Black plate (49,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate
the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location,
such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle
in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate
away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers,
or other industrial structures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the
compass should be calibrated.
If the DIC display does not show a heading, for
example, N for North, or the heading does not change
after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field
interfering with the compass. Such interference may be
caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount,
a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder,
or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move
the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate
the compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the
compass zone is set to the variance zone in which
the vehicle is located. See “ Compass Variance
(Zone) Procedure ” earlier in this section.
Do not operate any switches such as window,
sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the
calibration procedure. 2. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESS
V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass
calibration.
4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less
than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration.
The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE
for a few seconds when the calibration is complete.
The DIC display will then return to the
previous menu.
DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver
that the status of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by the driver to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one after
another.
Some messages may not require immediate action, but
you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument
panel to acknowledge that you received the messages
and to clear them from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC
display because they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they can be cleared.
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Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with
the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur
when making or receiving phone calls, charging the
phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This
interference causes an increased level of static while
listening to the radio. If static is received while listening
to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
Rear Side Window Antenna The AM-FM antenna is located in the passenger rear
side windows. Make sure the inside surfaces of the rear
side windows are not scratched and that the lines on
the glass are not damaged. If the inside surfaces are
damaged, they could interfere with radio reception.
If a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to
the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM
antenna are not damaged. There is enough space
between the grid lines to attach a cellular telephone
antenna without interfering with radio reception. Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear
the inside of the rear side windows may affect radio
reception or damage the rear side window antenna.
Repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Do
not clear the inside of the rear side windows with
sharp objects.
Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with
metallic film. The metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or distort the incoming
radio reception. Any damage caused to the antenna
due to metallic tinting materials will not be covered
by the warranty.
XM ™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of
the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for
clear radio reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM
system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
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Vehicle is traveling at high speed. .
Vehicle changes directions more than once,
or when the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a
parking lot. .
Vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or a
garage. .
GPS signal is not received. .
Roof carrier is installed on the vehicle. .
Vehicle is being driven with tire chains. .
Tires are replaced. .
Tire pressure for the tires is incorrect. .
Tires are worn. .
First time the map DVD is inserted. .
Battery is disconnected for several days. .
Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at
low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started
repeatedly.
See your dealer if other problems occur. Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or
more of the following conditions: .
You have not turned onto the road indicated. .
Route guidance may not be available when using
automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. .
The route may not be changed when using
automatic rerouting. .
There is no route guidance when turning at an
intersection. .
Plural names of places may be announced
occasionally. .
It may take a long time to operate automatic
rerouting during high-speed driving. .
Automatic rerouting may display a route returning
to the set stopover if you are heading for a
destination without passing through a set stopover. .
The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due
to a regulation by time or season or any other
regulation which may be given. .
Some routes may not be searched. .
The route to the destination may not be shown if
there are new roads, if roads have recently
changed, or if certain roads are not listed on the
map DVD. See Ordering Map DVDs on page 5 ‑ 59 .
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
{ WARNING: .
Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the
seatbacks can be thrown forward during a
sudden stop. You or your passengers could
be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the
seatbacks. .
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough terrain.
You or your passengers can be struck by
flying objects. Secure the cargo properly. .
Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's
center of gravity, making it more likely to roll
over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if
the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside
the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargo in
the cargo area as far forward and low as
possible. There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle. .
The heaviest things should be on the floor, forward
of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward
as you can. .
Be sure the load is properly secured, so things are
not tossed around.
You will find other important information under Loading
the Vehicle
on page 6 ‑ 32 and Tires on page 7 ‑ 58 .
Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying
recreation. However, it also raises environmental
concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every
off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the
environment: .
Always use established trails, roads, and areas
that have been specially set aside for public
off-road recreational driving and obey all posted
regulations. .
Avoid any driving practice that could damage
shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb
wildlife. This includes wheel-spinning, breaking
down trees, or unnecessary driving through
streams or over soft ground.
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Fuses Usage
24 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils
(Left Side)
25 Trailer Park Lamps
26 Driver Side Park Lamps
27 Passenger Side Park Lamps
28 Fog Lamps
29 Horn
30 Passenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
33 Daytime Running Lamps 2
34 Sunroof
35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
36 Windshield Wiper
37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
38 Electric Adjustable Pedals
39 Climate Controls (Battery)
40 Airbag System (Ignition)
41 Amplifier
42 Audio System Fuses Usage
43 Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise
Control
44 Liftgate Release
45 Airbag System (Battery)
46 Instrument Panel Cluster
47 Not Used
48 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition)
49 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
50 Rear Defogger
51 Heated Mirrors
52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
53 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power
Outlet
54 Automatic Level Control Compressor
Relay
55 Climate Controls (Ignition)
56 Engine Control Module, Secondary
Fuel Pump (Ignition)
J-Case Fuses Usage
57 Cooling Fan 1
58 Automatic Level Control Compressor
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Reclining Seatbacks, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Recovery Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Replacement Parts
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Ride Control Systems
Road Sensing Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Road Sensing Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
S Safety Belts
Care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-103
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Safety Belts Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
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Storage Areas (cont.)
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
System
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
System Needs Service, If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-106
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-73
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-107
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-75
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Installing the Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-68
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
Removing the Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Secondary Latch System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
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