2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT tailgate

Keys.............................................................. 91
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 92
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation.... 93
Doors and Locks........................................ 101
Door Locks................................................ 101
Power Door Locks..................................... 102
Delayed Locking........................................ 102
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 102
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 103
Lockout Protection..................................... 103
Midgate
®................................................... 104
Tailgate..................................................... 114
Power Running Boards.............................. 114
Windows...................................................... 115
Power Windows........................................ 116
Sun Visors................................................ 117
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 117
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 118
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 121Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 123
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 123
Ignition Positions....................................... 124
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 125
Starting the Engine.................................... 126
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 128
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 128
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 129
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 135
Parking Brake........................................... 136
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 138
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 140
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 140
Engine Exhaust......................................... 141
Running the Engine While Parked............. 142
Mirrors......................................................... 143
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Intellibeam™, OnStar
®, Compass, and
Temperature Display.............................. 143
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................... 145
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 149
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle has one
double-sided key for the
ignition, door locks,
tailgate, and side
storage boxes.
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able
to assist you with obtaining replacements.
In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside
Service
®. SeeRoadside Service on page 548for
more information.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry
Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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You will have one of the RKE transmitters below.
The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, it may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” following for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors, including the tailgate. If enabled through the
Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking
lamps will ash once to indicate locking has
occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will
chirp when the lock button is pressed again
within ve seconds of the previous press of the
lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 257for additional information. Pressing
the lock button may arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 118.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors, including
the tailgate will unlock. The interior lamps will
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on. If enabled through the
DIC, the parking lamps will ash once to indicate
unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 257. Pressing the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter will disarm the
content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 118.With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
armrest on the front doors.
K(Unlock):Press the side of the switch with the
unlock symbol to unlock the doors and tailgate.
Q(Lock):Press the side of the switch with
the lock symbol to lock the doors and tailgate.
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch
or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors
will lock ve seconds after the last door is closed.
You will hear three chimes to signal that the
delayed locking feature is in use.
Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button
on the RKE transmitter twice will override the
delayed locking feature and immediately lock all
the doors.You can turn the delayed locking feature off or
back on again by doing the following:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in
the lock position.
2. Press unlock twice on the RKE transmitter.
This feature will not operate if the key is in
the ignition.
You can also program this feature using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See “Door Lock
Delay” underDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 257.
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature
which enables you to program the vehicle’s
power door locks. You can program this feature
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 257for
more information on DIC programming.
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Midgate®
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
cargo area covered and the tailgate and
the Midgate
®open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It
can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the cargo
covers on and the tailgate and Midgate
®
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the Midgate®:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
on the setting that brings in outside
air. This will force outside air into your
vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 219.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 141.
Midgate®Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with a Midgate®and a
removable rear glass panel. The Midgate®
allows you to extend the length of your vehicle’s
cargo area.
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Tailgate
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
or power door lock switch to lock and unlock
the tailgate.
Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while
pulling the tailgate toward you.
To shut the tailgate, push it rmly upward until it
latches. Push and pull on the tailgate to be sure it
is latched securely.
Tailgate Removal
The tailgate is not to be removed. This may cause
damage to electrical connector resulting in loss
of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function.
Power Running Boards
Your vehicle may have power running boards.
The power running boards automatically extend
from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the
door has been opened. Once the door is closed,
the running boards will automatically move
back under the vehicle. The vehicle must not be
moving for the running boards to extend or retract.
The switch used to
disable the power
running boards is
located on the center
console below the
climate control system.
The running boards cannot be disabled in the
extended position.
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To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:
1. Lower the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 114
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. Corresponding numbered
labels are also on the bottom of the panels.These numbers on the top and bottom of the
panels will be used as reference in the steps for
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.
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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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