2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

Cargo Tie Downs
There are eight cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area.
You can use these to strap cargo in. The tie downs
are also used to secure the cargo cover panel storage
bag. For more information see ªCargo Cover Panelsº
earlier in this section.
All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different
con®gurations (cargo panels on or off, midgate up or
down, rear glass in or out), allowing the cargo and
passenger area to be open to the environment. To allow
the vehicle to operate in these con®gurations, it is
equipped with many different features to help it resist
the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo
area. Some of the features that help with this are the
following: top drain grates, side rail channels, catch
cups, midgate drain, cargo area ¯oor drains and
the rubber cargo mat. These are all part of the water
management system, which is designed to quickly direct
water out of the cargo box.
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Even when the water management system is working
properly and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.)
when water may be present in the following areas:A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front drain grate (Midgate drain grate)
C. Side rail channels and catch cups
D. Front drains
E. Water drainage area (around both sides of
the cargo box and tailgate side)
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo ¯oor
H. Cargo mat (central area of mat is intended to be dry)
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system performs
properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover
system are fully closed and that each element of
the water management system is clean and not blocked
with debris. Follow the instructions given next in this
section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item
of the water management system.
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Top Drain Grates ± Removal and
Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear glass on
both sides of the vehicle. You may need to clean the
grates and drains if there seems to be blockage. But ®rst
you will have to remove the drain grates by pulling
them off of the vehicle. To remove each drain grate,
do the following:
1. Start with the cargo panels off. See
Cargo Cover
Panels on page 2-55for more information.2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from
the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water.
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To replace the drain grate do the following:
1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the
grate.
2. When you are sure that the clips are aligned with
the slots, push the grate down ®rmly.
The grate should clip into place. Don't force the grate
if it won't clip into place; realign the clips with the holes
and try again.Side Rail Channels
The side rail channels are located on top of both sides
of the cargo area. You may want to ¯ush them out
with clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside
of them.
When loading cargo into the cargo area, be careful not
to damage the rails.
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Midgate Drain Grate Removal and
Cleaning
The midgate drain grate is located near the base
of the Midgate (the Midgate side facing outside).
You will ®nd a removable drain grate covering the
drain. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc.
you will need to ¯ush the Midgate drain with water.But ®rst you will have to remove the drain grate by
using the following steps:
1. Lower the midgate. SeeMidgate on page 2-12for
more information.
2. Pull up on the rear (side opposite the midgate) of
the drain grate.
3. Tilt the drain grate away from you and pull it
straight out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area ¯oor drains
located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo
area. These drains should be cleaned periodically to
allow water to exit the cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can ¯ush
the drains through the cutouts, but if the cargo area
is extremely dirty you can lift up the edges of the cargo
¯oor mat or take the whole mat out and ¯ush the
drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle is equipped with top-box storage units on
both side of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a ¯at 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 under
Exterior Lamps on page 3-14for more information on
cargo lamps. Use the ignition/door key to lock the
top boxes.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs
to be on or RAP needs to be active. See ªRetained
Accessory Powerº under
Ignition Positions on page 2-28.
Press and release the rear side of the button located in
the front overhead console to express-open the
glass panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel,
press and hold the front of the button. The glass will not
be fully seated unless the button is held until the
glass stops moving. With the sunroof closed, press the
forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the
vent position.The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which
you can pull forward to block sun rays.
If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof
glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop
at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed,
the glass panel can be closed or opened.
Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods
of time as debris may collect in the tracks.
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected or is
not working, you may need to reprogram the sunroof.
To do this, start the vehicle and press the forward
side of the sunroof button until the glass panel moves
to a fully closed position. Release, and press again
to move to the vent position which occurs when
the sunroof is fully tilted rearward. This will reset the
memory and enable the sunroof to function properly.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the
driver's door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver's and passenger's outside mirror,
and the radio station presets. The settings for these
features can be personalized for both driver 1 and
driver 2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory
buttons labeled 1 and 2 on the driver's door and the
numbers on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitters.To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals,
mirrors and radio presets, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver's seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1 or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory
control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the
radio station presets will be recalled if programmed
to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See
DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-47.
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
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