Cadillac Escalade: Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual operation, press OFF on the liftgate switch.
With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed.
To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the handle (B) and lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving.
If 
on the RKEtransmitter or
on the liftgate is pressed while power
operation is disabled, the lamps will flash three times, but the liftgate will not
move.
It is not recommended to drive with the liftgate open, however, when driving with the liftgate open; the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing OFF on the liftgate switch on the center console.
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.
If the battery is properly connected with adequate voltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate still will not function, see a dealer for service.
Liftglass
If equipped, there are two ways to open the liftglass:
- Press the button on the underside of the license plate applique (A).
- Press on the RKEtransmitter.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a
warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to
the full closed or open position. After ...
Power Assist Steps
The vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the power assist
steps push .
The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side
in which the door has ...
See also:
Unlocking the vehicle
WARNING
To prevent accidental or unauthorized operation, never leave the Smart Key unattended
in the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. The vehicle
can be ...
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch 1 on. The indicator light
2 will come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
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Important safety notes
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
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