2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

To lower the Midgate®, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to
fold. See Rear Seat Operation
on page 2‑9for
more information.
Rear Glass in Normal Position
2. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the Midgate®
securely so it does not fall forward. Turn the
Midgate®handle clockwise and pull the Midgate®
toward you.
3. Lower the Midgate®until it is flat.
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Lowering the Midgate®with the Rear Glass
in the Storage Pocket
Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket
Midgate®Lowered with Crossbar Attached
This procedure works the same as the procedure
described previously, but when you lower the Midgate
®
with the rear glass in the stored position, you will notice
that the entire crossbar will lower with the Midgate®.
This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar
lowers with the Midgate
®, it will be heavier. As you
lower the Midgate®be ready for the extra weight and
do not let the Midgate®fall as you lower it.
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Raising the Midgate®
To return the Midgate®to its normal position, raise the
Midgate®up with a firm swinging motion until it latches
into place securely. This will help to ensure that the
Midgate
®closes with enough force to engage the
latches.
If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it
back, do so using the instructions given previously.
Tailgate
{WARNING:
It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate,
even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds.
People riding on the tailgate can easily lose
their balance and fall in response to vehicle
maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may
result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow
people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt
properly. 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 firmly 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 Assist Steps
Your vehicle may have power assist steps.
The power assist steps automatically extend from
beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has
been opened. Once the door is closed, the assist steps
automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief
delay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assist
steps to extend or retract.
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The switch used to
disable the power assist
steps is located on the
center console below the
climate control system.
The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended
position.
Windows
{WARNING:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat and
suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
{WARNING:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
The power window
switches are located on
the driver door.
In addition, each door has a switch for its own
window. The front power window switch operates with
two positions for both up and down movement and the
rear power window switch operates with one position for
up and two positions for down movement. Press the
switch to the first position to lower the window to the
desired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that
allows you to use the power windows once the ignition
has been turned off. For more information, see Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3‑32.
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Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature allow the windows to
be raised and lowered all the way without holding the
switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate
the express feature.
The express mode can be canceled at any time by
briefly pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window when the
express‐up is active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto‐reverse to a preset factory
position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to auto‐reverse. The window
will return to normal operation once the obstruction or
condition is removed.
Express Window Anti‐Pinch Override
{WARNING:
If express override is activated, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be damaged. Before
you use express override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
In an emergency, the anti‐pinch feature can be
overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window
switch all the way up to the second position. The
window will rise for as long as the switch is held.
Once the switch is released, the express mode is
re‐activated.
In this mode, the window can still close on an object in
its path. Use care when using the override mode.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged,
disconnected, or is not working, you will need to
reprogram each front power window for the express-up
feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program each front window, follow these steps:1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.
The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process
for the other windows.
Window Lockout
o (Window Lockout) : The rear window lockout button
is located on the driver door near the window switches.
Press the right side of the button to disable the rear
window controls. The light on the button will illuminate,
indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows still
can be raised or lowered using the driver window
switches when the lockout feature is active.
To restore power to the rear windows, press the button
again. The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Sun Visors with Slide Rod
Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visor
down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount and slide it along the rod from side-to-side
to cover the driver or passenger side of the front
window. Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the
side window. It can also be moved along the rod from
side-to-side in this position.
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Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull‐out
Extension
Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun visor
down to block glare. Pull the sun visor extender out for
additional coverage. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount and swing it to the side to cover the side
window.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on both the
driver's and passenger's sun visors. Pull the sun visor
down and lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they
do not make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
This is the security light.
To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch.
The security light will come on to inform the driver
the system is arming. If a door is open when the
doors are locked, the security light will flash.
If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the
theft‐deterrent system will not start the arming
process until the last door is closed and the delay
timer has expired. See Delayed Locking
on
page 3‑10.
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