2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

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Rear Armrest/Storage Compartment
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/storage
compartment for the rear seat passengers.
To lower the armrest, pull the loop at the top of the
armrest up and then out.
To open the storage compartment, push the button on the
front of the armrest and pull the top open. Inside you
will find a small storage area and two sets of earbud
headphones for use with the rear seat audio system. See
ªRear Seat Audioº in the Index for more information.
Cupholders
Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front
and rear passengers.
The cupholders are located in the center console for the
front passengers and on the rear of the center console for
the rear passengers.
To use the front cupholders, press down on the raised
lines on the access door and release. The door will then
open. Push the door back down to close it.
To access the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back of the console.

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Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle is equipped with Top-Box Storage units on
both sides of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a flat tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock the top box lid if it
is locked. Press the key cylinder button and swing the
lid open. Turn on the cargo lamps if you need more light
inside the top boxes. See ªCargo Lampsº in the Index
for more information on cargo lamps. Use the
ignition/door key to lock the top boxes.
Cargo Cover Panels
CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
in its proper position in the cargo panel storage
bag with the bag securely attached to the cargo
tie downs. When you put it back, always be sure
that it is securely reattached.

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NOTICE:
The cargo covers are designed to support 250 lbs.
(113 kg) each on top of them. Exceeding the
weight limit can damage the cargo covers.
This damage would not be covered by your
vehicle's warranty.
Your vehicle is equipped with a three-piece cargo cover
system. The cargo panels can be removed and stored in the
cargo area of the vehicle with the cargo panel storage bag.
To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See ªTailgateº in
the Index for more information on the tailgate.
Before removing the cargo panel(s), notice the
numbers embossed on the upper center portion of
each panel. The panels are labeled 1, 2 and 3. There
are also numbered labels on the bottom of the panels.
The numbers on the top and bottom of the panels
will be used as reference when removing, storing and
reinstalling the panels.

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2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right
cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each
cargo panel, toward you to release (unlock) the cargo
panel latches.
3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the
side rails and set it aside. You only need to remove
as many cargo panels as needed for your cargo
carrying needs.4. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set
it aside.

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5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there are four
latches to release (two left
-side latches and two-right
side latches). Set the panel aside.
After you have removed each cargo panel you can store
it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel
storage bag.Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored on either the
driver's or passenger's side of the cargo box using the
storage bag. To store the panels, do the following:

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1. Secure the storage bag
in the cargo storage
area by attaching the
four clips on the cargo
bag to the tie
-down
locations on either side
of the storage area.
It is very important that you use the storage bag to
restrain the cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the closed (locked) position. The
latches are in the closed (locked) position when they
are parallel to the front and back edge of the panel.
Use the art and following instructions for the proper
storage sequence and location for each panel:
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded

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2. Starting with cargo panel 1 (the panel with four
latches), load the cargo panel with latches at the top
of the bag and facing outboard (side of panel with no
latches should be facing you as you load the panel).
3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with
latches down and facing inboard (side of panel with
latches would be facing you as you load the panel).

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4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard
(side of panel with no latches should be facing you
as you load the panel).
5. Zip the bag shut.6. Snug both straps on the bag by pulling on the free
end of the straps.