2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE center console

Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on theaudio faceplate and a USB port located in the centerconsole. External devices such as iPod®, laptopcomputers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storagedevice, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port usinga 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port dependingon the audio system.
See“Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”and“Using theUSB Port”underAuxiliary Devices on page 5!85.
Steering Wheel Controls
Audio steering wheelcontrol functions coulddiffer depending onthe vehicle's options.Some audio controlscan be adjusted at thesteering wheel.
w/x:Press to change favorite radio stations,select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks orfolders on an iPod®or USB device.
bg:Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Pressagain to turn the sound on. Press and holdlonger than two seconds to interact with OnStar®orBluetooth systems.
+e!e:Increases or decreases volume.
c:Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
SRCE :Press to switch between the radio, CD, and forvehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, the next trackor chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or toselect tracks and folders on an iPod®or USB device.
For more information, seeAudio Steering WheelControls on page 4!105.
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Section 3 Features and Controls
Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Object Detection Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . . . . 3-46Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Universal Home Remote System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Universal Home Remote System Operation(With Three Round LED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Storage Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Assist Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Garment Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Rear Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
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Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual operation, press theswitch on the overhead console to the OFF position.
With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doorsunlocked, the liftgate can be manually openedand closed.
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handleon the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open.To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower theliftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close.Always close the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close button on theliftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, thelights will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you drive with the liftgateopen, however, if you must drive with the liftgate open,the liftgate should be set to manual operation bypressing the OFF switch on the center console.
The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery isdisconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will notopen. The liftgate will resume operation when thebattery is reconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected with adequatevoltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate stillwill not function, your vehicle should be taken to adealer/retailer for service.
Power Assist Steps
Your vehicle may have power assist steps.
The power assist steps automatically extend frombeneath the vehicle on the side in which the door hasbeen opened. Once the door is closed, the assist stepsautomatically move back under the vehicle after a briefdelay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assiststeps to extend or retract.
The switch used todisable the power assiststeps is located on thecenter console below theclimate control system.
The assist steps cannot be disabled in theextended position.
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2. If the engine does not start after 5!10 seconds,especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or!18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding it there as you hold the key inSTART for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait atleast 15 seconds between each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down. When the enginestarts, let go of the key and accelerator. If thevehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do thesame thing. This clears the extra gasoline from theengine. Do not race the engine immediately afterstarting it. Operate the engine and transmissiongently until the oil warms up and lubricates allmoving parts.
Notice:The engine is designed to work with theelectronics in the vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the waythe engine operates. Before adding electricalequipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If youdo not, the engine might not perform properly.Any resulting damage would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty.
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedalsthat allow you change their positions.
The feature will not operate when the vehicle is inR (Reverse) or while using the cruise control.
The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on thecenter console below the climate control system.
Press the right and left arrows to move the pedals eithercloser or further from your body.
Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal toconfirm the adjustment is right for you. While driving,make only small adjustments.
The vehicle has a memory function which allows thepedal positions to be saved and recalled. SeeMemoryFeatureso n p a g e 2!6for more information.
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Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least halfof a second. The indicator light will come on while thesignal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home
Remote Buttons
Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed byrepeating the instructions.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
The programmed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends.
To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on theUniversal Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at thesame time for approximately 20 seconds, until theindicator lights, located directly above the buttons,begin to blink rapidly.
2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, releaseboth buttons. The codes from all buttons willbe erased.
For help or information on the Universal Home RemoteSystem, call the customer assistance phone numberunderCustomer Assistance Offices on page 9!6.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Pull the bottom of the glove box handle upward toopen it. Use the key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the center console for thefront passengers. Press down on the access doorrelease to open and use the front cupholders. Push thedoor back down to close it. Push down and then backon the front cupholder to remove it for cleaning.
Heated and Cooled Cupholders
For vehicles with heated and cooled cupholders, theseare located in the front center console.
Press down on the access door release button to openthe cupholder door.
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Center Console Storage
A console compartment is located between thebucket seats.
The console has both an upper and lower storage binaccessed by lifting up on the latches located at the frontof the console lid.
The console may have an accessory power outletinside. SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4!19.
The rear of the console also has a cupholder thatswings down for the rear seat passengers to use.
Assist Handles
Assist handles located above the rear passenger doorscan be used when getting out of the vehicle. Pull thehandles downward to use them.
Garment Hooks
There are garment hooks located on the assist handles.
Roof Rack System
{WARNING:
If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is
longer or wider than the roof rack—like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress—the wind can catch it
while the vehicle is being driven. The item being
carried could be violently torn off, and this could
cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Never
carry something longer or wider than the roof rack
on top of the vehicle unless using a GM Certified
accessory carrier.
For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used toload items. For roof racks that do not have crossrailsincluded, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased asan accessory. See your dealer/retailer for additionalinformation.
For vehicles with crossrails, they can be movedback and forth to help secure cargo. To adjust them,turn the knob located at each end of the crossrailcounterclockwise until the crossrail can move freely.To secure the crossrail, turn the knob located at eachend of the crossrail clockwise until tightened. Tie theload to the siderails or siderail supports.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in thecenter console near the cupholders, if the vehicle hasthem. Press on the access door to open it and use theashtray and lighter.
Notice:If papers, pins, or other flammable items areput in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smokingmaterials could ignite them and possibly damagethe vehicle. Never put flammable items in theashtray.
To remove the ashtray, pull it from the center console.Slide it back in and push down to be sure it is secure.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and letgo. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it isheating does not let the lighter back away from theheating element when it is hot. Damage fromoverheating can occur to the lighter or heatingelement, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold acigarette lighter in while it is heating.
Analog Clock
The analog clock is not connected with any othervehicle system and runs by itself.
To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button, near the lower leftcorner of the clock.
2. Push and hold the adjustment button to advancethe clock hands. Holding the button down willcause the clock to advance faster. Release thebutton before you get to the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to increase the timeby one minute increments until the desired time isreached.
Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle canbe controlled with this system. The vehicle also has aflow-through ventilation system described later in thissection.
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls
For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioningcontrols, they are integrated with the rear seat audiocontrols located in the center console. The system canbe controlled from the front controls as well as the rearcontrols.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Air DeliveryMode Control
C. Temperature Control
REAR :Press the REAR button on the front climatecontrol system to turn the rear climate control system onor off. An indicator comes on when the rear systemis on.
The rear climate control system can also be turned off
by pressing and holding theCbutton. To turn the
system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate
control button, except theCbutton.
Mimic Mode :This mode matches the rear climatecontrol to the front climate control airflow settings.It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time.
Independent Mode :This mode directs rear seatingairflow according to the settings of the rear controls.
To turn the system on from the rear, press any rear
climate control button, except theCbutton.
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