Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT - Manual (Page 153)

Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area can be used to
secure cargo.
All-Weather Cargo Area
The vehicle’s cargo area can be used in many different
configurations — cargo panels on or off, Midgate
®
up or down, rear window in or out. It has features that
help resist the elements and help protect cargo. It
is designed to quickly direct water through the top drain
grates, side rail channels, catch cups, Midgate
®
drain, cargo area floor drains and the rubber cargo mat.
Even when all of these things are working properly
and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.)
when water can collect in the following areas:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front
drain grate
(Midgate
® drain
grate)
C. Side rail channels
and catch cups
D. Front drains
E. Water drainage
area around
both sides of the
cargo box and
tailgate side
F. Rear drains
G. Cargo floor
H. Cargo mat
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