2010 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 28

1-22 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds to indicate that the new setting is recorded. When power opened with the ¾ mode selected, the liftgate stops at the new set position. If an audible and visual response is not received when setting the intermediate stop position, the liftgate height is below the ¾ open height minimum, approximately 5 feet at the edge of the liftgate. a vehicle equipped with a power liftgate will be higher than a standard non-power liftgate. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. With the power liftgate disabled the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button is pressed while power operation is disabled, the turn signals will flash, and the liftgate will not move. The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. The vehicle has pinch sensors located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually. Setting the Power Liftgate Intermediate Mode To change the liftgate stop position: 1. Turn the liftgate switch to either the MAX, or the ¾ mode position and power open the liftgate. 2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any button that operates the power lift gate, or the touchpad switch. Manually adjust the liftgate position if required. Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, turn the mode switch to OFF. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. Note: Manual efforts of