CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2010 3.G Owners Manual

2. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lockin place before the passenger side latch can be
locked. If this procedure is not followed exactly,
the cargo cover panels might not correctly lock in
place. Push the driver side latch toward the front
of the vehicle to lock the cover in position. A click
sounds when each latch locks. Lock the remaining
passenger side latch on panel 1. 3. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the
latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo
cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding
the back of the cargo panel up.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel
down making sure that the pegs (A) align with the
receivers (B).
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4. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle,starting with the driver side latch, to lock the panel
in place. A click sounds when each latch locks
correctly.
Folding and Storage of Straps
Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storage
compartment:
1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface.
2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the center
as shown.
3. Take the short strap and surround the foldedwebbing, forming a package.
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4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around thefolded webbing , forming a package. Finally, attach
the hooks to the webbing and place inside the top
box storage compartment.
Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area can be used to
secure cargo.
All-Weather Cargo Area
The vehicle's cargo area can be used in many different
configurations—cargo panels on or off, Midgate®up
or down, rear window in or out. It has features that
help resist the elements and help protect cargo. It is
designed to quickly direct water through the top drain
grates, side rail channels, catch cups, Midgate
®drain,
cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo mat.
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Even when all of these things are working properly and
the cover system is on, there may be some instances
(heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water
can collect in the following areas:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable frontdrain grate (Midgate
®
drain grate) C. Side rail channels and
catch cups
D. Front drains E. Water drainage area
around both sides of
the cargo box and
tailgate side F. Rear drains
G. Cargo floor H. Cargo mat
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system performs
properly, be sure that the Midgate®, tailgate and cover
system are fully closed and that all parts are clean and
not blocked with debris. Follow the instructions for the
proper procedures on cleaning each item.
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Top Drain Grates–Removal and
Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear window
on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the grates and
drains if there is a blockage. To remove each drain grate:
1. Remove the cargo panels. See Cargo Cover
Panels
on page 3‑62for more information.
2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water.
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To replace the drain grate:
1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in thegrate and firmly push the grate down.
Do not force the grate. If it will not clip into place,
realign the clips with the holes and try again.
Side Rail Channels
The side rail channels are located on top of both sides
of the cargo area. They may need to be flushed out with
clean water if debris is collecting inside of them.
Carefully load cargo into the cargo area, so that the
rails do not get damaged.
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Midgate®Drain Grate Removal and
Cleaning
The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the
base of the Midgate. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate
drain should be flushed with water. First remove the
drain grate by using the following steps:1. Lower the Midgate. See
Midgate®on page 3‑12for more information.
2. Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate.
3. Tilt the drain grate away and pull it straight out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
The cargo mat has cut-outs for the four cargo-area floor
drains, located near the sides of the cargo area.
Flush the drains periodically through the cutouts to clear
debris and to allow water to drain from the cargo area.
If the cargo area is extremely dirty, lift up the edges of
the cargo floor mat or take the whole mat out and flush
the drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
The vehicle has top-box storage units on both sides of
the vehicle. The passenger side top box contains the
tools needed to change a flat tire.
Use the key to unlock or lock it. Press the key cylinder
button and swing the lid open. Turn on the cargo lamps,
if the vehicle has them, to light the inside of the cargo
area. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps
on page 4‑16for
more information.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition
needs to be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the
sunroof will work for 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, or until a front door is opened. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 3‑32for more
information.
There are two switches in
the overhead console that
operate the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close :
To open the sunroof
press and hold the rear of the driver's side switch until
the sunroof reaches the desired position. To close the
sunroof, press and hold the front of the driver's side
switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
The sunshade will open automatically with the sunroof,
but can also be opened manually.
The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops
the sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From
the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver's
side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the
full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will
automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
Express-Open/Express-Close : To express-open the
sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver's
side switch. The sunroof will open automatically. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.
To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release
the front of the driver's side switch. The sunroof will
close automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. The sunshade will open
automatically with the sunroof, but can also be opened
manually.
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The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From
the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver's
side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the
full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will
automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
Vent :The sunroof has an express-vent open feature.
From the closed position, press the rear of the
passenger's side switch to vent the sunroof. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time.
To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the
passenger's side switch. To stop the sunroof partway,
release the switch. Anti-Pinch Feature :
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will
detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing
at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof will then
open halfway, and the air deflector will raise. To close
the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the
“Express-Close” or“Manual-Close” functions described
previously. If the sunroof is in the vent position, and
there is an object in the path of the sunroof when it
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once it has
re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close”or
“Express-Close” functions described previously.
Do not keep the sunroof open for long periods of time
while the vehicle is not in use. Debris can collect in the
tracks, damage the sunroof operation and plug the
water draining system.
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