2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE AUX

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.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
Your vehicle has one accessory power outlet inside the
oor console storage bin, one on the back of the
oor console, and one power outlet in the rear cargo
area on the passenger side.
To use an accessory power outlet, remove the protective
cap. When not in use, always cover the accessory
power outlet with the protective cap.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible
to the accessory power outlet and could result in
blown adapter or vehicle fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer/retailer for additional
information on the accessory power plugs.The accessory power outlets are powered, even when
the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use
power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may
cause the vehicle’s battery to run down.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to the
vehicle can damage it or keep other components
from working as they should. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use
equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of
20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the
equipment. Do not use equipment exceeding the
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty. Do not
hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug because the power outlets are
designed for accessory power plugs only.
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This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle.
It can be used to reduce outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle. Recirculation may also help cool
the air inside the vehicle more quickly once the
temperature inside the vehicle is less than the outside
temperature. The recirculation mode cannot be used
with oor, defrost, or defogging modes.
If you try to select recirculation in one of those modes,
the indicator will ash three times and turn off. The
air conditioning compressor will also come on when this
mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the
windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp.
To clear the fog, select either the blend or defrost
mode and increase the fan speed. Recirculation mode
can be turned off by pressing the button again, or turning
off the engine.
Air Conditioning
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(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the air
conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. When air
conditioning is selected, an indicator light comes on to
show that the air conditioning has been activated.
Pressing this button when the outside temperature
is too cool for air conditioning will make the air
conditioning indicator ash three times and then turn off
indicating the air conditioning mode is not available.If the air conditioning is on and the outside temperature
drops below a temperature which is too cool for
air conditioning to be effective, the air conditioning light
turns off to show that the air conditioning mode has
been canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the
system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath
the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
If your vehicle has heated seats or heated and cooled
seats, seeHeated Seats on page 1-4orHeated
and Cooled Seats on page 1-5.
AUX:For vehicles with the rear heating and air
conditioning controls. Press the AUX button to turn the
rear climate control system on or off. SeeRear Air
Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic
Climate Controls on page 3-31.
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Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side
of your instrument panel to direct the airow.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,
or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The
heater and defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, press the
fan up button to the maximum fan level before
driving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow
and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging
the inside of your window.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, may affect the
performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls
For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning
controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio
controls located in the center console. The system can
be controlled from the front controls as well as the
rear controls.
To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the
front climate control system, an indicator will be
lit. Pressing the AUX button the rst time will turn the
rear system on in a mimic mode. In this mode, the
airow in the rear will be approximately the same
direction, temperature, and fan speed as the front.
Pressing the AUX button again turns the rear system
and the indicator off.
If the rear controls are adjusted, the system enters a
rear independent mode. Airow in the rear will then
be directed according to the settings of rear controls.
The rear system can be turned off by pressing the
AUX button on the front climate control system and
the indicator will turn off.
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If the indicator in the front AUX button is off, the rear
system is off.
To turn the system on from the rear, press any rear
climate control button, except the
Cbutton. To turn
the system off, press and hold the
Cbutton.
Automatic Operation, If Equipped.
AUTO:Press the mode button until this setting is
selected to control the inside temperature, the air
delivery, and the fan speed. AUTO will illuminate in
the display when automatic operation is active.+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):Press the + or
−buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature.
The rear control temperature display will show the
temperature setting decreasing or increasing.
The display only indicates climate control functions
when the system is in rear independent mode.
Manual Operation
DC(Fan):Use the fan buttons on the rear seat
audio control panel to manually adjust the fan speed.
To increase or decrease the airow, press the
Dor
Cbutton. Pressing the fan up button when the system
is off will turn the system on. The air delivery mode
will remain under automatic control. To turn the
rear system off, keep pressing the
Cbutton.
+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):These
buttons select the temperature of the air owing into the
passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and
press the−button for cooler air.
N(Mode):Press the mode button to manually change
the direction of the airow in the vehicle. Repeatedly
press the button until the desired mode appears on
the display. Multiple presses will cycle through the
delivery selections. Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
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Setting the Date
1. Press thewknob (the passenger side knob)
to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the same knob until SET DATE displays.
3. Press this knob to select SET DATE.
4. Turn this knob to adjust the date.
5. Press the same knob to update the time.
VEHICLE DATE UPDATED displays.
If the DATE is programmed into one of the congurable
keys, pressing the key switches the display back to
the date set function. The time and date always appears
on the radio display. See “Congurable Radio Display
Keys” later in this section for more information on
conguring the keys.
Radio(s)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press to turn the radio on and off.
Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off
the radio, RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment) video screen,
and RSA (Rear Seat Audio).
n(Volume):Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or to decrease the volume.
SRCE (Source):Press to select a source, either radio,
CD, DVD, or auxiliary, if your vehicle has this feature.
The CD or DVD must be loaded to select the source
and to play. CD or DVD displays if a disc is loaded.Radio with CD and DVD
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If a CD or DVD is not loaded, the display changes to
the auxiliary source, if your vehicle has this feature,
or continues to play the radio.
Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC):Your vehicle has
a Bose
®audio system. It includes Bose AudioPilot®noise
compensation technology. When turned on, AudioPilot®
continuously adjusts the audio system equalization, to
compensate for background noise, so that the audio
always sounds the same at the set volume level.
This feature is most effective at lower radio volume
settings where background noise can affect how well the
music is being heard through the audio system. At higher
volume settings, where the music is much louder than the
background noise, there might be little or no adjustments
by AudioPilot
®.
Turn the AudioPilot
®on by pressing thew(tune/
select) knob to enter the main menu. Then turn this knob
until VNC:AUDIOPILOT displays. Press this knob to
turn AudioPilot
®on and off. An X appears in the box while
it is on.
To turn AudioPilot
®off, press thewknob to enter
the main menu, turn this knob until VNC:AUDIOPILOT
appears, and press this knob. The X in the box disappears
when it is turned off. For additional information on
AudioPilot
®, visit www.bose.com/audiopilot.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press to select AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or
XM2 (if equipped).
w(Tune/Select):Turn to select radio stations.
©¨(Seek):Press the left arrow to go to the previous
station and stay there. Press the right arrow to go to
the next station and stay there. The sound mutes while
seeking.
The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that
are in the selected band.
©¨(Scan):Press the arrows to enter scan mode.
SCAN displays. Press the arrows to scan to the
next station. The radio goes to a station, plays for
ve seconds, and then goes on to the next station.
Press the arrows again to stop scanning.
To scan preset stations, press and hold the arrows
for more than two seconds until a beep sounds
and PSCAN displays. The radio goes to the rst preset
station, plays for ve seconds, and then goes to the
next preset station. Press the arrows again to stop
scanning presets.
The radio only scans stations with a strong signal that
are in the selected band.
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F6 DISP (Display):Press to display the time of the
track. Press again to display CD PLAY MODE.
©¨(Seek):Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track. Press it again to go to the previous
track, or press the right arrow to go to the start of
the next track. Pressing either arrow for more than
two seconds searches the previous or next tracks at
two tracks per second. Release to stop searching and
to play the track.
©¨(Scan):Press the arrows to listen to each track
for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for
10 seconds, and then goes to the next track. Press
the arrows again to stop scanning.
SRCE (Source):Press to select a source, either radio,
CD, DVD or AUX (auxiliary), if your vehicle has this
feature. The CD must be loaded to select the source and
to play. CD appears on the display if a CD is loaded.
If a CD is not loaded, the display changes to the
next available source, either DVD, AUX, if your vehicle
has this feature, or radio.
Z(Eject):Press to eject the CD that is currently
playing, or press and hold to eject all of the CDs loaded.
A beep sounds. Eject can be activated with the
ignition or radio off. If the CD is not removed after a
short time, the CD is pulled back into the CD player
for storage.
Playing an MP3 CD-R Disc
Radios with the MP3 feature are capable of playing
an MP3 CD-R disc. For more information on how to play
an MP3 CD-R disc, seeUsing an MP3 on page 3-87
later in this section.
CD Messages
If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
The format of the CD might not be compatible. See
Using an MP3 on page 3-87later in this section.
There could have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label could be caught in the CD player.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide it
to your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem.
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©¨(Seek):Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track. Press it again to go to the previous
track, or press the right arrow to go to the next
track. Press and hold to change tracks at a rate of
one per second.
w(Tune/Select):Turn to the left one notch to go to
the start of the current track. Turn it again to go to the
previous track, or turn to the right one notch to go to the
next track.
©¨(Scan):Press the arrows to listen to each track
for 10 seconds. The CD goes to a track, plays for
10 seconds, and then goes to the next track. Press the
arrows again to stop scanning.
If your vehicle has RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), you
can view the track details from your CD on the video
screen. Turn on the video screen with the power button
on the remote control to view and navigate the tracks.
SeeRear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on
page 3-92for more information.
Using the AUX Display (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE),
an AUX screen appears as the SRCE (source) key
is pressed. When AUX is selected in the front, the
audio from the device plugged into the auxiliary jacks
in the rear can be played over the vehicle speakers.Select between AUX and DVD video on the video
screen while listening to AUX audio. SeeRear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-92for
more information on the auxiliary jacks.
SRCE (Source):Press to select the AUX display.
F2 (DVD):Press to select DVD video on the video
screen in the rear, with AUX audio on the vehicle
speakers.
F5 (AUX):Press to select AUX video on the video
screen in the rear, with AUX audio on the vehicle
speakers.
Congurable Radio Display Keys
This feature lets you customize the four keys that are
located on each side of the radio display to make
it easier to adjust the radio features.
To program the congurable radio display keys, perform
the following steps:
1. Press the knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the
wknob until SETUP displays.
3. Press this knob to enter into SETUP.
4. Turn this knob until CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS
displays.
5. Press this knob again to enter into CONFIGURE
DISPLAY KEYS.
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