2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 51

Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latch is closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Close and latch the power liftgate before driving. . 2-21 liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing the obstacle, the power liftgate can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstacles, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. The vehicle has pinch sensors 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. Press and release 8 on the liftgate next to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any button that operates the power liftgate, or the touch pad while the liftgate is moving, stops it. Pressing the button or RKE again reverses the direction. There is a minimum distance that the power liftgate must already be open for the system to hold it open. If movement is stopped below that minimum, the liftgate closes. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If the liftgate is powered open and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the turn signals will flash and a chime will sound. The liftgate will stay open, and then slowly close. See your dealer for service before using the liftgate. 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. Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the