Cadillac Escalade: Power Assist Steps - Doors - Keys, Doors, and Windows - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Power Assist Steps

The vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the power assist

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.

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.

The assist steps cannot be disabled in the extended position.

    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 ...

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