2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE tow

Outside Temperature
Outside temperature is shown in the mirror display.
Temperature will be displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius
based on the choice of English or metric in the
vehicle’s conguration menu.
If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for
an extended period of time, please consult your
dealer/retailer. Under certain circumstances, a delay
in updating the temperature is normal.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle has this feature. When on, the automatic
dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize
glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror has a dual display in the upper right corner
of the mirror face that shows the compass reading
and the outside temperature.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the bottom
of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-51for more
information about the services OnStar®provides.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
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Compass Calibration
The compass may need calibration if one of the
following occurs:
After approximately ve seconds, the display does
not show a compass heading, N for North, for
example, there may be a strong magnetic eld
interfering with the compass. Such interference may
be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic
note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item.
The compass does not display the correct heading
and the compass zone variance is set correctly.
In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the
mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push
the on/off button for approximately 12 seconds or
until CAL is displayed.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in
circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads
a direction.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped
with outside power
foldaway mirrors, the
controls are located on the
driver’s door armrest.
Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror. Then
press the arrows located on the four-way control
pad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) again to deselect
the mirror.
Press (B) to select the passenger’s side mirror.
Then press the arrows located on the four-way
control pad to adjust the mirror. Press (B) again
to deselect the mirror.
Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving
position.
Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded
position.
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The system can be
disabled by pressing the
rear park aid disable button
located next to the radio.
The indicator light will come on and PARKING ASSIST
OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
to indicate that URPA is off, seeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-52for information about
clearing the message.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary
condition, the message PARKING ASSIST OFF will be
displayed on the DIC and a red light will be shown on the
rear URPA display when the shift lever is moved into
R (Reverse). This occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and
slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your
Vehicle on page 5-100.
A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of the liftgate during the
last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate in the
rear display. Once the attached object is removed,
URPA will return to normal operation.
A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle
to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
Other conditions may affect system performance,
such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
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Cargo Cover
{CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If the cover is removed, always store it
in the proper storage location. When it is
replaced, always be sure that it is securely
reattached.
If your vehicle has a cargo cover, you can use it to
cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
To use the cover, do the following:
1. Pull the cover handle toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Latch the cover posts into the retaining sockets
on the cargo area trim panels.To return the cover to the retracted position, do the
following:
1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover
posts from the retaining sockets.
2. Let the cover move forward to the full retracted
position.
To remove the cover, from a regular wheelbase model,
do the following:
1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder.
2. Then, grasping the driver’s side cover end cap,
push the cover end cap toward the passenger’s
side of the vehicle.
3. Swing the cover rearward and take it out of the
vehicle.
To put the cover in the vehicle, do the following:
1. Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces
rearward with the round surface facing down.
2. Then, hold the cover at an angle and place the
cover end cap into the slot in the passenger’s
side trim panel.
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Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-42
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-43
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-45
Security Light...............................................3-46
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-46
Lights On Reminder......................................3-46
Cruise Control Light......................................3-46
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-47
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-47
Fuel Gage...................................................3-47
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-48
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-48
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-52
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-59Audio System(s).............................................3-68
Setting the Clock..........................................3-69
Radio(s)......................................................3-70
Using an MP3..............................................3-87
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-91
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-92
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System...........3-92
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-102
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-104
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-104
Radio Reception.........................................3-105
Rear Side Window Antenna..........................3-106
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-106
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-31.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-34.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
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. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 2-34.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.
H. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-25.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-68.
J. StabiliTrak
®Button. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 4-6. Rear Park Aid Disable Button.
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
on page 2-48.
K. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.L. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-16.
M. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 3-22. Instrument Panel Brightness
Control. SeeInstrument Panel Brightness
on page 3-22. Fog Lamp Button. SeeFog Lamps
on page 3-21.
N. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 3-12.
O. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
P. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-104.
Q. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-26.
R. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 2-28. Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button. SeeWindshield Washer
on page 3-11. Power Running Boards Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeePower Running Boards
on page 2-17.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-61.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. SeeTurn and
Lane-Change Signals on page 3-8.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 3-10.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield Washer
on page 3-11.
5Rear Wiper Delay. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 3-12.
ZRear Wiper. SeeRear Window Wiper/Washer
on page 3-12.
=Rear Wiper Wash. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 3-12.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will return
automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever for
less than one second until the arrow starts to ash.
This will cause the turn signals to automatically ash
three times. It will ash six times if tow-haul mode
is active. Holding the turn signal lever for more than
one second will cause the turn signals to ash until you
release the lever. The lever will return by itself when
it is released.
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An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows
ash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may
be burned out and other drivers will not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown
fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-106.Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile
(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ash of the
turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will
also appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC).
To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal
lever to the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):
To change the headlamps from low to high beam,
push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return
to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams are
on, this indicator light on
the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
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