2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Owners Manual

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open your glove box, lift up the latch and pull the
door open.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the front
and rear passengers.
The cupholders are located in the center console for the
front passengers and on the rear of the center console
for the rear passengers.
To use the front cupholders, press down on the access
door and release. The door will open. Push the door
back down to close it.
To use the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back of the console.
Heated and Cooled Front Cupholders
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, both front
cupholders will be capable of heating or cooling a
beverage.The heated and cooled cupholders work best when
maintaining the temperature of a beverage that is
already warm or cold. To use the cupholders, turn the
ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN and do the following:
v(Warm):Press this part of the switch to warm
the cupholder.
u(Cool):Press this part of the switch to cool the
cupholder.
Place the beverage container in the cupholder. Be sure
to use a non-insulated beverage container. Press the
switch again if you want to turn the cupholder off.
The cupholders will turn off when the vehicle is shut off.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle has a console compartment between the
bucket seats.
To open it, press the button on the side of the console
and swing the console lid open.
The console may be equipped with an accessory power
outlet inside. SeeAccessory Power Outlets on
page 3-22.
The rear of the console also has a cupholder that
swings down for the rear seat passengers to use.
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Luggage Carrier
You can load things on top of your vehicle if it has this
feature. If your vehicle is the Escalade ESV Platinum
version, it is not equipped with crossrails and you
can not load things on the roof of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to
the roof and may have crossrails which can be moved
back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the
siderails or siderail supports.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that
weighs more than 200 lbs. (918 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage
your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats
as far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-50.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re leaving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage 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
(behind the rear passenger doors on ESV models).If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to t
inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the
load. If plywood is used, tie it to the siderail
supports.
Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports.
Use the crossrails only to keep the load from
sliding. To move the crossrails, loosen the release
knob at each end. Slide the crossrail to the
desired position balancing the force side to side.
Tighten the release knobs and slide the crossrail
back and forth slightly to be sure it is securely
in place.
If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports.
Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or
siderails are damaged.
For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the
front crossrail approximately 18 to 24 inches
(46 to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports.
After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely
locked into the siderail.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the rear glass. 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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Rear Storage Area
Your vehicle has a storage compartment located in the
rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver’s side
trim panel.
To open the compartment on standard models, press
in on the release latch and swing the compartment
door open.
To open the compartment on extended models, pull the
latch to access the compartment.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle’s second row seat may have an
armrest/storage compartment.
Pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower the
armrest.
To open the compartment, if equipped, push the button
on the front of the armrest and pull the top open.
Convenience Net
The convenience net (if equipped) in the rear of your
vehicle helps to keep small loads in place during sharp
turns or quick stops and starts.
The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
To install the net, attach the hooks to the raised cargo
tie downs. Then, attach the cord loops to the button
retainers in the side trim.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie at when
you’re not using it.
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Cargo Cover
{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 in the proper storage location. When you put
it back, always be sure that it is securely
reattached.
If you have a cargo cover, you can use it to cover items
in the cargo area of your vehicle.
To use the cover, do the following:
1. Pull the cover handle toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Latch the cover posts into the retaining sockets
on the cargo area trim panels.
To return the cover to the retracted position, do the
following:
1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover
posts from the retaining sockets.
2. Let the cover move forward to the full retracted
position.To remove the cover from the vehicle, do the following:
1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder.
2. Then, grasping the passenger’s side cover endcap,
push the cover endcap toward the driver’s side of
the vehicle. The endcap should lock in the
compressed position.
3. Lift the cover up on the passenger’s side, swing the
cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle.
To put the cover in the vehicle, do the following:
1. Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces
rearward with the round surface facing down.
2. Then, hold the cover at an angle and place the
cover holder tab into the slot in the driver’s side
trim panel.
3. Move the other end of the cover forward and hold it
next to the passenger’s side trim panel slot.
4. Push the button on top of the passenger’s side
endcap. This will allow the cover to extend into
the trim slot.
5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure it is
secure. On some models there are two slots. The
slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used
if the third seat is removed or folded down.
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Cargo Tie Downs
Your vehicle may be
equipped with 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, ip them down out
of the way.
Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition
needs to be on or RAP needs to be active. See
“Retained Accessory Power” underIgnition Positions on
page 2-18.
Press and release the rear side of the button located in
the front overhead console to express-open the glass
panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel,
press and hold the front of the button. The glass will not
be fully seated unless the button is held until the
glass stops moving. With the sunroof closed, press the
forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the
vent position.
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The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which
you can pull forward to block sun rays.
If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof
glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop
at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, the
glass panel can be closed or opened.
Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods
of time as debris may collect in the tracks.
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected or is
not working, you may need to reprogram the sunroof.
To do this, start the vehicle and press the forward
side of the sunroof button until the glass panel moves to
a fully closed position. Release, and press again to
move to the vent position which occurs when the sunroof
is fully tilted rearward. This will reset the memory and
enable the sunroof to function properly.Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the
driver’s door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver’s seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirror,
the radio station presets and the last chosen climate
control system settings. The settings for these features
can be personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2.
Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory buttons
labeled 1 and 2 on the driver’s door and the numbers
on the back of the remote keyless entry transmitters.
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To store the memory settings, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1 or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered
memory control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions, radio
station presets and the last choosen climate control
settings will be recalled if programmed to do so through
the Driver Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Operation
and Displays on page 3-51. The numbers on the
back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the
numbers on the memory controls.
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). SeeDIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-51.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
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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. Press and release the 1 or 2 button or press the
unlock button on the desired 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 identied 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 activated in the DIC, remove
the key from the ignition; the seat will then move
to the exit position.
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