2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions
can also be recalled when placing the key in the
ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-47.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver's door.
B(Easy Exit Seat):This button is used to program
and recall the desired driver's seat position when
exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position, can be
personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2.To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button or by pressing the
unlock button on the number 1 or 2 remote keyless
entry transmitter. The seat will move to the stored
memory position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the identi®ed driver (1 or 2).
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
·Press the exit button on the memory control.
·Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC,
then removing the key from the ignition will
cause the seat to move to the exit position.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-22
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-23
Analog Clock...............................................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Automatic Climate Control System...................3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-30
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-30
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-31
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-32
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-33
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-34
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.................3-35
Charging System Light..................................3-36
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Traction Off Light..........................................3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-40
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-45
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-46
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-46
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-47
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-47
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Setting the Time...........................................3-66
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-67
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-82
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-93
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-93
CD Changer................................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-98
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-98
DVD Distortion.............................................3-99Understanding Radio Reception......................3-99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-99
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-101
Care of Your CD Changer............................3-101
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-101
Cleaning the Video Screen...........................3-101
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-101
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(United States Only).................................3-101
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. See
Exterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStaržand Radio Steering Wheel Buttons.
SeeOnStaržSystem on page 2-46andAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-98.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-32.
F. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-32.
G. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-66.
H. Dome Override Button. See
Interior Lamps on
page 3-18.
I. Cargo/Top-Box Lamps Button. See
Exterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
J. Fog Lamps Button. See
Exterior Lamps on
page 3-14.K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47.
L. Parking Brake Release. See
Parking Brake on
page 2-35.
M. Tilt Lever. See
Tilt Wheel on page 3-7.
N. Comfort Control System. See
Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-24.
O. Compact Disc Changer. See
CD Changer on
page 3-95.
P. Storage Area
Q. Clock. See
Analog Clock on page 3-23.
R. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Button. See
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on
page 3-20.
S. StabiliTrakžButton. SeeStabilitrakžSystem
on page 4-10.
T. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-52.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ¯ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ¯ash on and off.
But they won't ¯ash if you're braking.The hazard warning
¯asher button is located
at the top of the steering
column.
Press the button to make your front and rear turn signal
lamps ¯ash on and off. To turn off the ¯ashers, press
the button until the ®rst click and release.
Your hazard warning ¯ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
When the hazard warning ¯ashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.Other Warning Devices
If you carry re¯ective triangles, you can use them to
warn others. Set one up at the side of the road about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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