2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV warning

Instrument Panel Overview .............................. .3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... .3-6
Other Warning Devices .................................. .3-6
Horn ............................................................ .3-6
Tilt Wheel .................................................... .3-6
Heated Steering Wheel .................................. .3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................ .3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....................... .3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ................. .3-9
Windshield Wipers ......................................... .3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers .................................. .3-10
Windshield Washer ...................................... .3-11
Rear Window Wiper/Washer .......................... .3-12
Cruise Control ............................................. .3-13
Exterior Lamps ............................................ .3-16
Headlamps on Reminder ............................... .3-19
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...................... .3-20
Automatic Headlamp System ......................... .3-20
Fog Lamps ................................................. .3-21
Instrument Panel Brightness .......................... .3-21
Dome Lamps .............................................. .3-22
Dome Lamp Override ................................... .3-22
Entry Lighting .............................................. .3-22
Exit Lighting ................................................ .3-22
Reading Lamps ........................................... .3-22
Electric Power Management .......................... .3-23 Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... .3-23
Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................ .3-24
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ..................... .3-25
Analog Clock .............................................. .3-25
Climate Controls ........................................... .3-26
Dual Automatic Climate Control System .......... .3-26
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ .3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls ........................ .3-31
Warning
Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........... .3-33
Instrument Panel Cluster ............................... .3-34
Speedometer and Odometer .......................... .3-35
Trip Odometer ............................................. .3-35
Tachometer ................................................ .3-35
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. .3-35
Airbag Readiness Light ................................. .3-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. .3-37
Charging System Light ................................. .3-39
Brake System Warning Light ......................... .3-40
Antilock Brake System Warning Light .............. .3-41
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator Light ............................. .3-41
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ................. .3-42
Tire Pressure Light ...................................... .3-42
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................ .3-43
Oil Pressure Light ........................................ .3-46Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Security Light .............................................. .3-46
Fog Lamp Light ........................................... .3-46
Lights On Reminder ..................................... .3-47
Cruise Control Light ..................................... .3-47
Highbeam On Light ...................................... .3-47
Tow/Haul Mode Light ................................... .3-47
Fuel Gage .................................................. .3-48
Driver Information Center (DIC) ...................... .3-48
DIC Operation and Displays .......................... .3-49
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ .3-53
DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ .3-61 Audio System(s) ............................................ .3-70
Setting the Clock ......................................... .3-71
Radio(s) ..................................................... .3-72
Using an MP3 ............................................. .3-90
XM Radio Messages .................................... .3-94
Navigation/Radio System .............................. .3-95
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System .......... .3-95
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... .3-104
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... .3-106
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..................... .3-106
Radio Reception ........................................ .3-108
Rear Side Window Antenna ......................... .3-109
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... .3-109Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-31 .
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 .
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-34 .
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6 .
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-30 .
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 2-34 .
G. Driver Information Center Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48 .
H. Analog Clock. See Analog Clock on page 3-25 .
I. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-70 .
J. StabiliTrak ®
Button. See StabiliTrak ®
System on
page 4-6 . Rear Park Aid Disable Button. See
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on
page 2-48 .
K. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6 . L. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on
page 3-16 .
M. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Lamp
Override on page 3-22 . Instrument Panel Brightness
Control. See Instrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-21 . Fog Lamp Button. See Fog Lamps on
page 3-21 .
N. Cruise Control Buttons. See Cruise Control on
page 3-13 .
O. Horn. See Horn on page 3-6 .
P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-106 .
Q. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-26 .
R. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 2-28 . Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button. See Windshield Washer
on page 3-11 . Power Running Boards Disable Button
(If Equipped). See Power Running Boards on
page 2-17 .
S. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-60 .
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Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ashers warn others. They also let
police know you have a problem.
The hazard warning
asher button is located on
top of the steering
column.
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.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your vehicle’s
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.
Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust the
steering wheel before driving. Raising it to the highest
level gives more room to exit and enter your vehicle.
The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left
side of the column.
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Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that
estimates the battery’s temperature and state of
charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is
raised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When
the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly
to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter
gage or a voltage display on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up
or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert
will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical
loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is
because the generator (alternator) may not be
spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power
that is needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high
speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s output
and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase
engine idle speed to generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of
some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without
being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels
of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC)
message might be displayed, such as Battery Saver
Active or Service Battery Charging System. If this
message is displayed, it is recommended that the driver
reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 .
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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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 are 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 is 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 are a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC)
that works along with the warning lights and gages.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48 .
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{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inate in a crash, or they
could even inate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the airbag
readiness light stays on after you start your
vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a few
seconds when you start the engine. If the light does not
come on then, have it xed immediately. If there is a
problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver
Information Center (DIC) message may also come on.
See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for
more information. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your overhead console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
When you start the vehicle, the passenger airbag status
indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on
and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol
to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s
frontal airbag. United States
Canada
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If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the passenger sensing
system. See your dealer/retailer for service.
{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument
panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it
means that something may be wrong with the
airbag system. If this ever happens, have the
vehicle serviced promptly, because an
adult-size person sitting in the right front
passenger’s seat may not have the protection
of the airbag(s). See Airbag Readiness Light
on page 3-36 for more on this, including
important safety information. Charging System Light This 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. A charging system
Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also
appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53
for more information. This light could indicate that you
have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. 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.
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