2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV sensor

Black plate (22,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active
the system will control the inside temperature, the air
delivery, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the display will change to
show the current temperature(s) and AUTO come
on the display. The current delivery mode and fan
speed will also be displayed for approximately
five seconds.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet will be automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor will
run when the outside temperature is over about
4°C (40°F). The air inlet will normally be set to
outside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet may
automatically switch to recirculate inside air to
help quickly cool down the vehicle. The light on
the button comes on in recirculation. 2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature.
To find your comfort setting, start with a
23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use
the driver or passenger temperature buttons to
adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If a
temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, the
system remains at the maximum cooling setting.
If a temperature setting of 32°C (90°F) is chosen,
the system remains at the maximum heat setting.
Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the vehicle to heat or cool any faster.
Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top of
the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor
regulates air temperature based on sun load and also
turns on the headlamps.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the engine coolant
temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override this
delay and change the fan to a selected speed.
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Black plate (30,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt
reminder light, several seconds after the engine is
started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind
the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. The
passenger safety belt light, located on the overhead
console, comes on and stays on for several seconds,
flashes for several more seconds and then comes on
solid for several more.
This chime and light
sequence is repeated if
the passenger remains
unbuckled and the vehicle
is in motion.
If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the
chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime
may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a
briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other
electronic device. To turn off the warning light and or
chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the
safety belt.
Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for
possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates
there is an electrical problem. The system check
includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the
airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and
diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag
system, see Airbag System on page 2 ‑ 74 .
The airbag readiness light
comes on solid for a few
seconds when the engine
is started. If the light does
not come on then, have it
fixed immediately.
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Black plate (56,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
system, this message displays when the SBZA system
is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot
detect vehicles in your blind zone. The sensor may be
blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush. This message
may also display during heavy rain or due to road spray.
It may also come on when driving in isolated areas with
no guardrails, trees, or road signs and light traffic.
Your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning
instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle
on page 7 ‑ 103 .
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 ‑ 48 for
more information.
STABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays
when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when the stability
control has been automatically disabled. To limit wheel
spin and realize the full benefits of the stability
enhancement system, you should normally leave
StabiliTrak on. However, you should turn StabiliTrak off
if your vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow and
you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and
require more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in
Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
on page 6 ‑ 30 . To turn the
StabiliTrak system on or off, see StabiliTrak ®
System
on page 6 ‑ 6 .
There are several conditions that can cause this
message to appear. .
One condition is overheating, which could occur if
StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended
period of time. .
The message also displays if the brake system
warning light is on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 4 ‑ 33 . .
The message could display if the stability system
takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic
checks due to driving conditions. .
The message displays if an engine or vehicle
related problem has been detected and the vehicle
needs service. See your dealer.
The message turns off as soon as the conditions that
caused the message to be displayed are no longer
present.
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Black plate (57,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine
light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel
cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
on page 4 ‑ 36 . Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See
Filling the Tank on page 7 ‑ 11 . The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows
fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving
trips with the cap properly installed should turn this light
and message off.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS is
re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tire
positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or
after replacing a tire or sensor. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 7 ‑ 71 , Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 7 ‑ 67 , and Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 7 ‑ 65
for more information. TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in
one or more of the vehicle's tires is low. This message
also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs to
be checked. The low tire pressure warning light will also
come on. See Tire Pressure Light
on page 4 ‑ 35 . You
can receive more than one tire pressure message at a
time. To read the other messages that may have been
sent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If a
tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as
soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and
set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information
label. See Tires
on page 7 ‑ 58 , Loading the Vehicle on
page 6 ‑ 32 , and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 7 ‑ 65 .
The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See DIC
Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 42 .
TRACTION CONTROL OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays
when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak ®
System on page 6 ‑ 6 for more information.
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Black plate (90,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
STOP
c : Press once to stop playing a DVD.
There is a pre-stop feature for DVD and video CD only.
This feature resumes playback of the disc where it was
stopped. Press the stop button once during disc
playback and
c displays on the DVD startup screen.
This icon disappears after a few seconds. Press the
stop button a second time, or eject the disc, to cancel
the pre-stop feature and to clear the disc position
memory.
SOURCE: Press to select between Monitor 3,
Monitor 4, or the AV INPUT.
Each video display screen can be adjusted
independently, as well as display information from both
DVD players and both A/V inputs.
Infrared Remote Sensor: Located in the top center of
the video display screen. Do not block the signal from
the remote to the sensor.
Infrared Transmitters: Located in the top center of the
video display screen. Do not block the signal from the
headphones to the transmitter.
Video Display Screen: Located on the back of each
headrest. AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video Output Jack): Located on
the lower left side of the screen and is identified on the
video screen panel as the AV OUTPUT.
Headphone Jack : Wired headphones can be plugged
into the headphone jack with one-eighth inch stereo
plugs.
AV INPUT: (Audio/Video Input Jack): The audio/video
input jack is located below the video display screen and
allows viewing of auxiliary sources such as portable
DVD players, game stations, or video cameras, on each
screen. .
Video Input — The yellow connector is used for
video input. .
L Audio — The white connector is used for the left
side audio. .
R Audio — The red connector is used for the right
side audio.
Level Lock and Release Latch: The viewing angle of
the video screen can be adjusted by releasing the latch
and gently moving the screen. Then lock it into a secure
position.
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Black plate (92,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Remote Control To use the remote control, aim at the remote sensor
located on top center of the video display screen and
press the desired button.
Objects blocking the line-of-sight can affect the function
of the remote control. Direct or very bright light can
affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals
from the remote control. If the remote control does not
seem to be working, the batteries might need to be
replaced. See “ Battery Replacement ” following this
section.
The remote control provided with the Headrest DVD
RSE system, is not a universal remote control and will
not control other equipment.
Notice: Storing the remote control in a hot area or
in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs will
not be covered by the warranty. Storage in extreme
cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the remote
control stored in a cool, dry place. Remote Control Buttons
POWER: Press to turn the Headrest DVD RSE system
on and off.
SOURCE: Press to select between Monitor 3,
Monitor 4, or AV INPUT. Any video equipment
connected to the AV inputs automatically overrides
the source selection.
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Black plate (103,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Using the REPEAT Feature REPEAT: Press to change between Repeat One and
Repeat Folder. .
Repeat One — Repeats the song that is playing..
Repeat Folder — Repeats the folder that is
playing.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action
IR Sensor Inoperative .
Check that the
batteries are good
in the remote
control. .
Check that the
remote Control IR
Sensor is not
blocked. .
Aim the remote
control toward the
IR Sensor being
controlled. .
Select the correct
screen, 3 or 4. Problem Recommended Action
No picture .
Check that the
correct video input
mode is selected. .
Check that the
video cable is
plugged into the
jack securely.
No Sound .
Check that the
correct audio input
mode is selected. .
Check that the
audio cable is
securely plugged
into the jack.
Cleaning the Video Screens The video display screens are made of a specially
coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by
abrasive products, solvents, or ammonia-based window
cleaners. Clean with a soft, lint-free, cotton cloth that
has been slightly dampened with warm water. Dry the
screens by wiping with a clean dry cotton cloth.
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Black plate (67,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio
and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your
vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under ‐ inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under ‐ inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start ‐ ups as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 7 ‑ 68 for
additional information.
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