Quick answer

Remove obstructions, use the top handle or the equipped one-touch fold button to move the second-row seat forward, then push it rearward until it locks.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

The manual-release procedure is documented for the 2025 Enclave; the one-touch buttons are optional equipment and must be physically present.

Required equipment / service
second-row third-row-access seat
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • second-row third-row-access seat
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Published availability and qualifications

The manual-release procedure is documented for the 2025 Enclave; the one-touch buttons are optional equipment and must be physically present.

  • one-touch operation requires the optional one-touch fold buttons
Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Seating and cargo orientation diagram for Buick Enclave
Seating and cargo orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Remove items from the second-row seat and from the floor immediately in front of and behind it.

  2. 02

    Pull the handle on top of the seatback and pull the seat forward, or press an equipped one-touch fold button at the seat bottom or on the seatback.

  3. 03

    Allow the passenger to enter or exit the third row while keeping hands and feet clear of the seat tracks.

  4. 04

    Move the second-row seatback rearward until it positively locks, then verify the seat is secure before driving.

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Important limits

  • Do not operate the seat while objects, feet or a child restraint interfere with its travel.
  • The seat must be returned to a fully latched position before the vehicle moves.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the seat will not move, clear both seat tracks and verify nothing is pressing against the seatback.
  • ✓If an equipped one-touch button does not respond, use the top handle and have the electrical feature inspected if the fault persists.
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Primary evidence

Getting to Know Your 2025 Buick Enclave - Third-Row Access

Relevant section or page: 8. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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