Lift gate CADILLAC ESCALADE 2022 User Guide
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Press the button above the license
plate to open the liftglass, or press
c
twice quickly on the remote key. Do
not leave the liftglass open when
raising the liftgate.
There will be a delay in the release of
the liftglass if there is an attempt to
open it while the rear wiper is in
motion.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the emblem
while closing the liftgate. This will
cause the liftgate to be unlatched.The liftgate can be opened when
locked if the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the emblem. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
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.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be
operated with a kicking motion near
the center of the rear bumper at the
location of the projected logo. The
remote key 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
0 140. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled.
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Kick Zone
To operate, move your foot in a
forward kicking motion near the
center of the rear bumper at the
location of the projected logo, then
pull it back. The kick must come
within 14 cm (6 in) of the rear
bumper to activate. Then step back.
.Do not sweep your foot side to side.
.Do not keep your foot under the
bumper; the liftgate will not
activate.
.Do not touch the liftgate until it has
stopped moving. This feature may be temporarily
disabled under some conditions. If the
liftgate does not respond to the kick,
open or close the liftgate by another
method or start the vehicle. The
feature will be re-enabled.
When closing the liftgate using this
feature, there will be a short delay.
The taillamps will flash and a chime
will sound.
Step away from the liftgate before it
starts moving.
Projected Logo
If equipped with this feature, a vehicle
logo will be projected for one minute
onto the ground near the rear bumper
when a remote key is detected within
approximately 2 m (6 ft) from the rear
bumper. The projected logo may not
be visible under brighter daytime
conditions.
.1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation
Detection Zone
.2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo
Detection Zone
The projected logo shows where to
kick towards the rear bumper.
The projected logo will not be
restarted using the same remote key
unless it has been out of range for
longer than 20 seconds.
If a remote key is again detected
within approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the
liftgate, or another kick has been
detected, the one-minute timer will be
reset.
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The projected logo will not work
under these conditions:
.The vehicle battery is low.
.The transmission is not in P (Park).
.Hands Free Liftgate Control is set to
off in vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization0140.
.Power liftgate is turned off.
.The vehicle remains parked for
72 hours or more, with no remote
key use or Keyless Access operation.
To re-enable, press any button on
the remote key or open and close a
vehicle door.
The projected logo will not work for a
single remote key when a remote key:
.Has been left within approximately
5 m (15 ft) of the liftgate for several
minutes.
.Has been left inside the vehicle and
all vehicle doors are closed.
.Has approached the area outside of
the liftgate five times within
10 minutes. Lens Cleaning
If equipped, use a cotton swab to
clean the lens.
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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
ActionHands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
Remote key entering projected logo
detection zone Operative
On for one minute
Remote key left inside projected logo
detection zone for minimum of
10 minutes Operative
Off until remote key button press or a
door is opened and closed
Remote key brought in and out of
projected logo detection zone five times
or more within 10 minutes Operative
Off for one hour or until remote key
button press or a door is opened and
closed
Vehicle remains parked for more than
72 hours Operative
Off until remote key button press or a
door is opened and closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled in
vehicle personalization Non-operative
Off
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3. After 30 seconds the alarm systemwill arm, and the indicator light
will begin to slowly flash. Pressing
Qon the remote key a second time
will bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm
if the doors are locked with the
mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the remote key,
the horn will chirp and the lights will
flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the
vehicle is not started, or the door is
not unlocked by pressing
Kon the
remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the liftgate, or the
hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated:
.PressKon the remote key.
.Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless
Access system.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all occupants
have exited.
.Always unlock a door with the
remote key, or use the Keyless
Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the
mechanical key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the remote key and
the horn chirps three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Power Sounder, Inclination
Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have a power
sounder, inclination sensor, and
intrusion sensor.
The power sounder provides an
audible alarm which is distinct from
the vehicle’s horn. It has its own
power source, and can sound an alarm
if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off the
alarm if it senses movement of the
vehicle, such as a change in vehicle
orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain in
the vehicle when the intrusion sensor
is activated.
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2. Lift the seatback and push itrearward. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure it is locked.
3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the seat belt in the
center seating position is not
caught between the two seats and
is not twisted.
Heated Rear Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. See the
Warning under Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 048.The buttons are on the rear of the
center console.
With the engine running, press
Mor
Lto heat the left or right outboard
seat cushion. An indicator on the rear
climate control display appears when
this feature is on.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights next to the
buttons indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high for
30 minutes, their level may
automatically be lowered.
Third Row Seats
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the seat
belts. Always unbuckle the seat
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
The third row seatbacks can be folded
to increase cargo space. 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the third row seat.
2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
3. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to
allow the third row seat to fold
fully flat.
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Returning the Third Row Seatback
to the Upright Position
1. Second Row Power Seat Fold andTumble Switches
2. Third Row Power Seat Fold and Raise Switches
To return the third row seatback to
the upright position:
1. Ensure the seat belt is in the beltstowage clip.
2. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
3. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to
raise the third row seatback.
The left switch raises the left
seatback, and the right switch
raises the right seatback.
{Warning
A seat belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the seat belts are properly
routed and attached, and are not
twisted.
4. Reconnect the center seat belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do
not let it twist.
5. Pull on the seat belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure.
6. Repeat the steps for the other seatback, if desired.
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.Move the windshield wiper lever out
of the AUTO position to deactivate
Rainsense.
To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers ”under
Vehicle Personalization 0140.
Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the windshield wiper lever to
OFF. This disables the automatic
Rainsense windshield wipers.
With Rainsense, if the transmission is
in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the wipers will
automatically stop at the base of the
windshield.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
The rear window wiper/washer
controls are on the end of the
windshield wiper lever.
Turn the controls to adjust the
setting.
OFF : Turns the wiper off.
INT : Turns on the rear wiper with a
delay between wipes.
ON : Turns on the rear wiper.
1:Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the
rear window. The wipers will clear the
rear window and either stop or return
to your preset speed. For more washer
cycles, push and hold the lever. The rear window wiper/washer will
not operate if the liftgate is open or
ajar. If the liftgate is opened while the
rear wiper is on, the wiper returns to
the parked position and stops.
See
“Rear Camera Washer” later in this
section.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly
Protection
When using an automatic car wash,
move the rear wiper control to OFF to
disable the rear wiper. In some
vehicles, if the transmission is in
N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is
very slow, the rear wiper will
automatically park under the rear
spoiler.
The wiper operations return to normal
when the transmission is no longer in
N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has
increased.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the transmission is
in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing low or
high speed wipes. If the rear wiper
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Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This setting enables the Rear Camera
Park Assist Symbols. SeeAssistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0303.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic
Alert feature to be turned on or off.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0303.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Pedestrian Detection
This setting specifies if alerts will
display when the vehicle detects
pedestrians behind when in
R (Reverse). See Rear Pedestrian Alert
0 318.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Power Liftgate
.Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Remote Mirror Folding
.Rain Sense Wipers
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Chime Volume
This sets the chime volume level.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to adjust the
volume.
Power Liftgate
This allows the driver to decide what
happens when pressing the Power
Liftgate switch. .
Touch Open Fully, Open to Custom
Height, or Off.
Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk Control
This allows the liftgate to be operated
hands free. See Liftgate019.
Touch Off, Open and Close,
or Open Only.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, the driver, passenger,
or both driver and passenger outside
mirrors will tilt downward when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to
improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They may move from
their tilted position when the vehicle
is shifted out of R (Reverse) or turned
off. See
Reverse Tilt Mirrors 033.
Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger,
On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Remote Mirror Folding
This allows the outside mirrors to be
folded in when the remote key
Q
button is pressed and held. Pressing
Kunfolds the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 032.
Touch Off or On.
Rain Sense Wipers
This setting automatically turns on
the windshield wipers when moisture
is detected and the wiper switch is in
intermittent mode.
Touch Disabled or Enabled.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This setting automatically turns on
the rear window wiper when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) and
moisture is detected.
Touch Off or On.
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Warning (Continued)
turns, sudden braking, or abrupt
maneuvers when carrying cargo on
the roof rack.
Changing Ride Height
Press either ‘Up’or‘Down’ Ride Height
Button to open the Ride Height menu.
Use these buttons to select the desired
ride height in the menu. After a brief
pause, the menu will timeout and the
selection will finalize. Ride heights
that are unavailable for selection will
be greyed out in the menu.
Ride Height Descriptions
Normal Height
Normal Height is the standard vehicle
height used for everyday driving.
Entry/Exit Height
Entry/Exit Height is 50 mm (2 in)
lower than Normal Height. This ride
height lowers the vehicle for easy
entry and exit from the vehicle as well
as providing a lower height for loading
and unloading cargo from any door or
the rear liftgate.
This ride height can be selected in the
Ride Height Menu at any vehicle
speed. When Entry/Exit Height is
select at higher speeds, the vehicle
will wait to lower until the vehicle
slows to less than 12 km/h (7 mph).
The vehicle will automatically raise to
Normal Height from Entry/Exit Height
when speed increases above 8 km/h
(5 mph). If no door has been opened
since lowering to Entry/Exit Height,
the vehicle will wait to raise to
Normal Height until 30 km/h
(19 mph). This gives the driver more flexibility when lowering to Entry/Exit
Height for passenger pick up and
drop off.
The driver can enable Automatic
Entry/Egress Mode to automatically
lower to Entry/Exit Height when the
vehicle is shifted to P (PARK).
Automatic Entry/Egress Mode may be
enabled via the infotainment screen
under Settings/Vehicle/Ride Height.
When the vehicle is higher than
Normal Height, Automatic Entry/
Egress Mode is disabled. When the
vehicle is in Tow/Haul Driver Mode,
Off-Road Driver Mode, or it senses a
trailer is connected, Automatic Entry/
Egress Mode is disabled.
Increased Height
Increased Height is 25 mm (1 in)
higher than Normal Height. This ride
height raises the vehicle for off-road
use, allows for higher speeds than
Maximum Height, and is only
available with specific optional
content.
Increased Height can be selected in
the Ride Height Menu while vehicle
speed is less than 80 km/h (50 mph).