2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV seat adjustment

Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-44
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-46
Security Light...............................................3-47
Cruise Control Light......................................3-48
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-48
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-48
Fuel Gage...................................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-49
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-50
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-54
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-63
Audio System(s).............................................3-69
Setting the Time...........................................3-70
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-71
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-86Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-86
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-97
CD Changer................................................3-99
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-102
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-103
Radio Reception.........................................3-103
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-104
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-105
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-105
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-106
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-106
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-106
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Rear Window Defogger
The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass.
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear):Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed. If you need additional
warming time, press the button again.
This button activates the heated mirrors.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object
to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
These actions may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and
on the side of your instrument panel that allow you
to adjust the direction and amount of airow inside
the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down. Use
the thumbwheel next to or underneath the outlet to
close the louvers. For the most efficient airow
and temperature control, keep the outlet in the fully
opened position.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,
or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The
heater and defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, etc., may affect
the performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
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Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming
system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim
has been preset at the factory and should need no
further adjustment. This is true even though your
horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the
“0” (zero) marks on their scales.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers
(for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers ash
their high beams at you (for vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be re-aimed, we
recommend that you take your vehicle to your dealer
for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your
headlamps as described in the following procedure.Notice:To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage to headlamp parts.
The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are
25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other at
surface.
The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface which is level all the way to the wall
or other at surface.
The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular
to the wall or other at surface.
The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
attached to it.
The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other
work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done.
The vehicle should be normally loaded with a
full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs (75 kg) on
the driver’s seat.
Tires should be properly inated.
Start the vehicle and rock it to level the suspension.
Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low-beam
headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly
aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-106
Diversity Antenna System............................3-106
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-86
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-97
Setting the Time..........................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-102
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-103
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-106
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-17
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Battery..........................................................5-37
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-38
Bench Seat....................................................1-20
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-15
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-12Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-23
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-19
Brakes..........................................................5-34
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-25
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-46
Headlamps.................................................5-50
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-49
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-55
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
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C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-116
Carbon Monoxide...................2-11, 2-26, 4-41, 4-54
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-100
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-104
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-105
Your CDs and DVDs ..................................3-105
Cargo Cover..................................................2-45
CD Changer...................................................3-99
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-43
Center Rear Passenger Position, Safety Belts.....1-45
Chains, Tire...................................................5-77
Charging System Light....................................3-38
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-55
Infants and Young Children...........................1-52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-61
Older Children.............................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-68Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-72
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-60
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-106
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-102
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-101
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-97
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-100
Leather......................................................5-99
Speaker Covers.........................................5-100
Tires........................................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Wood Panels............................................5-100
Climate Control System
Dual Automatic............................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Rear ..........................................................3-30
Clock............................................................3-23
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-10
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Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual......................................................3-86
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-34
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-34
Off-Road Driving.............................................4-18
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-14
Older Children, Restraints................................1-49
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-36
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlet(s), Accessory Power...............................3-22
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-36
Convex Mirror.............................................2-35
Heated Mirrors............................................2-35
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . 5-26
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-103
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-24
Shifting Out of............................................2-25
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-23
Over Things That Burn.................................2-26
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-36
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-84
Passing.........................................................4-15
Passlock
®......................................................2-16
Power
Accessory Outlet(s)......................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-107
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-32
Windows....................................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
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Tires (cont.)
Secondary Latch System..............................5-89
Spare Tire..................................................5-97
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-92
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-75
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-76
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-23
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-48
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-54
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-54
Your Vehicle...............................................4-53
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-41
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-9
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-67
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Temperature Gage.......................................3-42
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-20
Trip Odometer................................................3-34
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-103
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-74
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-38
Operation...................................................2-39
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-47
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-63
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-105
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-106
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-47
Memory Seat..............................................2-47
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visors...........................................................2-14
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-38
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