Black plate (12,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and WindowsLiftgate (Manual){ WARNINGIt can be dangerous to drivewith the liftglass or liftgate openbecause carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle.You cannot see or smell CO.It can cause unconsciousnessand even death.If you must drive with the liftglassor liftgate open, or if electricalwiring or other cable connectionsmust pass through the sealbetween the body and theliftglass or liftgate:. Make sure all other windowsare shut.. Turn the fan on your heatingor cooling system to itshighest speed with therecirculation mode off. Thatwill force outside air into your(Continued)WARNING (Continued)vehicle. See Dual AutomaticClimate Control System onpage 8‑1.. If you have air outlets on orunder the instrument panel,open them all the way.. If your vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.See Engine Exhaust onpage 9‑28.To unlock the liftgate, use the powerdoor lock switch or press K on theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter twice. See RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2‑3.On vehicles with a liftglass, pressthe button on the underside of thelicense plate applique (A) to open it.The liftglass can also be opened bypressing m on the RKE.To open the entire liftgate,press 8 on the RKE or in thevehicle. See “Power LiftgateOperation” in this section. You canalso press the touch pad on theunderside of the liftgate handle (B).
