2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV high beam

Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
0 : Adjustable Pedals
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage
+ : Fuses
i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow/Haul Mode
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
v

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for
a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to
avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab
forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror This vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror with OnStar ®
. It may also have
Intellibeam ®
. For more information on Intellibeam™, see
“Intellibeam™ Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control
System” under Exterior Lamps on page 3-16 . For more
information on OnStar ®
, see OnStar ®
System on
page 2-52 .
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is
started.
O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on
or off. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a
soft towel dampened with water.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Controls for the outside
power foldaway mirrors are
located on the driver door
armrest.
Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving
position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded
position.
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Instrument Panel Overview .............................. .3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... .3-6
Horn ............................................................ .3-6
Tilt Wheel .................................................... .3-6
Heated Steering Wheel .................................. .3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................ .3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....................... .3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ................. .3-8
Flash-to-Pass ................................................ .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 ............................... .3-21
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...................... .3-21
Automatic Headlamp System ......................... .3-21
Fog Lamps ................................................. .3-22
Instrument Panel Brightness .......................... .3-23
Dome Lamps .............................................. .3-23
Dome Lamp Override ................................... .3-23
Entry Lighting .............................................. .3-23
Exit Lighting ................................................ .3-23
Reading Lamps ........................................... .3-24
Electric Power Management .......................... .3-24 Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... .3-25
Accessory Power Outlet(s) ............................ .3-25
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ..................... .3-26
Analog Clock .............................................. .3-26
Climate Controls ........................................... .3-27
Dual Automatic Climate Control System .......... .3-27
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ .3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls .................. .3-32
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 ................................. .3-38
Brake System Warning Light ......................... .3-39
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .... .3-40
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator Light ............................ .3-40
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ................. .3-41
Tire Pressure Light ...................................... .3-41
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................ .3-42
Oil Pressure Light ........................................ .3-44Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Security Light .............................................. .3-45
Fog Lamp Light ........................................... .3-45
Lights On Reminder ..................................... .3-45
Cruise Control Light ..................................... .3-46
Highbeam On Light ...................................... .3-46
Tow/Haul Mode Light ................................... .3-46
Fuel Gage .................................................. .3-46
Driver Information Center (DIC) ...................... .3-47
DIC Operation and Displays .......................... .3-48
DIC Compass ............................................. .3-53
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ .3-56
DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ .3-65 Audio System(s) ............................................ .3-75
Bluetooth ®
.................................................. .3-75
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Overhead) .............................................. .3-87
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Headrest DVD) ....................................... .3-97
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... .3-113
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... .3-115
Audio Steering Wheel Controls ..................... .3-115
Radio Reception ........................................ .3-116
Rear Side Window Antenna ......................... .3-117
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... .3-117
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G : Turn and Lane Change Signals
5 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers
L : Windshield Washer
5 : Rear Wiper Delay
Z : Rear Wiper
= : Rear Wiper Wash
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever for less than one second
until the arrow starts to ash to signal a lane change.
This causes 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 returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows
ash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 6-106 . Turn Signal On Chime If the 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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Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic
position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then
release it.
If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low
beam, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will
stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The
high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will
come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation.
For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps, the low-beam headlamps must be on
for the ash-to-pass feature to work.
Windshield Wipers Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the
windshield wipers.
8 (Mist): Turn to mist for a single wiping cycle.
Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go.
The wipers stop after one wipe. Hold the band
on mist longer, for more wipe cycles. 9 (Off): Turns the wipers off.
6 (Delay): Turn the band to adjust the delay time.
The delay between wiping cycles becomes shorter as
the band is moved to the top of the lever. This can
be very useful in light rain or snow.
6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed.
? (High Speed): For high-speed wiping.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using
them. If they are frozen to the windshield, gently loosen
or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades may not clear the
windshield well, making it harder to see and drive safely.
If the blades do become damaged, install new blades or
blade inserts. For more information, see Windshield
Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6-54 .
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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IntelliBeam ®
Intelligent High-Beam
Headlamp Control System For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire
section before using it.
IntelliBeam ®
is an enhancement to the vehicle’s
headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the
rearview mirror, this system will turn the vehicle’s
high-beam headlamps on and off according to
surrounding traffic conditions.
The IntelliBeam ®
system turns the high-beam
headlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no other
traffic present, and the IntelliBeam ®
system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam ®
Press and release the IntelliBeam ®
button on the inside
rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam ®
indicator on the mirror
will turn on to let you know the system has been turned
on. Once the system has been turned on, it will remain
on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally, the
IntelliBeam ®
system must be enabled.
To enable the IntelliBeam ®
system, turn the exterior
lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunction
lever in its neutral position. The High-Beam On Light
will appear on the instrument panel cluster when
the high-beams are on. See Highbeam On Light
on page 3-46 . Driving with IntelliBeam ®
IntelliBeam ®
will only activate your high-beams when
driving over 20 mph (32 km/h).
The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the
automatic control of IntelliBeam ®
, until any of the
following situations occur:
The system detects an approaching vehicle’s
headlamps.
The system detects a preceding vehicle’s taillamps.
The outside light is bright enough that high-beam
headlamps are not required.
The vehicle’s speed drops below 15 mph (24 km/h).
The headlamp stalk is moved forward to the
high-beam position. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 3-8 .
When either of these conditions occur, the
IntelliBeam ®
feature will be disabled and the
IntelliBeam ®
light in the mirror will turn off until the
high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position.
If IntelliBeam ®
was using low-beams prior to
this action, the IntelliBeam ®
feature will be
temporarily disabled until the stalk is returned
to the neutral position.
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