2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Owners Manual

To access, pull the handle in the center of the
system up.Slide the hinge covers to the center of each side.
This will keep the sides of the storage system
stationary and allow it to stay upright. Inside the
system are two removable dividers. To remove,
unhook the loops at the ends of each divider.
When not in use, slide the hinge covers back and
the storage system will fold back down. Press
down on the storage cover to lock it into place.
To utilize the cupholders, follow the procedure for
removing the system from the vehicle.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power
sliding sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the
ignition needs to be turned to ON, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active.
When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or until a
front door is opened. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 141for more information.
There are two switches
in the overhead console
that operate the
sunroof.Manual-Open/Manual-Close:To open the
sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver’s side
switch until the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press and hold the
front of the driver’s side switch until the sunroof
reaches the desired position. The sunshade
will open automatically with the sunroof, but can
also be opened manually.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract
when the sunroof is closed.
Express-Open/Express-Close:To express-open
the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of
the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open
automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. To express-close
the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the
driver’s side switch. The sunroof will close
automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. The sunshade will
open automatically with the sunroof, but can also
be opened manually.
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When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract
when the sunroof is closed.
Vent:From the closed position, press the rear of
the passenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof.
To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch
a second time. To close the sunroof, press and
hold the front of the passenger’s side switch.
To stop the sunroof partway, release the switch.Anti-Pinch Feature:If an object is in the path of
the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch
feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof
from closing at the point of the obstruction.
The sunroof will then open halfway, and the air
deector will raise. To close the sunroof once
it has re-opened, refer to the “Express-Close” or
“Manual-Close” functions described previously.
If the sunroof is in the vent position, and there is
an object in the path of the sunroof when it
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once
it has re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close”
or “Express-Close” functions described previously.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 192
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................. 194
Horn.......................................................... 194
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 195
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 196
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 197
Windshield Wipers..................................... 198
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 199
Windshield Washer.................................... 200
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 201
Cruise Control........................................... 202
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 205
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 210
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 210
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 211
Fog Lamps................................................ 212
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 212
Dome Lamps............................................. 212
Dome Lamp Override................................ 213
Entry Lighting............................................ 213
Exit Lighting.............................................. 213
Reading Lamps......................................... 213Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 213
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 214
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 218
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 219
Analog Clock............................................. 219
Climate Controls......................................... 220
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 220
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 225
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls................................................. 226
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 228
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 229
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 230
Trip Odometer........................................... 230
Tachometer............................................... 230
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 231
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 231
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 232
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 233
Charging System Light.............................. 235
Brake System Warning Light..................... 235
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 237
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 237
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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Instrument Panel Overview
United States version shown; Canada similar.
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