Cadillac 2013 Escalade ESV, Owner Manual M

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Cadillac Escalade (Europe) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/20/12
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
Manual Operation of Power
Tailgate
To change the tailgate to manual
operation, press OFF on the tailgate
switch.
With the power tailgate disabled and
all of the doors unlocked, the
tailgate can be manually opened
and closed.
To open the tailgate, press the touch
pad on the handle (B) and lift up.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the tailgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the tailgate. This
will cause the tailgate to be
unlatched. The tailgate latch will
power close. Always close the
tailgate before driving.
If
8
on the RKE transmitter
or
l
on the tailgate is pressed
while power operation is disabled,
the lamps will flash three times, but
the tailgate will not move.
It is not recommended to drive with
the tailgate open, however, when
driving with the tailgate open; the
tailgate should be set to manual
operation by pressing OFF on the
tailgate switch on the centre
console.
The tailgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the tailgate will not
open. The tailgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected
with adequate voltage, the switch is
not disabled, and the tailgate still
will not function, see a dealer for
service.
Liftglass
If equipped, there are two ways to
open the liftglass:
. Press the button on the
underside of the number plate
applique (A).
. Press
m
on the RKE
transmitter.
Power Assist Steps
The vehicle may have power
assist steps. To enable or disable
the power assist steps push
j
.