Black plate (9,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9DoorsLiftgate (Power)Power Liftgate Operation{ WARNINGExhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven with theliftgate, trunk/hatch open, or withany objects that pass through theseal between the body and thetrunk/hatch or liftgate. Engineexhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousness and even death.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)If the vehicle must be driven withthe liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:. Close all of the windows.. Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.. Adjust the Climate Controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside airand set the fan speed to thehighest setting. See ClimateControl System in the Index.. If the vehicle is equipped witha power liftgate, disable thepower liftgate function.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)For more information aboutcarbon monoxide, see EngineExhaust on page 9‑28.On vehicles with a power liftgate,the button is on the overheadconsole.The vehicle must be in P (Park) touse the power liftgate feature.8 : Press the top of the button toopen or close the power liftgate.OFF: Press the bottom of thebutton for manual operation of thepower liftgate.