2004 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 107

Liftgate/Liftglass CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate or liftglass: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-29. To unlock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside use either the power door locks or the remote keyless entry system. The liftgate glass can be opened using the pushbutton on the liftgate after the doors have been unlocked. To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in the center of the door. To lock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside use the remote keyless entry system or the power door locks to lock the liftgate and liftgate glass. 2-13