2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

3. Push both left latches away from you to lock
the latches. Remember that there are four
latches total for panel 1. You should hear a
click when each latch locks correctly. Lock the
remaining two right latches on panel 1.
The left latch on the cargo covers must be
locked in place before you can lock the right
latch. If you do not follow this exactly, the
cargo cover panels may not lock in place
correctly.4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in
the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding
the back of the cargo panel up.
Push the panel forward until it is snug against
the other panel and then let the back of the
panel down being sure that the pegs align with
the receivers.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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5. Push the latches away from you, starting with
the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You
should hear a click when each latch locks
correctly.
6. Install cargo cover 3 next. Place the latches in
the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover
panel on the cargo area rails while holding
the back of the cargo panel up.Push the panel forward until it is snug against
the other panel and then let the back of the
panel down being sure that the pegs align with
the receivers.
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
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7. Push the latches away from you, starting with
the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You
should hear a click when each latch locks
correctly.
Folding and Storage of Straps
To store the folding straps inside the top box
storage compartment, do the following:
1. Extend the six strap ends on a at surface.
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2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the
center as shown.
3. Take the short strap and surround the folded
webbing, forming a package.4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around
the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the
webbing and place inside the top box
storage compartment.
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Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area
that you can use to strap cargo in.
All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many
different congurations—cargo panels on or off,
Midgate
®up or down, rear glass in or out. The
vehicle has features to help it resist the elements
and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Your
vehicle is designed to quickly direct water out of the
cargo box. The top drain grates, side rail channels,
catch cups, Midgate
®drain, cargo area oor drains
and the rubber cargo mat help do this.
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Even when all of these things are 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 drainsE. Water drainage area
(around both sides of
the cargo box and
tailgate side)
F. Rear drainsG. 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
all parts are clean and not blocked with debris.
Follow the instructions given next in this section for
the proper procedures on cleaning each item.
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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. Clean the
grates and drains if there is a blockage.
To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels. SeeCargo Cover
Panels on page 168for 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. Do not force the
grate if it will not 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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