2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT tow

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” underExterior Lamps on page 3-13. For
more information on OnStar
®, seeOnStar®System on
page 2-56.
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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When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary
condition, the message PARK 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 ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the
vehicle’s rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,
ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see
Washing Your Vehicle on page 6-97.
A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or
an object was hanging out of the tailgate 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.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system.
Read this entire section before using it.
The rear vision camera system is designed to help the
driver when backing up by displaying a view of the
area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts
the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image
automatically appears on the navigation screen. Once
the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the navigation
screen will go back to the last screen that had been
displayed, after a delay.
Turning the Rear Vision Camera System
On or Off
To turn the rear vision camera system on or off:
1. Shift into P (Park).
2. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the congure
menu options, then press the CONFIG hard key to
select Display or touch the Display screen button.
3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button.
The Rear Camera Options screen will display.
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2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel
with the latches facing up toward the side of the
cargo box.
Do the same for cargo panel 2 then 3. Make sure to
store panel 2 with the latches facing down and
panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the
cargo box.3. Place the primary straps over the three cargo
covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B).
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Place the cover on the cargo box within 4 inches of
the Midgate®and lower the rear of the panel
within 2 to 3 inches from the top of the cargo box.
Push the cover forward making sure that the
guide block engages the retainer bracket opening.
Continue to push forward until the panel is fully
seated against the Midgate. Then lower the rear of
the cover to engage the striker pegs (A) to align
with the striker assembly (B).2. The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in
place before the passenger side latch can be
locked. If this procedure is not followed exactly, the
cargo cover panels might not correctly lock in
place. Push the driver side latch toward the front of
the vehicle to lock the cover in position. A click
sounds when each latch locks. Lock the remaining
passenger side latch on panel 1. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
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3. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the
latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo
cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the
back of the cargo panel up.
Push the panel forward until it is snug against the
other panel and then let the back of the panel down
making sure that the pegs (A) align with the
receivers (B).4. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle,
starting with the driver side latch, to lock the
panel in place. A click sounds when each latch
locks correctly.
Folding and Storage of Straps
Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storage
compartment:
1. Extend the six strap ends on a at surface.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
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2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the center
as shown.
3. Take the short strap and surround the folded
webbing, forming a package.4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around the
folded webbing, forming a package. Finally, attach
the hooks to the webbing and place inside the
top box storage compartment.
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Cruise Control Light......................................3-40
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-40
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-41
Fuel Gage...................................................3-41
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-41
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-42
DIC Compass..............................................3-46
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-48
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-56Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Bluetooth®...................................................3-66
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System...........3-77
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-87
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-88
Radio Reception...........................................3-89
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-90
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-90
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-26.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
C.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-28.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-36andTow/Haul
Mode on page 2-39.
F.Analog Clock on page 3-22.
G.Audio System(s) on page 3-66.Navigation Audio
System on page 4-57(If Equipped).
H.Exterior Lamps on page 3-13.
I.Dome Lamp Override on page 3-19.
J.Cruise Control on page 3-10.
K.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
L.Horn on page 3-5.
M.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-88.
N.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-41.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal on page 2-34. Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). SeeWindshield
Washer on page 3-9. Power Running Boards
Disable Button (If Equipped). SeePower Assist
Steps on page 2-22.P.Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-22.Heated Seats on page 1-5(If Equipped).
Heated and Cooled Seats on page 1-6
(If Equipped).
Q.StabiliTrak
®System on page 5-6.Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-50.
R.Glove Box on page 2-66.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on top of the steering column, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This
warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the vehicle’s
turn signals will not work.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering
wheel.
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