Black plate (9,1)
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
Keys, Doors, and Windows
2-9
Doors
Midgate
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WARNING
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
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WARNING (Continued)
that brings in outside air. This
will force outside air into your
vehicle. See
Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on
page 8
‑
1
.
.
If you have air outlets on or
under the instrument panel,
open them all the way. See
Engine Exhaust on
page 9
‑
30
.
Midgate Operation
This vehicle is equipped with a
Midgate and a removable rear glass
panel. The Midgate allows you to
extend the length of the vehicle's
cargo area.
The following are the main
components of the Midgate system:
A. Latch Levers
B. Grab Handles
C. Glass-Catch Release Button
D. Glass Lock Knobs
E. Glass Retaining Tabs
F.
Midgate Release Handle
G. Glass Alignment Arrows
