2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE parking brake

Keys............................................................ 113
Remote Keyless Entry System.................. 114
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation............................................... 115
Doors and Locks........................................ 123
Door Locks................................................ 123
Power Door Locks..................................... 124
Delayed Locking........................................ 124
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 124
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 124
Lockout Protection..................................... 125
Liftgate/Liftglass......................................... 126
Power Liftgate........................................... 128
Power Running Boards.............................. 132
Windows...................................................... 133
Power Windows........................................ 134
Sun Visors................................................ 135
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 135
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 135
PASS-Key
®III+......................................... 137
PASS-Key®III+ Operation......................... 137Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 139
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 139
Ignition Positions....................................... 140
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 141
Starting the Engine.................................... 141
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal.......... 142
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 143
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 144
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 150
Parking Brake........................................... 151
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 152
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 153
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 154
Engine Exhaust......................................... 155
Running the Engine While Parked............. 156
Mirrors......................................................... 157
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Intellibeam™, OnStar
®, Compass, and
Temperature Display.............................. 157
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display................................................... 159
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors............... 162
Section 2 Features and Controls
111

There are several different positions for the shift
lever.
PARK (P):This position locks your rear wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle
has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the
effort to shift out of PARK (P). See Torque Lock
(Automatic Transmission) underShifting Into
Park (P) on page 152for more information.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 152.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 379.
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The tow/haul mode and grade braking shift modes
can be activated by pressing the button on the
end of the shift control stalk. While in the
DSC mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing
the driver to select a gear.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on
page 144for more information.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push down
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
A chime will activate and the warning light will
ash when the parking brake is applied and
the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for
at least three seconds.To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever,
located above the parking brake pedal, with the
parking brake symbol, to release the parking brake.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light will go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify
that the parking brake is fully released and the
brake warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 379.
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Shifting Into Park (P)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly set.
Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. If you are pulling a
trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on page 379.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position by pulling the shift lever toward
you and moving it up as far as it will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch re. You or
others could be injured. Do not leave your
vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and the parking brake is rmly set before
you leave it. After you move the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever away
from PARK (P) without rst pulling it toward you.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked into PARK (P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your transmission into PARK (P) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission. You
may nd it difficult to pull the shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into
Park (P) on page 152.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) before you release the parking
brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transmission, then you will be able to
pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system which locks the shift lever
in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK.
You have to fully apply your regular brakes before
you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
is in RUN. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 144.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake
application. Then, move the shift lever into
the desired gear.
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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 155.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 364.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 152.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 379.
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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
189

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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