Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12146119) - 2019 - crc - 7/27/18
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 43
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually operate the
liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the liftgate too
quickly and with excessive force
may result in damage to the
vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually with a
smooth motion and moderate speed.
The system includes a feature which
limits the manual closing speed to
protect the components.
To unlock the liftgate, press
Kon the
power door lock switch or press
Kon
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter twice within five seconds.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 027.
To open the liftgate, press the touch
pad under the liftgate handle and
lift up.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
may cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the
liftgate can be opened when locked if
the RKE transmitter is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the touch pad. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 27. The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not open.
The liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and
charged.
Always close the liftgate before
driving.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be
operated with a kicking motion under
the left corner of the rear bumper.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one of
the liftgate switches.
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See
Vehicle Personalization
0 147. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
