2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

5. Place the primary straps over 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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Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
To reinstall a cargo panel do the following.
1. You can either leave the strap system attached
to the side of the cargo area while it is not in
use, or you can store it inside the top box
storage compartment. SeeTop-Box Storage
on page 2-86for more information.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in
the unlocked position. Place cargo panel 1 on
the cargo area rails while holding the back of
the cargo panel up.Push the panel forward until it is snug against
the Midgate
®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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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.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area
that you can use to strap cargo in.
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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.
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 drains
G. Cargo oor
H. Cargo mat (central area of
mat is intended to be dry)
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