2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE Lights

Previous Destination
The previous destination entry method lets you select a
destination from a list of previous destination points.
/Previous Destination:Touch to access the
Previous Destination screen. The system stores up to
20 points that have been previously entered. As
new destinations are entered, the system automatically
deletes the oldest destinations and adds the new
destinations.To use the previous destination entry method:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
/screen button.
3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the
arrow to the right of the destination to view the
entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll
arrows to the left to scroll through the list.
4. Select the Go screen button next to the destination.
The map screen, with the destination marked
displays.
5. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
6. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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From Map
This destination entry method allows you to select a
destination by scrolling on the map.
)From Map:Touch to enter the From Map
destination entry method.
To use this destination entry method:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
)screen button. A map screen
displays with the scrolling symbol.3. Use the
0/1screen buttons and touch on the
map to nd the area that you would like to select
as your destination.
Pressing/holding and dragging your nger on the
map activates fast scrolling.
4. Press/touch once on the area that you would like to
set as your destination.
The map screen displays the address information.
5. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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Map Coordinates
The coordinates destination entry method lets you
select a destination by entering latitude and longitude
coordinates.
Map Coordinates:Touch to access the Coordinates
Entry screen.
To use the coordinates destination entry method:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the From Map screen button.
3. Select the Map Coordinates screen button.4. Select Latitude and select either N (north) or
S (south) to enter the direction of the latitude
coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the
latitude coordinate.
5. Select Longitude and select either E (east) or
W (west) next to enter the direction of the
longitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion
of the longitude coordinate.
6. Once both coordinates are entered, select the
Go screen button. The map screen, with the
destination marked displays.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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Preset Destination
The preset destination entry method lets you set a
destination by selecting from one of ve previously
stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations,
these are the only destinations available to set while
the vehicle is moving. If a destination is not set for one
of the screen buttons, the button is dimmed and not
available for use. See “Adding or Changing Preset
Destinations” later in this section for information on how
to add a preset destination.
To use the preset destination entry method:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the desired preset destination screen button.
The screen buttons are labeled with the name that
was selected for the destination when it was stored.
The map screen, with the destination marked
displays.
3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
4. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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Add Stopover
Add Stopover:Select this screen button from the
Route screen. This feature allows up to three stopovers
to be added to the current route between the start
point and nal destination. Once a stopover has been
added, the points can be edited or deleted.To add a stopover:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Add Stopover screen button. This button
only appears if a route has been calculated.
3. Using the desired method of entering a destination,
enter the stopover. See “Destination” previously for
more information.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
6. To add the second and third stopovers, press the
DEST hard key, then select the Add screen button,
where the next waypoint should appear on the
route.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
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To delete a stopover from the current route:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired
stopover to delete.
3. The system displays a pop-up conrmation
message. Touch Yes to delete the stopover;
touch No to cancel this operation.
4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest,
or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
5. Select the Start Guidance screen button.
The route is now ready to be started.
Suspend Guidance
Press this screen button, from the Route screen,
to put the current route on hold.
Resume Guidance
Press this screen button, from the Route screen,
to resume guidance on the current route.
Cancel Guidance
Press this screen button, from the Route screen,
to cancel the current route.
Adding Destinations to the
Address Book
There are two ways to add a destination to the
address book:
To add the current vehicle position to the address
book, press the Mark screen button from the map
screen. The system automatically saves the current
vehicle information in the address book. When
scrolling on the map the Mark screen button
automatically adds the current scrolled position
information in the address book.
Press the Add to Address Book screen button when
available on POI information screens, Destination
Entry screens, or POI screens. The system
automatically saves this information in the
address book.
See “Nav” underConfigure Menu on page 4-42for
information on editing address book entries.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS),
an advanced electronic braking system that will
help prevent a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to
drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor
or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going
on. This is normal.
If there is a problem with
ABS, this warning light
stays on. SeeAntilock
Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light on
page 3-38.
Along with ABS, the vehicle has a Dynamic Rear
Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem,
both the brake and ABS warning lights come on
accompanied by a 10-second chime. The lights and
chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on
until the problem is repaired. See your dealer/retailer for
service.Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.
ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as
required, faster than any driver could. This can help
the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps
receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to
get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, there will not be enough time to apply
the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even
with ABS.
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It is recommended to leave the system on for normal
driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn
the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or
snow, and you want to “rock” the vehicle to attempt to
free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the
system when driving in extreme off-road conditions
where high wheel spin is required. SeeIf Your Vehicle
is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5-30
Traction Control Operation
The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak
system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing
engine power to the wheels (engine speed management)
and by applying brakes to each individual wheel
(brake-traction control) as necessary.
The traction control system is enabled automatically
when the vehicle is started. It will activate and the
StabiliTrak light will ash if it senses that any of the
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while
driving. If traction control is turned off, only the
brake-traction control portion of traction control will
work. The engine speed management will be disabled.
In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically
and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can
cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly.Notice:If the wheel(s) of one axle is allowed to
spin excessively while the StabiliTrak, ABS
and brake warning lights and any relevant DIC
messages are displayed, the transfer case could be
damaged. The repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do
not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these
lights and messages are displayed.
The traction control system may activate on dry or
rough roads or under conditions such as heavy
acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts
of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction
in acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration
may be heard. This is normal.
If cruise control is being used when the system
activates, the StabiliTrak light will ash and cruise
control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may
be reengaged when road conditions allow. See
Cruise Control on page 3-11
StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines
that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does
not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your
dealer/retailer for service.
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