Center Console Storage AreaYour vehicle has a console compartment between thebucket seats.To open it, press the button on the side of the consoleand swing the console lid open.The console may be equipped with an accessory poweroutlet inside. See Accessory Power Outlets onpage 3-21.The rear of the console also has a cupholder thatswings down for the rear seat passengers to use.Luggage CarrierYou can load things on top of your vehicle if it has thisfeature. If your vehicle is the Escalade ESV Platinumversion, it is not equipped with crossrails and youcan not load things on the roof of your vehicle.The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached tothe roof and may have crossrails which can bemoved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the loadto the siderails or siderail supports.Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier thatweighs more than 200 lbs. (918 kg) or hangsover the rear or sides of the vehicle may damageyour vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slatsas far forward as possible and against the siderails, making sure to fasten it securely.Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity whenloading your vehicle. For more information on vehiclecapacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle onpage 4-47.To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re leaving,check now and then to make sure the luggage andcargo are still securely fastened.Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.• If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, placethe load in the area over the rear wheels (behindthe rear passenger doors on ESV models). Ifyou need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fitinside 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 fromsliding. To move the crossrails, loosen the releaseknob at each end. Slide the crossrail to thedesired position balancing the force side to side.Tighten the release knobs and slide the crossrailback and forth slightly to be sure it is securelyin place.2-43