2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV lock

Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will
clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
Heated Windshield Washer
The heated windshield washer uid system may
be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs
from your windshield.The button is located in
the switchbank under
the climate controls.
Push the heated washer uid button while the
ignition is turned on to activate the heated
windshield washer uid system. The indicator light
will ash. This activation will initiate four heated
wash/wipe cycles. The rst heated wash/wipe
cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur,
depending on outside temperature. After the rst
wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to 20 seconds
for each of the remaining cycles to begin.
Press the button again to turn off the heated
windshield washer uid system or it will
automatically turn off after four wash/wipe cycles
have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
The rear wiper control is located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a
wiper position.
9(Off):To turn the wiper off, slide the lever to
this setting.
5(Rear Wiper Delay):To turn on the rear wiper
delay, slide the lever to this setting.
Z(Rear Wiper):To turn on the rear wiper, slide
the lever to this setting.
=(Rear Wiper Wash):To turn on the rear
wiper wash, push the button on the end of the turn
signal/multifunction lever to spray washer uid
on the rear window. The wipers will clear the rear
window and either stop or return to your preset
speed. For more washer cycles, press and
hold the button.
The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if
the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate
or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper will return to the parked position
and stop.
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The headlamp stalk is moved forward to
the high-beam position. SeeHeadlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer on page 197.
When either of these conditions occur, the
IntellliBeam™ feature will be disabled and the
IntellliBeam™ light in the mirror will turn off
until the high-beam stalk is returned to
the neutral position.
If IntellliBeam™ was using low-beams prior to
this action, the IntellliBeam™ feature will be
temporarily disabled until the stalk is returned
to the neutral position.
The exterior lamp control is turned to any
setting except AUTO.
When this occurs, IntellliBeam™ will be
disabled until the control is turned back to the
AUTO position.
The IntellliBeam™ system is turned off at the
inside rearview mirror.IntellliBeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if
the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps
because of any of the following:
The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view or otherwise
undetected.
The other vehicle’s lamp(s) are covered with
dirt, snow and/or road spray.
The other vehicle’s lamp(s) cannot be detected
due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road
spray, mist or other airborne obstructions.
Your vehicle’s windshield is dirty, cracked or
obstructed by something that blocks the
view of the IntellliBeam light sensor.
Your vehicle’s windshield is covered with ice,
dirt, haze or other obstructions.
Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end
of the vehicle points upward, causing the
IntellliBeam sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
You are driving on winding or hilly roads.
You may need to manually disable or cancel the
high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam
headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist.
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Headlamps on Reminder
If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound
when your headlamps or parking lamps are
manually turned on and your key is out of the
ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp
switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or
close and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode,
the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK
or may remain on until the headlamp delay ends
(if enabled in the DIC). See “Exit Lighting”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 259.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional DRL are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO
The light sensor determines it is daytime
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will
be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other
lamps will not be on. The instrument panel back
lighting will not be on either.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system will switch from DRL to the
headlamps.
When you turn the headlamp switch off, the
headlamps will go off.
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Fog Lamps
-(Fog Lamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps,
the control is located on the exterior lamps
control. The exterior lamps control is located on
the instrument panel to the left of the steering
column.
Your ignition must be in the RUN position for the
fog lamps to come on.
To turn the fog lamps on, press the exterior lamps
button. A light will come on in the instrument
panel cluster to let you know that the fog lamps
are on. Press the exterior lamps button again
to turn the fog lamps off.
When the headlamps are changed to high-beam,
the fog lamps also go off.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
The knob for this feature is located next to the
headlamp control.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob clockwise to return the instrument
panel cluster or radio display to full brightness
when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
To turn on the dome lamps, turn the knob to the
farthest clockwise position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
The dome lamps can also be turned on by
turning the knob, located next to the exterior lamps
control, clockwise to the farthest position. In this
position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a
door is opened or closed.
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Dome Lamp Override
E(Dome Lamp Override):Press the dome
override button, located next to the exterior lamps
control, to keep the dome lamps off when a
door is open. To set the lamps to the automatic
operation, press the button again so that it is
extended. With the button in this position,
the dome lamps will come on when a door is
opened.
Entry Lighting
Your vehicle has an illuminated entry feature.
When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will
come on if the dome override button is in the
extended position. If the dome override button is
pressed in, the lamps will not come on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on
when the key is removed from the ignition.
They will turn off automatically in 20 seconds.
The lights will not come on if the dome override
button is pressed in.
Reading Lamps
If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button
located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other
locations. To turn each one on or off, press the
button located next to the lamp. The lamps cannot
be adjusted.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are
left on for more than 10 minutes when the
ignition is in LOCK. This will help prevent the
battery from running down.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located
in the center console near the cupholders, if
the vehicle has them. Press on the access door to
open it and use the ashtray and lighter.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray, pull it from the center
console. Slide it back in and push down to be sure
it is secure.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way,
and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back
out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
Analog Clock
The analog clock is located on the instrument
panel above the radio. The clock is not connected
with any other vehicle system and runs by
itself. To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button directly below
the clock face.
2. Push and hold the adjustment button to
advance the clock hands. Holding the
button down will cause the clock to advance
faster. Release the buttonbeforeyou get
to the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to increase the
time by one minute increments until the
desired time is reached.
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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system, you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle. Your
vehicle also has a ow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
You can select different climate control settings for
the driver and passengers.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the
temperature of the air coming through the system
on the driver’s side. The temperature can be
adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is
possible since outside air will always ow through
the system as the vehicle is moving forward
unless it is set to recirculation mode. See
“Recirculation” later in this section.
Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to
lower or increase the cabin temperature. The
display will show the temperature setting
decreasing or increasing.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
The passenger’s side knob can be used to change
the temperature of the air coming through the
system on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The
temperature can be adjusted even if the system
is turned off. This is possible since outside air will
always ow through the system as the vehicle
is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation
mode. See “Recirculation” later in this section.
Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats
shown
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