2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT glove box

Mirrors...........................................................2-46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Intellibeam
®, OnStar®, Compass,
and Temperature Display............................2-46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display..................................2-48
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors.....................2-52
Object Detection Systems...............................2-54
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............2-54
OnStar
®System.............................................2-56
Universal Home Remote System......................2-60
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)............................2-60Storage Areas................................................2-67
Glove Box...................................................2-67
Cupholder(s)................................................2-67
Instrument Panel Storage...............................2-67
Center Console Storage.................................2-67
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-68
Rear Seat Armrest........................................2-69
Cargo Cover Panels......................................2-69
All-Weather Cargo Area.................................2-82
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-86
Sunroof.........................................................2-87
Section 2 Features and Controls
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OnStar service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your
OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar.
A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar
Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s
OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more
information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact
OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or
TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button
to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles.
To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the
services described below, or for a full description of
OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar
Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com.
OnStar Services
For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan,
or the Directions & Connections Plan is included for
one year from the date of purchase. You can extend
this plan beyond the rst year, or upgrade to the
Directions & Connections Plan. For more information,
press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor.
Some OnStar services (such as Remote Door Unlock
or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may not be
available until you register with OnStar.
Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash Notication (AACN)
(If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics
GM Goodwrench®On Demand Diagnostics
OnStar Hands-Free Calling with
30 complimentary minutes
OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
Available Services included with
Directions & Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
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OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated
into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid
Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also be
linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S.
or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending
on eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the OnStar
Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with
an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or
calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access
location-based weather, local traffic reports, and
stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and
giving a few simple voice commands, you can
browse through the various topics. See the OnStar
Owner’s Guide for more information (Only available
in the continental U.S.).
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can
be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-103
for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button
for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR”
to activate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for
more information.
How OnStar Service Works
Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability
of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an OnStar
Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press,
Emergency button press or if your airbags or
AACN system deploys. The vehicle information
usually includes your GPS location and, in the
event of a crash, additional information regarding
the accident that your vehicle has been involved in
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has cupholders for the front and rear
passengers.
The cupholders are located in the center console for the
front passengers and on the rear of the center console
for the rear passengers.
To use the front cupholders, press down on the access
door and release. The door will then open. Push the
door back down to close it.
To use the rear cupholders, pull down on the door
located on the back of the console.
The front cupholder may be removed for cleaning
by pushing down and then back on the cupholder.
Instrument Panel Storage
Your vehicle may have a closed storage area on the
instrument panel above the compact disc changer.
You can open the storage area by pressing in the
bottom of the lid and the lid will automatically raise up.
Press down on the lid to close the storage area.
Center Console Storage
Your vehicle has a console compartment between
the bucket seats. The console has both an upper and
lower storage bin that can be opened by lifting up on
the latches located at the front of the console lids.
The console may have an accessory power outlet
inside, seeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-22.
The rear of the console also has a cupholder that
swings down for the rear seat passengers to use.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-28.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-30.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-36andTow/Haul
Mode on page 2-40.
F. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-23.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-66.
Navigation/Radio System (if equipped). See
Navigation/Radio System on page 3-91.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-14.
I. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamp Override
on page 3-20.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 3-11.
K. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Buttons. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-103.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-45.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal on page 2-34. Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). SeeWindshield
Washer on page 3-10. Power Running Boards
Disable Button (If Equipped). SeePower Running
Boards on page 2-23.
P. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24.
Heated Seats (If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats
on page 1-4. Heated and Cooled Seats (If Equipped).
SeeHeated and Cooled Seats on page 1-5.
Q. StabiliTrak
®Disable Button. See.StabiliTrak®
System on page 4-6.Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
Disable Button. See.Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 2-54.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-67.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears
on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel,
on the driver side. You can see it if you look through
the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Certication/Tire and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts. SeeCapacities
and Specications on page 5-115for your vehicle’s
engine code.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on the inside of the glove box.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
The label has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-44
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-107
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-108
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-111
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-107
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-39
Fuel..........................................................3-44
Speedometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-60
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-67
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-9
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-48
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-51
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-18
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-51
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Heated Seats............................................1-4, 1-5
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater...........................................................3-24
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-44
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-62
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-29
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-17
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Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-104
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-42
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-43
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire.....................................................5-97
Installing....................................................5-84
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-115
Speedometer..................................................3-31
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-6
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-38
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-32
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-103
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-82
Center Console Storage Area........................2-67
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-67
Glove Box..................................................2-67Storage Areas (cont.)
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-67
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-68
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-69
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-33
Sun Visors.....................................................2-26
Sunroof.........................................................2-87
T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
Tailgate.........................................................2-23
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-102
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-26
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-28
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-67
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
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