2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE light

The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the
vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE
system may be selected as an audio source on the
radio if the RSE system power is on. Once the
RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio
you may adjust the speaker volume on the radio. If
the RSE system power is not on, the RSE system will
not be an available source on the radio. Refer to
the radio information for the radio that your vehicle has
for more information.
The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the
wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system (if
equipped). The RSE system may be selected as an audio
source on the Rear Seat Audio system if the RSE system
power is on. Refer to
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on
page 3-97for more information.
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in on or accessory.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ¯ash.)
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ¯ash.)
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the SRCE button
to toggle between the
DVD player and the
auxiliary source.
The disc is upside down
or is not compatible.
The picture does not ®ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the top
and bottom or on both
sides or it looks
stretched out.Press the Display button
on the DVD player or on
the remote control.
Change the display mode.
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Problem Recommended Action
The disc was ejected, but
it was pulled back into the
DVD player.The disc is being stored in
the DVD player. Press the
eject button again to eject
the disc.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the signal coming
from the auxiliary device
and make sure that the
connection and the signal
is good.
Change the Video
Format to PAL or NTSC.
See ªStereo RCA Jacksº
previously for how to
change the video format.
The language in the
audio or on the screen is
wrong.Press the Menu button
on the DVD player or on
the remote control and
change the audio or
language selection on the
DVD menu.Problem Recommended Action
The remote control does
not work.Point the remote control
directly at the infrared
window below the video
screen while using.
Check that the batteries
are not dead or put in
wrong.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ¯ash.)
After stopping the player,
I push Play but
sometimes the DVD
starts where I left off and
sometimes at the
beginning.If the stop button was
pressed one time, the
DVD player will resume
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed two
times the DVD player will
begin to play from the
beginning of the DVD.
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CD Changer
The compact disc changer plays up to six standard size
CDs continuously. Individual CDs may be loaded or
ejected into or from any position.
A green light on each numbered button indicates a CD
is loaded in the respective position. An amber light
on a numbered button indicates that a CD is playing.
When loading CDs, the loading slot indicators turn
amber to indicate that the player is ready to accept a
CD. CDs can be loaded or ejected with the radio or the
ignition being on or off.
You must load CDs with the label side up. If you do not,
the player will automatically eject the CDs.
Notice:Loading CDs with adhesive labels will
damage the player.
To load a CD, perform the following steps:
1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will
blink amber.
2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered
button with the amber blinking light. If a button is
not pressed within ®ve seconds, the changer will go
to the lowest available position.
3. Load the CD when the loading slot indicators turn
amber. An internal door will open allowing a single
CD to be inserted into the changer. After
approximately 10 seconds the changer will be ready
to play.
To load two or more CDs, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the LOAD button. The ®rst CD will
be loaded into the lowest numbered empty position.
2. Load a single CD when the loading slot indicators
turn amber. After about 10 seconds the changer will
cycle to the next available position.
3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of
the desired positions. If you do not wish to load all
of the positions, you can cancel the load all
function by pressing a button with a green ¯ashing
indicator light or wait 20 seconds for the changer
to time out.
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To eject a single CD, perform the following
steps:
1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The
buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber.
2. Press one of the amber blinking buttons to select
the location of the CD you want to eject. The
changer will move to that location and eject the CD.
If you do not remove the CD from the player
within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the eject
button is pressed and a numbered location button is
not pressed within ®ve seconds, the current or
last played CD will be ejected.
To eject all CDs, press and hold the eject button.
There are two ways to play a CD. Perform
one of the following:
·
With the radio on, press the desired numbered
button with a green indicator light on the CD
changer.
·Press the TAPE DISC button on the radio. The CD
changer will go to its last played position.
CD Functions
1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track if the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold
or press this pushbutton more than once, the player
will continue moving back through the CD.
2 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving forward through
the CD.
3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly through a track. Release it to resume
playing.
4 FWD (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly through a track. Release it to resume
playing.
5
X:Press this pushbutton to select a CD. The CD
number and track number will be displayed.
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6 RDM (Random):Press this button to hear the tracks
in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL
will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play
all of the loaded CDs. Press and hold this button until
you hear a beep and the radio will display RDM
ONE, which will randomly play the tracks on the current
CD. Press this button again to turn off random play,
RDM OFF will appear on the radio display.
qSEEKr:Press the right or the left SEEK arrow to
go to the next or to the previous track on the CD.
BAND:Press BAND to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing.
TAPE DISC:Press this button if you have a CD loaded
in the changer and the radio is turned on, to play a
CD. Press this button to switch between playing a tape
and the CD changer if all are loaded.
Compact Disc Changer Errors
CHK CD (Check):If this message appears on the
display, it could be for one of the following reasons:
·You are driving on a very rough road. The CD
should play when the road gets smoother.
·A CD is upside down.
·It is dirty, scratched or wet.
·It is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try
again.
·The CD player is very hot.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealership.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCKžis designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN). If
the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not
operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
žis armed.
With THEFTLOCK
žactivated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
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Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service
(USA Only)
XMŸ Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception
from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings
or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing
the sound to come and go. Your radio may display
NO SIGNAL to indicate interference.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes,
but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership.
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When cleaning the cassette tape player with the
recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is
possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut
tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as
a broken tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning
cassette from being ejected, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for ®ve
seconds. READY will appear on the display and
the cassette symbol will ¯ash for ®ve seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning time.
When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut
tape detection feature is active again.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to
clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will
not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner
may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type
cleaning cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold the eject
button for ®ve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator.
The radio will display --- or CLEANED to show the
indicator was reset.Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer
edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD Changer
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
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Anti-lock Brake System
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced
electronic braking system that will help prevent a
braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You
may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on. This is normal.
If there's a problem with
the anti-lock brake system,
this warning light will
stay on. See
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning
Light on page 3-42
.
Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear
Proportioning (DRP) system. If there's a DRP problem,
both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on
accompanied by a 10-second chime. The lights
and chime will come on each time the ignition is turned
on until the problem is repaired. See your dealer for
service.Let's say the road is wet and you're driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here's what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If
one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.
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