2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT rear view mirror

This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air
inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent
outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with oor, defog,
or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one
of those modes, the indicator light ashes three
times and then turns off. The air conditioning
compressor also comes 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 defog or defrost mode and increase the
fan speed.
The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning
off the ignition.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. It automatically turns off after
it has been activated. The defogger can also be
turned off by turning off the engine. Do not drive the
vehicle until all the windows are clear.Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
These actions may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Heated Mirrors:For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog or
frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window
defog button is pressed. SeeOutside Heated Mirrors
on page 2-49.
Heated or Cooled Seats:For vehicles with heated
seats or heated and cooled seats, seeHeated Seats on
page 1-5orHeated and Cooled Seats on page 1-6.
Outlet Adjustment
Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on
the side of the instrument panel that allow you to
adjust the direction and amount of airow inside the
vehicle. There are also air outlets on the rear of
the center console for rear seat passenger use. Move
the louvers up or down. Use the rotary knob next
to or underneath the outlet to close the louvers. For the
most efficient airow and temperature control, keep
the outlet in the fully opened position.
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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving
because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by
fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light up
so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.
Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But,
as we get older, these differences increase. A
50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction
and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always
drive slower in these types of driving conditions
and avoid driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or owing water.
{CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of the
vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or a
car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until
the brakes work normally.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on at or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
{CAUTION:
If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
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Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Loss of Control...............................................5-11
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-41
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-66
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 5-9
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 7-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 7-9
At Least Once a Month................................7-10
At Least Once a Year..................................7-10
Introduction.................................................. 7-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 7-7
Maintenance Record....................................7-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................7-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 7-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 7-9Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............7-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 7-4
Using.......................................................... 7-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-36
Maps ............................................................4-14
Memory Features............................................. 1-7
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-48
Midgate
®.......................................................2-11
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-47
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-47
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-49
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-49
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-47
Park Tilt.....................................................2-48
MyGMLink.com................................................ 8-4
N
Navigation.................................................4-2, 4-4
Using the System........................................4-11
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-17
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-31
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Power Assist Steps.........................................2-22
Privacy..........................................................8-16
Event Data Recorders..................................8-16
Navigation System.......................................8-17
OnStar .......................................................8-17
Radio Frequency Identication.......................8-17
Problems with Route Guidance.........................4-55
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
R
Radio............................................................4-57
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....8-17
Radios
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-85
Reception...................................................3-89
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-87
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-8
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Axle......................................................6-46
Locking........................................................ 5-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-67
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-85
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-77
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-10
Rear Vision Camera........................................2-52
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-47
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-47Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................7-13
Recovery Hooks.............................................5-30
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................5-37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................6-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................6-78
Replacement Bulbs.........................................6-53
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................8-14
General Motors...........................................8-15
United States Government............................8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-70
Retained Accessory Power...............................
2-32
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 5-9
Roadside
Service........................................................ 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................5-29
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................7-16
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-46
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