CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2004 2.G Owners Manual

Using HomeLinkž
Press and hold the appropriate HomeLinkžbutton for at
least half of a second. The indicator light will come
on while the signal is being transmitted.
Erasing HomeLinkžButtons
To erase programming from the three buttons do the
following:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until
the indicator light begins to ¯ash, after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than
30 seconds.
HomeLink
žis now in the train (learning) mode and can
be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2
under ªProgramming HomeLink
ž.º
Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be
reprogrammed. See ªReprogramming a Single
HomeLink
žButtonº next.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkž
Button
To program a device to HomeLinkžusing a HomeLinkž
button previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
žbutton.
Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ¯ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink
ž
button, proceed with Step 2 under ªProgramming
HomeLinkž.º
Resetting Defaults
To reset HomeLinkžto default settings do the following:
1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about
20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ¯ash.
2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink
ž
indicator light turns off.
3. Release both buttons.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLink
žat
1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at
www.homelink.com.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull
the door downward.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front
and rear passengers.
The cupholders are located in the center console for the
front passengers and on the rear of the center console
for the rear passengers.
To use the front cupholders, press down on the access
door and release. The door will then open. Push the
door back down to close it.
To use the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back of the console.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a console compartment between the
bucket seats.
To open it, press the button on the side of the console
and swing the console lid open.
The console may be equipped with an accessory power
outlet inside. See
Accessory Power Outlets on
page 3-23.
The rear of the console also has a cupholder that
swings down for the rear seat passengers to use.
Luggage Carrier
You can load things on top of your vehicle if it has this
feature.
The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to
the roof and may have crossrails which can be
moved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load
to the siderails or siderail supports.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that
weighs more than 200 lbs. (918 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage
your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats
as far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
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Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see
Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-47.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're leaving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
·If small heavy objects are placed on the roof cut a
piece of 3/8 inch plywood to ®t inside the crossrails
and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is
used, tie it to the siderail supports.
·Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
Use the crossrails only to keep the load from
sliding. To move a crossrail, turn the release knobs,
on both sides of the rail, counterclockwise to
loosen it. Slide the crossrail to the desired position
balancing the force side to side. Turn the release
knobs, on both sides of the rail, clockwise to tighten
it and try to slide the crossrail back and forth
slightly to be sure it is tight.
·If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports.
Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load
so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are
damaged.
·After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely
locked into the siderail.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care
should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit.
Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/storage
compartment for the rear seat passengers.
To lower the armrest, pull the loop at the top of the
armrest up and then out.
To open the storage compartment, push the button on
the front of the armrest and pull the top open.
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Cargo Cover Panels
{CAUTION:
Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove a panel, always store it
in the proper storage location. When you put it
back, always be sure that is securely
reattached.
Notice:Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs
(113 kg) can damage the cargo covers, and the
repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do
not put anything on top of the cargo covers over
the weight limit.
Your vehicle is equipped with a three-piece cargo cover
system. The cargo panels can be removed and
stored in the cargo area of the vehicle with the cargo
panel storage bag.
To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following:1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignition/door key to
unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See
Tailgate on
page 2-23for more information on the tailgate.
Before removing the cargo panel(s), notice the
numbers embossed on the upper center portion of
each panel. The panels are labeled 1, 2 and 3.
There are also numbered labels on the bottom of
the panels. The numbers on the top and bottom of
the panels will be used as reference when
removing, storing and reinstalling the panels.
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2. Remove cargo panel 3 by pulling the left and right
cargo panel latches, located on the bottom of each
cargo panel, toward you to unlock the cargo
panel latches.
3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side
rails and set it aside. You only need to remove as
many cargo panels as needed for your cargo
carrying needs.4. Remove cargo panel 2 in the same way and set it
aside.
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5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there are
four latches to release (two left-side and
two right-side latches). Set the panel aside.
After you have removed each cargo panel you can store
it within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel
storage system.
Cargo Panel Storage System
The three cargo panels can be stored on either the
driver's or passenger's side of the cargo box using the
storage bag. To store the panels, do the following:
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1. Secure the storage bag
in the cargo storage
area by attaching
the four clips on the
cargo bag to the
tie-down locations on
either side of the
storage area.
Always use the storage bag to store the cargo
panels during driving.
Before storing the cargo panels, be sure that the
latches are in the locked position. The latches are in
the locked position when they are parallel to the
front and back edge of the panel.Use the following instructions for the proper storage
sequence and location for each panel:
Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded
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2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel
with latches at the top of the bag and facing away
from you.3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with
latches down and facing toward you
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4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with
latches at the top of the bag and facing toward you.
5. Zip the bag shut.6. Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the
free end of the straps.
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7. Close both top and bottom lever locks at the center
of the bag to secure tightly.
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as
you wish.
1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag.
You can either leave the bag attached to the side
of the cargo area while it is not in use, or you
can store it outside of the vehicle.
2. Starting with cargo panel 1, place the latches in the
unlocked position. Place cargo panel 1 on the cargo
area rails while holding the back of the cargo
panel up.
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