2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the rear glass.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle,
care should be taken not to block or damage the
CHMSL unit.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle’s second row seat may have an
armrest/storage compartment.
Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower
the armrest.
To open the compartment, if equipped, push the button
on the front of the armrest and pull the top open.
Cargo Cover Panels
{CAUTION:
Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove a panel, always store it
in the proper storage location. When you
put it back, always be sure that is securely
reattached.
Notice:Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs
(113 kg) can damage the cargo covers, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers
over the weight limit.
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.
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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. SeeTailgate on
page 2-19for 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.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 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.
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4. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and
set it aside.5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there
are four latches to release (two left-side 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 system.
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Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo area
using the storage strap system. To store the panels,
do the following:1. Secure the storage
strap system in the
cargo storage area by
attaching the six clips
included on the
cargo strap system to
the tie down locations
on either side of
the storage area.
Always use the storage strap system to store the
cargo panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the locked position. The latches are in
the locked position when they are parallel to the
front and back edge of the panel.
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Use the following instructions for the proper storage
sequence and location for each panel:
A. Secure the rst secondary strap.
B. Secure the last secondary strap.
C. Put the rest of the strap system towards the
top of the lid and tray.2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel
with latches up and facing away from you.
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3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with
latches down and facing toward you.4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches up and facing away from you.
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5. Move the rest of the strap system inside the
cargo box, covering the three cargo covers (A).
Fasten the four strap clips (B).6. Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of
each strap.
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7. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap
system to secure tightly.
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
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