Cadillac 2008 Escalade EXT, Owner'S Manual

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Midgate
®
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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area
covered and the tailgate and the Midgate
®
open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the cargo covers on and
the tailgate and Midgate
®
open or if electrical
wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the
Midgate
®
:
•
Make sure all windows are shut.
•
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the
setting that brings in outside air.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
This will force outside air into your
vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-24.
•
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust on page 2-44.
Midgate
®
Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with a Midgate
®
and a
removable rear glass panel. The Midgate
®
allows
you to extend the length of your vehicle’s cargo area.
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