Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
15
Warning (Continued)
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts properly
and the doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is driven.
.
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be unable
to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and
can suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door when
you slow down or stop the
vehicle. Locking the doors can
help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q
or
K
on a power door lock
switch.
.
Pull the front door handle once to
unlock and open it. Pull the rear
door handle once to unlock it and
again to open it.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q
or
K
on the remote key.
.
Use the mechanical key in the
driver door. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See
“
Driver Door
Key Lock Cylinder Access
”
later in
this section.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
opened or locked. To unlock and open
any door, press the touchpad on the
inside grip area of the outside door
handle. Touch the sensor on the front
outside door handle to lock. See
“
Keyless Access Operation
”
in
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder and unlatch the door:
1. Remove the mechanical key from
the remote key.
