2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual - Page 113

On vehicles with a power liftgate the button is located on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) to use the power liftgate feature. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: • Press and hold the power liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4 for more information. &: Press the top of the button to open or close the power liftgate. OFF: Press the bottom of the button for manual operation of the power liftgate. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is moving. • Pressing the liftgate button on the overhead console. • Pressing the touchpad switch on the outside liftgate handle. Pressing the buttons, or touchpad switch a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. {CAUTION: You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. l: The liftgate can also be closed by pressing the power liftgate button next to the liftgate latch. Press the button a second time during liftgate operation to reverse that operation. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures, or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. 2-15