1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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2-57 Instrument Panel Cupholder
Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the
instrument panel.
To use the cupholder, pull
the handle and slide the
cupholder tray open.
To close the cupholder, slide it back into the
instrument panel.
Center Floor Console
Your vehicle has a console compartment between the
bucket seats.
To open it, insert the console key into the lock and
unlock the console. Press the button in and swing the
console lid upward.
The console key is for use on the storage
compartment only.
The console has a small storage bin covered by a lid.
When open, the lid provides a writing surface.

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The console has two cupholders and two storage trays
for the front passenger and driver to use.
Your console also has a
cupholder that swings down
for the rear seat passengers
to use.
The console also contains the following components:

Rear Seat Audio System Controls

Rear Heated Seat Switches

Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlet

Six
-Disc CD Changer

Subwoofer

Audio Amplifier
Shock Sensor Adjuster

LED (Light Emitting Diode) Theft
-Deterrent
System Indicator
For more information on these components, please see
the Index for that item.
Rear Armrest Storage Compartment
Your vehicle has a center armrest storage compartment
in the rear seat.
Other Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage of often
-used items.
Your vehicle has a storage pocket on each of the front doors.
You can use the pocket to store a variety of small items.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle has a convenience net, which is used to
keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during
sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not designed for larger, heavier loads.
It is stored in a pouch attached at the driver's side of the
vehicle. You can also unhook the net so that it will lie
flat when you're not using it.

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2-59 Cargo Security Shade
CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Your vehicle has a cargo security shade. You can use it
to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.To use the shade:
1. Pull the shade handle toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Latch the shade posts into the retaining sockets on
the cargo area trim panels.
To return the shade to the shade holder:
1. Pull up on the shade handle to release the shade posts
from the retaining sockets.
2. Let the shade move forward and latch the shade
posts into the front
-most retaining sockets.
To remove the shade from the vehicle:
1. Let the shade go all the way into the holder.
2. Push the shade holder toward the passenger's side of
the vehicle.
3. Lift the shade up on the driver's side.
4. Swing the shade rearward and take it out of
the vehicle.

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To put the shade in the vehicle:
1. Make sure the shade slot in the holder faces rearward
with the round surface facing down.
2. Hold the shade at an angle.
3. Place the shade holder tab into the slot in the
passenger's side trim panel.
4. Move the other end of the shade forward.
5. Hold it next to the driver's side trim panel slot.6. Push the shade holder toward the passenger's side of
the vehicle.
7. Place the tab in the driver's side trim panel slot.
Make sure the tab goes all the way in the slot.
8. Lightly pull on the shade holder to make sure it
is secure.
9. Pull the shade to the desired position and secure the
shade posts in the appropriate retaining sockets.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie downs in
the rear cargo area that
allow you to strap cargo in
and keep it from moving
inside the vehicle.
When not using the tie downs, flip them down out of
the way.

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2-61 Luggage Carrier
Your vehicle has a luggage carrier, which you can use to
load things on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached to
the roof, and crossrails which can be moved toward the
front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo. Tie
the load to the tie loops or crossrails.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(90.6 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle. When you carry large things, never
let them hang over the rear or the sides of your
vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier.
Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see ªLoading Your Vehicleº in
the Index.To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.

If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place
the load in the area over the rear wheels. If you need
to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the
crossrails and side rails to spread the load.

Tie the load to the crossrails or the side rail supports.
Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.

If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the
crossrails and tie loops. Also tie the load to the
bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the
crossrails or side rails are damaged.

For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the
front crossrail approximately 18 to 24 inches (46 cm
to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports.

After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the
slider screws.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the tailgate glass or above the
rear load doors.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should
be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit.

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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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2-63 Accessory Power Outlets
Two auxiliary power outlets are located near the
cigarette lighter. Use these outlets to power mobile
telephones or other devices designed to operate with
vehicle electrical systems.
One auxiliary power outlet
is located at the rear of the
center floor console, for rear
seat passengers to use.
Another auxiliary power
outlet is located in the rear
cargo area on the
passenger's side.

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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them out to help block glare at
the front and side windows.
Your visors have a strap to hold small items, such
as maps.
The visors have an extender on the inside edge. When
the visor is down, pull the extender out for extra glare
coverage at the front or side.
The visors also have mirrors with lights. The lights will
come on when you lift the mirror cover.
Universal Transmitter
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes and modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.