2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area can be used to
secure cargo.
All-Weather Cargo Area
The vehicle’s cargo area can be used in many different
congurations — cargo panels on or off, Midgate®
up or down, rear window in or out. It has features that
help resist the elements and help protect cargo. It
is designed to quickly direct water through the top drain
grates, side rail channels, catch cups, Midgate
®
drain, cargo area oor drains and the rubber cargo mat.
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 can collect 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
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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 for the
proper procedures on cleaning each item.
Top Drain Grates – Removal and
Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear window
on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the grates and drains
if there is a blockage.To remove each drain grate:
1. Remove the cargo panels. SeeCargo Cover Panels
on page 2-68for 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:
1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the
grate and rmly push the grate down.
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. They may need to be ushed out
with clean water if debris is collecting inside of them.
Carefully load cargo into the cargo area, so that the rails
do not get damaged.
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Midgate®Drain Grate Removal and
Cleaning
The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the
base of the Midgate.After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate
drain should be ushed with water. First remove the
drain grate by using the following steps:
1. Lower the Midgate. SeeMidgate®on page 2-11for
more information.
2. Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate.
3. Tilt the drain grate away and pull it straight out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
The cargo mat has cut-outs for the four cargo-area oor
drains, located near the sides of the cargo area.
Flush the drains periodically through the cutouts to clear
debris and to allow water to drain from the cargo
area. If the cargo area is extremely dirty, lift up the
edges of the cargo oor mat or take the whole mat out
and ush the drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
The vehicle has top-box storage units on both sides of
the vehicle. The passenger side top box contains
the tools needed to change a at tire.
Use the key to unlock or lock it. Press the key cylinder
button and swing the lid open. Turn on the cargo
lamps, if the vehicle has them, to light the inside of the
cargo area. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps on page 3-18
for more information.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs
to be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the sunroof
will work for 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or
until a front door is opened. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-32for more information.
There are two switches in
the overhead console that
operate the sunroof.
Manual-Open/Manual-Close:To open the sunroof
press and hold the rear of the driver’s side switch until
the sunroof reaches the desired position. To close
the sunroof, press and hold the front of the driver’s side
switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof,
but can also be opened manually.The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From
the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver’s
side switch a second time to open the sunroof to
the full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
Express-Open/Express-Close:To express-open the
sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the
driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open automatically.
To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a
second time. To express-close the sunroof, fully press
and release the front of the driver’s side switch. The
sunroof will close automatically. To stop the sunroof
partway, press the switch a second time. The sunshade
will open automatically with the sunroof, but can also
be opened manually.
The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From
the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver’s
side switch a second time to open the sunroof to
the full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
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Vent:The sunroof has an express-vent open feature.
From the closed position, press the rear of the
passenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof. To stop the
sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To
close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the
passenger’s side switch. To stop the sunroof partway,
release the switch.
Anti-Pinch Feature:If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will
detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at
the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then
open halfway, and the air deector will raise. To close
the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the“Express-Close” or “Manual-Close” functions described
previously. If the sunroof is in the vent position, and
there is an object in the path of the sunroof when
it closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once it has
re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close” or
“Express-Close” functions described previously.
Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time
while the vehicle is not in use. Debris can collect in
the tracks, damage the sunroof operation and plug the
water draining system.
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✍NOTES
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