1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE change time

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Copyright General Motors Corporation 1998
Part No. 25691027 A First Edition All Rights Reserved

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Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement or
transmitter resynchronization is necessary. See the
instructions that follow.

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.Operation
The driver's door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger's doors will also
unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
The tailgate or panel doors will unlock when the
REAR 2X button is pressed twice within five seconds,
as long as the ignition is turned to OFF or the
transmission is in PARK (P).
The system will turn on the interior lamps for about
40 seconds, when you unlock the doors, tailgate or panel
doors. The interior lamps will go off when you lock the
doors using the keyless entry transmitter or a power
door lock switch. The interior lamps will also go off if
the ignition is turned to RUN.
Operating the keyless entry transmitter may interact
with the theft
-deterrent system. See ªTheft-Deterrent
Systemº in the Index.

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3. Turn the ignition from OFF to RUN three times
quickly (within five seconds). The vehicle will
respond by locking the doors, unlocking the driver's
doors and releasing the tailgate or panel doors. Your
transmitter is now ready to match the vehicle.
4. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the first transmitter for 15 seconds. The vehicle will
respond as in Step 3.
5. Repeat Step 4 for the remaining transmitters.
6. When you have finished matching all of your
transmitters, replace the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17).
7. Check that all transmitters work by pressing
their buttons.
If the transmitters don't work, or if you'd rather not
match the transmitters yourself, see your dealer.Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.
Use one three volt, type CR2032, or equivalent battery.

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4. Remove the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17). This fuse is in
the main fuse block, located on the left side of your
instrument panel. When the main fuse block is open,
the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17) is located in the lower
right corner side of the fuse panel. See ªFuses and
Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
5. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
You can now program your choices. After programming
a feature, you can exit the programming mode
at anytime.
You should hear two chimes to verify that the system is
in programming mode. You will also be able to set
Lockout Prevention, Keyless Entry Verification, Arming
Method and Arming Verification.
Lockout Prevention
With this feature, the power door locks will not lock
when the key is in the ignition in OFF and a door
is open.Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: Lockout Prevention Disabled (Doors will
lock/unlock when you press the power door
lock switch).
Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Enabled
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2.
To change the mode:
1. Press the power lock switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the LOCK switch on the door until you hear
the number of chimes that correspond to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.

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2-18 Keyless Entry Verification
This means that when you use the keyless entry
transmitter to lock/unlock your vehicle, your headlamps
and parking lamps will flash briefly when you press
LOCK once. Your horn will sound briefly and your
headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly when
you press LOCK a second time. Your headlamps
and parking lamps will flash briefly when you
press UNLOCK.
Programming Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: All Off (The headlamps will not flash and the
horn will not sound to provide you feedback that a
lock/unlock command has been received by the keyless
entry transmitter.)
Mode 2: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound
briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash
when you press LOCK on the keyless entry transmitter.
Only your headlamps and parking lamps will flash when
you press UNLOCK.)
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly
and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash every
time you push LOCK or UNLOCK.)Mode 4: Lamps (Your headlamps and parking lamps
will flash every time you press LOCK or UNLOCK.)
Mode 5: Lamps/Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your
headlamps and parking lamps will flash upon the first
press on LOCK, your headlamps and parking lamps will
flash and your horn will sound upon the second press on
LOCK and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash
upon any press on UNLOCK.)
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 5.
To change the mode:
1. Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless
entry transmitter.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter until you hear the number of chimes that
correspond to the mode selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.

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2-24 How to Start the Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way down for five more
seconds, unless it starts sooner.3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
stops), wait 15 seconds and start over.
When the engine starts, let go of the key and the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See ªTowing
Your Vehicleº in the Index.

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2-42 Turn and Lane Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
If you move the lever all the way up or down and the
arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers may not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned
-out bulbs and a blown
fuse (see ªFusesº in the Index).
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this light on the
instrument panel also will
be on.
Windshield Wipers
You operate the windshield wipers by turning the
control with the wiper symbol on it located on the
multifunction lever.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the control to MIST.
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more
cycles, hold the control on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the control to choose the delay time. The
closer to LOW, the shorter the delay.

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2-48 Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, your automatic
headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the
normal brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument
panel lights.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, set the parking brake while the ignition is
off. Then start the vehicle. The automatic headlamp
system will stay off until you release the parking brake.
The headlamp switch can always be used to turn on the
regular lamps. As with any vehicle, you should turn on
the regular headlamp system when you need it.
Headlamps-On Reminder
A chime will sound when your headlamps are turned on
and your ignition is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at
a reduced brightness when:

the ignition is on,

the headlamp switch is off,

the parking brake is released and

it is bright enough outside and the automatic
headlamps are off.
When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won't be on.
Your instrument panel won't be lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, your DRL will turn off.
Your headlamps will come on automatically.
When it begins to get bright, the regular lamps will go
off, and your headlamps will change to the reduced
brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.