Cadillac 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Owner'S Manual

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All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different
configurations — cargo panels on or off, midgate up
or down, rear glass in or out. To allow the vehicle
to operate in these configurations, it is equipped with
features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo
inside the cargo area. Parts of the water management
system, which is designed to quickly direct water out of
the cargo box, are the top drain grates, side rail
channels, catch cups, midgate drain, cargo area floor
drains and the rubber cargo mat.
Even when the water management system is working
properly and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.)
when water may be present in the following areas:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front drain
grate (midgate drain grate)
C. Side rail channels and
catch cups
D. Front drains
E. Water drainage area
(around both sides of the
cargo box and tailgate side)
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo floor
H. Cargo mat
(central area of
mat is intended
to be dry)
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