is released early, the seat cycle will stop. Press the button again and the seat cycle will reverse direction.

    Important: If the seat cycle is interrupted/blocked, a chime will be heard.

  9. Press and HOLD one of the two fold/unfold buttons until the cycle is completed.
  10. After the seat has folded, unsnap the carpet seat back panel and flip it forward to create a flat load floor space.

2. UNFOLD Operation of the Power Folding 3rd Row Seat

BEFORE returning the third row seat to the upright seat position:

    • The ignition must be in ON or ACCESSORY.
    • OR, press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (Key Fob) or the front door power lock switch 3 times to enable the rear seat cycle for two minutes.
    • Fold the carpet seat back panel back onto itself and snap the strap.
  1. Press and HOLD one of the two fold/unfold buttons and the seat will unfold into the upright seat position.
  2. Remove the headrests/restraints from the floor storage compartment.
  3. Important: When full seated, approximately 50 mm (2 in) of the third row seat headrest posts are visible.


    Object Number: 716810  Size: SH
  4. Install the headrests/restraints.
  5. 3.1. Align the headrest/restraint posts to the retainers.
    3.2. Slide the headrest/restraint down to the fully seated position of approximately 50 mm (2 in) from the top of the seat back.