Power Doors OTA Update Released for 2025 Escalade

2025 Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade V-Series models built early in the model year offered a power-assist exterior door system (RPO APD with R6W) that has power-assisted door opening and closing functionality. (Fig. 4) The system includes the same hardware as the full power door system (RPO APD) on the 2025 ESCALADE IQ. An Over-the-Air (OTA) update is now available for those early production Escalade models that will enable the power door system to provide full power open/close door operation.

 

Fig. 4

 

Current owners have been notified via email (Fig. 5) about the power doors feature and to accept the OTA update when prompted on the infotainment screen.

 

Fig. 5

 

Escalade models now built with RPO APD at the factory will have the power open/close door feature installed and will not require the OTA update. The power door features will be available but not enabled on these models. The features should be enabled during the PDI process.

Full Power Open/Close Door Operation

The power door system enables each side door to power open or close with a touch of a button. Simply press and release the touchpad on the inside of the exterior door handle (Fig. 6) and the door will power open hands-free. Press the touchpad again and the door will power close. When in motion, the door automatically slows down prior to opening to a set position or closing.

 

Fig. 6

 

When the OTA update is available, the infotainment screen will display instructions asking the driver to accept and install the OTA update. Once the update has been successfully installed, the power doors will default to Manual mode, which is the power assisted doors setting. To enable full power open/close door operation, use the infotainment screen to select Settings > Vehicle > Doors and Locks > Power Doors. (Fig. 7) The following settings will be available:

  • Slight Opening
  • Standard Opening
  • Maximum Opening
  • Manual (power assisted doors)

 

Fig. 7

 

Another feature that will be available after the OTA update is Brake-to-Close. The Brake-to-Close function will close the driver’s door automatically when the driver presses the brake pedal after entering the vehicle. This setting can be enabled in the Power Doors menu. (Fig. 8)

 

Fig. 8

 

Inside the vehicle, the power door functions can be operated using the Front and Rear Command Centers. Slide your finger on the touchscreen to operate each door. (Fig. 9)

 

Fig. 9

 

Each power door also can be opened or closed by pulling the door handle.

If the OTA Update Fails

If the OTA update fails and the customer visits the dealership, reattempt to install the OTA update after a vehicle sleep cycle. If the OTA update is no longer present or is not successful, the Power Open/Close Door software update should be completed using SPS2/SPS3 (VWP) on Techline Connect.

Refer to Bulletin #24-NA-113 for more information on Vehicle Wide Programming.

Tips on Power Door Operation

  • Both power door and power-assist door systems include a motorized door check-link assembly. The motorized door check-link assembly acts as the door check link to hold the door in position when open. Unlike a manual door with two detent positions, the door has infinite detent positions so that when the door is opened, the motorized door check link assembly holds the door in the position where the door stops. If the door is being held in an open position and it needs to be moved further open or closed, some additional effort will be needed to overcome the motorized door check link and then the door will move with power assist. This is normal operation, and no repairs should be made.
  • Operation of the power front doors will feel differently than the power rear doors because of the size and proportion of the door. This is normal.
  • The power doors may not close/cinch directly to primary in comparison to a traditional, non-powered door. The cinch may vary from door to door even on the same vehicle, with some closing completely to primary and some closing to secondary, and then fully closing to primary. Variation of cinching from door to door on the same vehicle is expected and depends on various conditions and build variables. The doors may close directly to primary; while other times the door may go to secondary, and then fully closed. Depending on the environment and how the door was closed, the doors may attempt to cinch when the striker is not completely aligned, resulting in the door moving slightly in the opening/ closing direction prior to cinching to ensure the door is fully closed/cinched.
  • Do not attempt to reprogram the doors or vehicle unless there is a repeatable current DTC. If history DTCs are present and there are not any specific door issues, do not attempt a repair.

Refer to #PIT6370 for more information about the OTA update and power doors operation.

– Thanks to Mike Waszczenko

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