2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV warning

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 238
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 238
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 239
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 242
Security Light............................................ 242
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 243
Lights On Reminder.................................. 243
Cruise Control Light.................................. 243
Highbeam On Light................................... 243
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 244
Fuel Gage................................................. 244
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 245
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 245
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 250
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 259Audio System(s)......................................... 270
Setting the Time........................................ 272
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 273
XM Radio Messages................................. 302
Navigation/Radio System........................... 303
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 303
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 314
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 316
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 317
Radio Reception........................................ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 319
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 319
Rear Side Window Antenna....................... 319
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 320
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 320
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 225.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 196.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 229.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 194.
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on
page 144.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 150.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 245.
H. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 219.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 270.
J. StabiliTrak
®Button. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 330. Rear Park Aid Disable Button.
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on
page 214.K. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 195.
L. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 205.
M. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 213.
N. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 317.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 194.
P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 317.
Q. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 220.
R. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 142. Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button. See
Windshield Washer on page 200. Power
Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Running Boards on page 132.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 178.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the
steering wheel.
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The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So,
be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free
of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning
instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 500. If the DIC still displays the PARKING
ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the
bumper and driving forward at a speed of at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), see your dealer.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include vibrations from a
jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck or other mechanical
devices that interfere with URPA performance.
When URPA is disabled without driver action
and the driver attempts to turn URPA back on
by pressing the rear park aid button, the
indicator light will ash for 3 seconds and then
stay lit to indicate that URPA is off.As always, drivers should use care when backing
up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being
sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and
blind spots.
For Driver Information Center messages related to
URPA, seeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 250.
If the bumper is damaged, your URPA system
may not work properly. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to repair the system.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on briey when
you start the engine just to let you know they’re
working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together to
let you know when there’s a problem with
your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly – and even dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights and
gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center
(DIC) that works along with the warning lights
and gages. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 245.
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Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on briey
when you turn on the
ignition, but the
engine is not running,
as a check to show you
it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the charging system.
It could indicate that you have problems with the
generator, the generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your
battery.
When this light comes on, the DIC will also display
the SERVICE BATTERY NOT CHARGING
SYSTEM message. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 250for more information.If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and air conditioner, to reduce
the drain on your battery.
Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set the parking brake.
If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged,
a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the
other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
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If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds
there could be a brake problem. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This light may also come on due to low brake
uid. SeeBrakes on page 433for more
information.
This light should come on briey when you turn
the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come
on then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem.If the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push or may go closer to
the oor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is
still on, have the vehicle towed for service.
SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 376.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will
come on when you start
your engine and may
stay on for several
seconds.
That’s normal. If the light does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. You will also
hear a chime sound when the light is on steady. If
the regular brake system warning light is not on,
you still have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is
also on you do not have anti-lock brakes and there
is a problem with your regular brakes. In addition to
both lights, you will also hear a chime sound on the
rst occurrence of a problem and each time the
vehicle is shut off and then restarted. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 235.The anti-lock brake system warning light should
come on briey when you turn the ignition
key to RUN. If the light does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem.
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light
This warning light
should come on briey
when the engine is
started.
If the warning light does not come on then, have it
xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you
are driving, there may be a problem with your
StabiliTrak
®system and your vehicle may need
service. When this warning light is on, the system is
off and will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
This light will also ash when the StabiliTrak
®
system is active.
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