2004 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 137

Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, press the button on the side of the console and swing the console lid open. The console may be equipped with an accessory power outlet inside. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-21. The rear of the console also has a cupholder that swings down for the rear seat passengers to use. Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-47. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're leaving, check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear passenger doors on ESV models). If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is used, tie it to the siderail supports. Luggage Carrier You can load things on top of your vehicle if it has this feature. If your vehicle is the Escalade ESV Platinum version, it is not equipped with crossrails and you can not load things on the roof of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to the roof and may have crossrails which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the siderails or siderail supports. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs. (918 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails, making sure to fasten it securely. • Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. To move the crossrails, loosen the release knob at each end. Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side. Tighten the release knobs and slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure it is securely in place. 2-43