1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE heating

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1-3 Power Lumbar Control
Your vehicle has a power lumbar control. You can
increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the
lower seatback.
To increase support, press and hold the front of the
rocker switch. Let go of the switch when the lower
seatback reaches the desired level of support.
To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the
rocker switch. Let go of the switch when the lower
seatback reaches the desired level of support.
Heated Front Seats
The control for the driver's side heated seat is located on
the left side of the seat. The control for the right front
passenger is located on the right side of the passenger
seat. Move the switch forward to MED or HIGH
temperature to turn on the heating elements in the seat.
The right front passenger's safety belt must be buckled
before the heating elements in that seat will operate. To
turn the heated seats off, move the switch rearward to
OFF. For information on heated rear seats, see ªHeated
Rear Seatsº in the Index.

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Heated Rear Seats
The controls for the heated
rear seats are located on the
rear of the center floor
console, below the rear seat
audio controls.
Press the top of the switch to HI or the bottom of the
switch to LO to turn on the heating elements in the
outside rear seat positions. The text HI or LO on the
switch will illuminate to indicate that the heated seat
elements are operating. The switch on the left side
operates the left seat and the switch on the right side
operates the right seat. The rear seat outside passenger's
safety belt must be attached before the heating element
in that seat will operate. To turn the heated seats off,
move the switch to the center. For more information on
heated front seats, see ªHeated Front Seatsº in
the Index.
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the air bag system.
CAUTION:
Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear
a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and
you're not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse. You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously
injured or killed. In the same crash, you might
not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your
safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts
are fastened properly too.

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Rear Doors
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate
glass, tailgate or rear doors open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can't see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate
or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the tailgate glass, tailgate
or rear doors:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See ªComfort Controlsº in
the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear
glass before lowering the tailgate.
Use your key to open the glass from the outside. Then
lift the glass up.
To release the glass from the inside, use the electric
tailgate glass release switch on the instrument panel.
For more information, see ªTailgate, Glass Releaseº
in the Index.
To open the tailgate, lift up on the handle while pulling
the tailgate toward you.
Close the tailgate before closing the rear glass. After
closing the tailgate, make sure the tailgate is securely
latched by pulling it toward you. After closing the rear
glass, pull up on its handle to make sure it is locked.
Panel Doors (If Equipped)
To open the rear panel doors, you must open the
passenger's side panel door first. If the door is locked,
use your key to unlock it.
To open the passenger's side panel door, pull up on the
handle and pull the door open.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Front Ashtray
The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel. Pull on the notch in the ashtray door to
open it.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle. Do
not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To remove the front ashtray, press the retainer spring
and pivot the ashtray toward you. To replace the ashtray,
place the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at
the bottom of its mounting on the instrument panel.
Then rotate the ashtray back to its original position.
Rear Door Ashtrays
To use a rear ashtray, flip the lid open.
To remove a rear ashtray, open the lid and pull the
ashtray assembly upward.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let
go. When it's done heating, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating can make it overload,
damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Just push the lighter all the way in and let go.
When it's done heating, it will pop back by itself.

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2-76 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is
working. During a majority of the operation, the gage
will read 210
F (100
C) or less. If you are pulling a
load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to
fluctuate and approach the 260
F (160
C) mark. If the
gage reaches the 260
F (160
C) mark, it indicates that
the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
The ªProblems on the Road,º section of this manual
shows what to do. See ªEngine Overheatingº in
the Index.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD II (On
-Board
Diagnostics
-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life
of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service
is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the
system before any problem is apparent. This may
prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This
system is also designed to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-3 Rear Air Conditioning
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-4 Air Conditioning
3
-4 Heating
3
-5 Ventilation System
3
-6 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-6 Rear Window Defogger
3
-7 Audio Systems
3
-7 Setting the Clock
3
-8AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player3
-12 CD Adapter Kits
3
-12 Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
3
-14 Remote Compact Disc Player
3
-16 Console-Mounted CD Changer
3
-18 Theft-Deterrent Feature
3
-20 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-20 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-21 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-22 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-22 Fixed Mast Antenna

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Comfort Controls
Heater and Air Conditioning
Control System
Fan Knob
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed. The knob has four speed
positions. To increase airflow, turn the knob toward HI.
To decrease airflow, turn it toward LO. To turn the fan
off, move the knob to OFF. If you have the air
conditioner on, turning the fan knob to OFF also turns
off the A/C compressor.In OFF, while driving, air will flow through the floor
outlets. The mode knob will not redirect the airflow to
other selected outlet positions. This is normal operation
for the OFF position.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
relative temperature of the air flowing into the passenger
area of your vehicle. This knob will allow you to adjust
the relative air temperature independently of the
function knob setting. Turn the knob clockwise
toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob
counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery. The control knob
can be placed in any position between any two mode
settings to blend the flow of air.
VENT: This setting directs air through the
instrument panel outlets.

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3-4 Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
The recirculation button, between the fan and
temperature knobs, allows the air inside your vehicle to
be recirculated. This setting helps to maximize your air
conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel
economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest and
can be used to keep unwanted odors and/or dust from
entering the vehicle. When using the air conditioner,
turn off recirculation after the vehicle reaches a
comfortable interior temperature. When the right knob
on the control panel is between HEATER and
DEFROST, the recirculation feature will not function.
The A/C button, between the temperature and mode
knobs, allows the air coming into your vehicle to be
cooled. This setting is useful for normal cooling on hot
days. When you use A/C with the recirculation button
pushed in, turn off recirculation as soon as the vehicle
reaches a comfortable interior temperature.With the A/C on, move the temperature knob to MAX
for maximum cooling. This setting also puts the system
in the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air
conditioner's performance and your vehicle's fuel
economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After
the vehicle's interior reaches a comfortable temperature,
move the temperature knob to the right to place the air
conditioning system in the normal mode.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days, use the HEATER or
VENT/HEAT setting with the temperature knob in the
red area.
If you use the engine coolant heater before starting your
engine in cold weather, 20
F (
-8
C) or lower, your
heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat
the passenger compartment in cold weather.
The use of an engine coolant heater also reduces the
time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating
temperature, and shortens the time it takes the heater to
reach full output. For more information, see ªEngine
Coolant Heaterº in the Index.