Buick Enclave: Rear Seats. Third Row Seats

Rear Seats

A. Seat Adjustment Handle
B. Reclining Seatback Strap
C. Sliding Seat Lever

Entering and Exiting the Third Row

WARNING
Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury during a sudden stop or crash. Always return the second row seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to confirm that it is locked securely in place.

Notice: Folding a rear seat while the safety belts are still buckled may damage the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

To access the third row:

1. Remove any objects from the floor in front of the second row seat, from the seat itself, and from the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Move the front center console armrest completely forward.

See Center Console Storage.

3. Place the folding armrests in the upright position.
4. Make sure the safety belt is unfastened and properly stowed.
5. Pull the sliding seat lever (C) forward and move the seatback forward. The seat cushion will fold, and the entire seat will slide forward. The head restraints fold out of the way automatically.

Returning the Seat to the Seating Position

To return the second row seat to its normal passenger seating position:

1. Remove objects from the floor behind the second row seat and from the seat tracks on the floor.
2. Pull the seatback rearward until it locks into place.
3. Slide the seat rearward by pushing on the seatback until the seat locks securely.
4. Return the head restraint to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling the head restraint forward until it locks.

Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in place.

5. Push down on the rear of the seat cushion until it locks securely.
6. Push and pull on the seatback and seat cushion to confirm that both are locked in place.
7. Check that the safety belt is not trapped under the seat cushion.

Reclining the Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly in the seat and pull the reclining seatback strap (B).
2. Move the seatback to the desired angle, then release the strap to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is fully locked.

Folding the Seatback

To fold the second row seatbacks:

1. Remove anything on or under the seat.
2. Place the armrest in the upright position and unfasten the safety belt.
3. Pull forward on the reclining seatback strap (B), then push down on the seatback.

The head restraint folds down automatically.

To return the seatback to the seating position, lift the upper corner of the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place.

Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Pull up on the head restraint to return it to the upright, locked position.

For comfortable Buick Enclave passenger use, always check that the second row seat is fully locked after sliding, folding, or reclining it. A properly secured seat helps maintain correct belt fit and safer seating for rear passengers.

Adjusting the Seats

Third Row Seats

WARNING
Using the third row seating position while the second row seat is folded, or while it is pushed forward in the entry position, can increase the risk of injury in a sudden stop or collision.

Always return the second row seat to the normal passenger seating position before anyone rides in the third row. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is fully locked into place.

Folding the Seatback

Notice: Folding a rear seat while the safety belts are still fastened can damage the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and place them back in their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

To fold the third row seatback:

1. Remove any items from on the seat and from the floor area underneath it.

2. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch by using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, then allow the belt to retract into the headliner.

Store the mini-latch in the holder provided in the headliner.

3. Pull up on the release lever located on the back of the seat.
4. Push the seatback forward until it lies flat.

Returning the Seat to the Seating Position

To return the seatback to the normal seating position:

1. From the rear of the vehicle, raise the seatback to the upright position by using the pull strap on the back of the third row seat, or lift the seatback from inside the vehicle and push it into place.

WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That movement could injure the person seated there.

Always push and pull on the seatbacks to confirm that they are locked securely.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

WARNING
A safety belt that is routed incorrectly, attached improperly, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.

The person wearing that belt could be seriously injured. After the rear seatback is raised, always check that the safety belts are properly routed, properly attached, and not twisted.

3. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle.

Do not allow the belt to twist.

4. Pull on the safety belt to confirm that the mini-latch is secure.

Removing the Third Row Seats

To remove a third row seat:

1. Remove the cargo management system, if it is equipped and installed.

See Cargo Management System.

2. Remove any objects from on or under the seat.

Notice: Folding a rear seat while the safety belts are still fastened can damage the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

3. Fold the seatback down.

See “Folding the Seatback” earlier in this section.

4. Remove the rear bolts from the floor on each side of the seat.
5. Remove the seat by tilting it slightly upward and then pulling it out through the rear of the vehicle in one continuous motion.
6. Reinstall the bolts in the floor holes for storage.

Installing the Third Row Seats

To reinstall a third row seat:

1. Before installing the seat, the seatback must be folded forward. See “Folding the Seatback” earlier in this section.

The seats must be placed in the correct locations to attach properly. The wider seat must be installed on the driver side, and the narrower seat must be installed on the passenger side. Remove the bolts from the floor holes before installing the seats.

2. Position the seat on the vehicle floor so that the front seat hooks engage the vehicle bars.
3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to 55Y(41 lb ft). Pull up on the seat to make sure it is locked in place.
4. Raise the seatback to the upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked into place.
5. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle.

Do not let the belt twist.

In the Buick Enclave, the third row is most useful when every latch, belt, and seatback is checked carefully after folding, removing, or reinstalling the seat. Taking a few extra seconds to verify everything is locked properly helps keep passengers safer and makes everyday Buick Enclave use more secure.