Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-3
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts
.............................................1-26
Child Restraints
.......................................1-47
Airbag System
.........................................1-70
Restraint System Check
............................1-85
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
.................................................2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-18
Mirrors
....................................................2-29
OnStar
®System
......................................2-35
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
...........2-36
Storage Areas
.........................................2-40
Sunroof
..................................................2-44
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-45
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-49
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-69Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-49
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................5-45
Rear Axle
...............................................5-45
Front Axle
...............................................5-46
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-48
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-58
Tires
......................................................5-59
Appearance Care
.....................................5-97
Vehicle Identi cation
...............................5-105
Electrical System
....................................5-106
Capacities and Speci cations
...................5-117
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index................................................................ 1
2005 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner ManualM
Mirrors.......................................................2-29
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-30
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-32
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-34
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist..............................................2-34
OnStar
®System.............................................2-35
HomeLink®Wireless Control System...............2-36
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
Operation.................................................2-37Storage Areas................................................2-40
Glove Box...................................................2-40
Cupholder(s)................................................2-40
Instrument Panel Storage Area.......................2-41
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-41
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-41
Rear Seat Armrest........................................2-42
Convenience Net..........................................2-42
Cargo Cover................................................2-43
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-45
Memory Seat...............................................2-45
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2
Power Windows
The controls for the power windows are located on the
armrest on each of the side doors. The switches
operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN,
ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-19.
The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the
passenger’s windows.
Press the top of the switch to lower the window. Pull up
the top of the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
The driver and front passenger windows also have an
express-down feature that allows the windows to
be lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully
on the window switch, then release, to activate the
express-down mode. This mode can be canceled at any
time by pulling up on the switch. To open the window
partway, press the switch to the rst position until
the window is at the desired position.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):Press the lockout switch to
prevent passengers from operating the power windows
from their switches. A light in the lockout switch will
come on to show that the switch has been activated.
Press the lockout switch again to return to normal
operation.
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.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the sunvisor down and lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
2-15