Black plate (11,1)
Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-7132796) -
2014 - CRC - 7/12/13
Keys, Doors, and Windows
2-11
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 press
j
.
The power assist steps
automatically extend from beneath
the vehicle on the side in which the
door has been opened. Once the
door is closed, the assist steps
automatically move back under the
vehicle after a brief delay. The
vehicle must not be moving for the
assist steps to extend or retract.
The assist steps cannot be disabled
in the extended position.