Black plate (19,1)Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19If equipped, the power assist stepswill deploy when the door is openedand automatically retractthree seconds after the door isclosed. The power assist steps willretract immediately if the vehiclestarts moving.Keep hands, children, pets, objects,and clothing clear of the powerassist steps when in motion. Thesteps will reverse direction if theyencounter an obstruction whenopening or closing. Remove theobstruction, then open and close thedoor on the same side to completethe motion of the assist steps. If theobstruction is not cleared, the assiststeps remain extended while driving.There are two other modes ofoperation:Deploy Mode: To extend both powerassist steps for cleaning, press jwhile the vehicle is in P (Park) orN (Neutral). Press j again toretract them. The DIC will display amessage.Lock Mode: Press and hold j forfour seconds to lock and disablethe power assist steps. Press andhold j for four seconds again toenable them. The DIC will display amessage.Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do not makethe vehicle impossible to steal.Vehicle Alarm SystemThe indicator light, on theinstrument panel near thewindshield, indicates the status ofthe system.Off: Alarm system is disarmed.On Solid: Vehicle is securedduring the delay to arm the system.