2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 12

1-6 In Brief Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle (B) and lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched. Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate moves. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold 8 on the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Press 8 on the overhead console. Press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch to close. The liftglass or liftgate cannot be opened if the rear wiper is in motion. Attempting to open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear wiper is in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are parked off the liftglass. . .