Cadillac Escalade: Manual Liftgate Operation - Liftgate - Doors - Keys, Doors, and Windows - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Manual Liftgate Operation

To unlock the liftgate, press the power door lock switch or press on the power door lock switch or press on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation  .

Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate 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.

    Liftgate
    WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgat ...

    Power Liftgate Operation
    On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power lif ...

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    Air bag (Amber)
    Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes when the engine is started. If the lamp illuminates when driving, there is a fault with the air bag system. Seek qu ...

    Transfer gearbox
    1. High range (Hi): Hi should be used for all normal road driving and also for off-road driving across dry, level terrain. 2. Low range (Lo): Lo should only be used in situations where low spee ...