2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT climate control

2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Navigation Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39

Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Midgate
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Vehicle Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
1-1

A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑26.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑35and Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑39.
F. Analog Clock on page 4‑20.
G. Audio System(s)
on page 4‑66.Navigation Audio
Systemon page 5‑59(If Equipped).
H. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.
I. Dome Lamp Override on page 4‑17.
J. Cruise Control on page 4‑7.
K. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
L. Horn on page 4‑3. M.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑88.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑39.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal
on page 3‑34. Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). See Windshield
Washer
on page 4‑6. Power Running Boards
Disable Button (If Equipped). See Power Assist
Steps on page 3‑21.
P. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑20. Heated and Cooled Seatson
page 2‑5(If Equipped).
Q. StabiliTrak®Systemon page 6‑6.Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑48.
R. Glove Box on page 3‑60.
1-3

Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
/until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside,
use the power door locks or the manual door locks.
To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks,
push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
If available, these switches are located on the front
doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock
the doors.
For more information, see:
.Programmable Automatic Door Lockson
page 3‑10.
.Rear Door Security Locks on page 3‑10.
1-5

Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated
and cooled front seats,
the controls are located
on the climate control
panel.
{(Cooled Seat):Press to cool the entire seat.
+(Heated Seatback): Press to heat the
seatback only.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat
the seat and seatback. Continue to press the desired button to cycle through
the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights),
medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light),
and off (no lights).
See
Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2‑5.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints
on
page 2‑2.
1-9

Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can
be controlled with this system.
Climate Control with Heated andCooled Seats shown
A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
B. AUTO
C. Air Recirculation
D. Air Conditioning E. Heated and Cooled Seats F. Fan Control
G. Defrost H. Rear Window Defogger
I. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑20.
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The DSC switch is located on the shift lever. To enable
the DSC feature, move the column shift lever to the
M (Manual) position. The Driver Information Center
(DIC) display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT
on the first line and the current gear will be displayed
on the second line. See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 4‑39andDIC Operation and Displayson
page 4‑40for more information. This is the highest
1-16

Release the control when the lower seatback reaches
the desired level of lumbar support.
Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows
seat settings to be saved and recalled. SeeMemory
Features
on page 2‑6for more information.
Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as
it may during long trips, so should the position of your
lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed.
Heated and Cooled Seats
If the front seats have the
heated and cooled seat
feature, the buttons used
to control this feature are
located on the climate
control panel.
{(Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the
button with the cooled seat symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to
indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle
through the temperature settings of high, medium, and
low and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars next
to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected:
three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
+(Heated Seatback):
To heat only the seatback,
press the button with the heated seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display to
indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle
through the temperature settings of high, medium, and
low and to turn the heated seatback off. Indicator bars
next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected:
three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat the entire
seat, press the button with the heated seat and
seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display to
indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle
through the temperature settings of high, medium, and
low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator bars next
to the symbol designate the level of heat selected:
three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after the
ignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated and
cooled seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you
will need to press the appropriate seat button again.
2-5

Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating
or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger.
Normal operation of the system will return after the key
is turned to the ON/RUN position.
During a remote start, the climate control system will
default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the
outside temperatures.
During a remote start, if your vehicle has an automatic
climate control system and heated seats, the heated
seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures
and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN.
If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate
control system, during remote start, you will need to
manually turn the heated seats on and off. SeeHeated
and Cooled Seats
on page 2‑5for additional
information.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using the remote start to have the vehicle in
view when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range of
operation. However, the range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, see
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System
on page 3‑4for additional
information.
/ (Remote Start) : This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button. The vehicle's doors will lock. Immediately press
and hold the transmitter's remote start button until
the turn signal lights flash. If you cannot see the
vehicle's lights, press and hold the remote start
button for two to four seconds. Pressing the remote
start button again after the vehicle has started will
turn the engine off.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has
been done.
3-7