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Black plate (75,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
DVD Player The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video.
DVD video will not display on the navigation screen
unless the vehicle is in PARK (P). It will operate on the
rear seat entertainment screens while the vehicle is
moving. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video
screen will start play of the DVD when a DVD video has
been inserted into the navigation system. The DVD
player can be controlled by the buttons on the
navigation system, the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system,
and the remote control. The DVD player can also be
used for the rear seat passengers with the radio off. The
rear seat passengers can power on the video screen
and use the remote control to navigate the disc. See
“ Rear Seat Entertainment System ” in the Index of your
vehicle's owner manual for more information.
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the
appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of
most DVDs.
The DVD slot is compatible with most audio CDs,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW media along with MP3 and WMA formats.
If an error appears on the display, see “ DVD Messages ”
later in this section. M (Load): To load one disc, do the following:
1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen
message displayed.
2. When the system displays “ Insert Disc (number) ” ,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it into the first available slot
and start playing. The system will display the type
of disc inserted.
To load multiple discs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the load hard key and follow the
screen message displayed.
2. When the system displays “ Insert Disc (number) ” ,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it in.
3. Once a disc is loaded, the system will display
“ Insert Disc (number) ” again. Load the next disc.
Repeat this procedure for each disc. The player
takes up to six discs, do not try to load more than
six. The system will not display the disc types
when loading all, until the discs have been read by
the system.
Once all discs have been inserted, the system will
start playing the last loaded disc.
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Z (Eject): To eject a disc, do the following:
1. Press the eject hard key.
2. The system will display “ Ejecting Disc ” .
Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc
Changer screen. Select the disc to eject. If a
selection is not made, the system will eject the disc
from the current slot. If the disc is not removed
from the slot, the system will pull it back in after
10 seconds and start playing it.
To eject all discs at once, press and hold the eject hard
key. The system will display the disc number being
ejected.
Playing a DVD There are three ways to play a DVD: .
Once a DVD is inserted, the system will
automatically start play of the DVD. .
If you are on a map screen, touch the DVD screen
button. .
Press the AUDIO hard key, then touch the DVD
screen button.
When a DVD is loaded, the rear seat passengers can
power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the DVD. O /
3 (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the
system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume of the audio system.
Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to
turn off the navigation system, RSE video screen, and
RSA. If the vehicle has not been tuned off, the RSE and
the RSA can be turned back on by pressing this knob
and will continue play of the last active source.
DVD Menu Options Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options and cursor
screen buttons will automatically appear. To display the
menu Options screen button while a DVD is playing,
touch anywhere on the screen.
Options: Select this screen button to view the menu
option screen buttons. Menu options are available when
they are highlighted. Some menu options are only
available when the DVD is not playing.
Cursor: Touch this button to access the cursor menu.
The arrows and other cursor options allow you to
navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor menu
options are only available if a DVD has a menu. Use the
cursor menu to start a DVD video from the disc
main menu.
q ,
Q ,
r ,
R (Arrow Buttons): Use these arrow
buttons to move around the DVD menu.
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Menu: Touch this button to display the DVD menu of
the current area of the DVD that is playing. This button
is not available for DVD audio.
Audio: Press this button to display the audio options.
Select the audio options that best improve sound
quality. This is not available on all DVDs or when the
DVD is stopped. This button is not available for DVD
audio.
Subtitle: Touch this button to playback the video with
subtitles. This is not available on all DVDs or when the
DVD is stopped. This button is not available for DVD
audio.
Angle: Touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of
the DVD. Repeatedly press this button to toggle through
the angles. This is not available on all DVDs or when
the DVD is stopped. This button is not available for
DVD audio.
q (Previous Scene): Press this button to go to the
previous scene. This button does not work when the
DVD is stopped. This button is not available for DVD
video.
r (Next Scene): Press this button to go to the next
scene. This button does not work when the DVD is
stopped. This button is not available for DVD video. Search: Touch this button to display the search screen.
Select Title or Chapter Search for DVD video and
Group or Track for DVD audio. The keyboard allows
you to type in the title/chapter/group/track number that
you would like to watch or listen to. This button does
not work when the DVD is stopped.
Setup: Touch this button to display the DVD Setup
screen. This button is only available when the DVD is
not playing. The DVD Setup screen allows you to
change the brightness, contrast, and mode, change the
viewing on the monitor and to change the initial
settings; language, parental level, and aspect.
! (Brightness): Touch the up or down screen arrows
to increase or decrease the brightness of the navigation
screen.
_ (Contrast): Touch the up or down screen arrows to
increase or decrease the contrast of the navigation
screen.
Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the
system to automatically adjust the navigation screen
background depending on exterior lighting conditions.
Night: Touch this screen button and the system will
make the navigation screen background brighten.
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Menu Language: Touch English, Francais, Espanol,
Italiano, or Deutsch to change the default language of
the DVD video menus. The menu language must be
available on the disc. The menu language may vary for
each DVD.
Parental Level: Touch this button to change the rating
level to only allow the play of DVDs with a certain
rating. The rating selection is 1 through 8, with 1 Kids
Safe being a G rating. If the 1 is selected, any DVD with
a rating above G will not be able to be viewed without
entering a password.
When the parental level is first entered a keyboard will
appear on the display and a four-digit password will
need to be created. Type in a password that you will be
able to remember. Once the password is created, you
can then select a rating level.
If you would like to change the rating level, press the
Parental Level button, then press the Password button.
Type in the password and then change the rating level.
If the password has been forgotten, contact your dealer.
This may not be available on all DVDs.
Aspect: Touch this button to change the aspect ratio of
the DVD. This may not be available on all DVDs. y (Next Track/Chapter): Press this hard key to go to
the next track or chapter. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
z (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this hard key to
return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press
this button again to go to the previous track or chapter.
This button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
w (Tuning Knob): Turn this knob counterclockwise
one notch to go to the start of the current chapter/track,
turn it again to go to the previous chapter/track. Turn
this knob clockwise to go to the next chapter/track.
DVD Messages If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the
DVD comes out, it could be for one of the following
reasons: .
If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown
format. .
If the disc is not from a correct region. .
If the map DVD disc was installed into the DVD
audio/video slot. See “ Installing the Map DVD ”
under Maps
on page 5 ‑ 14 for more information. .
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the DVD should play.
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Do not add any label to a CD or DVD, it could get
caught in the player. If a CD or DVD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is needed, try
labeling the top of the recorded CD or DVD with a soft
marker.
Auxiliary Devices The vehicle may have a rear entertainment system
(RSE) with a second and third row screen. The RSE
has audio adapters to allow you to connect auxiliary
devices. The audio can be heard through the speakers
or through the wireless or wired headphones. See
“ Audio/Video Jacks ” under, Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System (Overhead)
on page 4 ‑ 78 or Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System (Headrest DVD) on
page 4 ‑ 87 for more information.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving
on page 6 ‑ 2 for more information on driver distraction. To switch the RSE system to use an auxiliary device:
1. Connect the auxiliary device to the RSE system,
for the second or third row.
2. Press the AUDIO key then press the AUDIO key
repeatedly until AUX (auxiliary) is selected or touch
the AUX screen button. An auxiliary device must
be connected for the AUX screen button to appear
as an option to select.
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Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse
is removed from any campsite before leaving. .
Take extreme care with open fires (where
permitted), camp stoves, and lanterns. .
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials that could catch fire from the
heat of the vehicle's exhaust system.
Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going
to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route.
Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Check to see if
there are any blocked or closed roads.
It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other
vehicle in case something happens to one of them.
For vehicles with a winch, be sure to read the winch
instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if
you get stuck but you will want to know how to use it
properly. Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and
close to home before you go into the wilderness.
Off-roading requires some new and different skills.
Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.
Your eyes need to constantly sweep the terrain for
unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to listen for
unusual tire or engine sounds. Use your arms, hands,
feet, and body to respond to vibrations and vehicle
bounce.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road
driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to
control the speed. At higher speeds: .
You approach things faster and have less time to
react. .
There is less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. .
The vehicle has more bounce when driving over
obstacles. .
More braking distance is needed, especially on an
unpaved surface.
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The system is activated when the ignition key is
turned to RUN and will automatically adjust
vehicle height thereafter. The system may exhaust
(lower vehicle height) for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition key has been turned to LOCK. You
may hear the air compressor operating when the
height is being adjusted.
If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is
recommended to allow the shocks to inflate,
thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the
height. See “ Weight distributing Hitches and
Weight Carrying Hitches ” under Towing a Trailer
on page 6 ‑ 42 .
Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed
with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer
or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle
must be towed. See Roadside Service on page 9 ‑ 8 .
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for
recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see “ Recreational Vehicle Towing ” following. Recreational Vehicle Towing If the vehicle has a two – mode hybrid engine, see the
Two – mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as “ dinghy towing ” (towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground) and “ dolly towing ”
(towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “ dolly ” ).
Here are some important things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing: .
What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations. .
What is the distance that will be travelled? Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long
they can tow. .
Is the proper towing equipment going to be used?
See your dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations. .
Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing
the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on a
Long Trip on page 6 ‑ 26 .
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Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with
the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive
transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication
while being towed.
Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)
Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a
two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the
dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake
on page 3 ‑ 38 . 4. Put the transmission in P (Park).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the
manufacturer's instructions.
6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for
towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked
into the straight position.
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Level Control Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is available
on light ‐ duty vehicles and comes as a part of the
Autoride ®
suspension, if equipped.
This type of level control is fully automatic and will
provide a better leveled riding position as well as better
handling under a variety of passenger and loading
conditions. An air compressor connected to the rear
shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to
maintain proper vehicle height. The system is activated
when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN and will
automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. The
system may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for up to
ten minutes after the ignition key has been turned off.
You may hear the air compressor operating when the
height is being adjusted.
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