2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4!25.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4!4.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4!28.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4!3.
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 3!32.
F.Tow/Haul Mode on page 3!36.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 4!41.
H.Analog Clock on page 4!20.
I.Audio System(s) on page 4!67.
J.StabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6. Rear Park AidDisable Button. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA)on page 3!46.
K.Tilt Wheel on page 4!3.
L.Exterior Lamps on page 4!11.
M.Dome Lamp Overrideon page 4!17.InstrumentPanel Brightnesson page 4!16.Fog Lampsonpage 4!16.
N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See EscaladeTwo!Mode Hybrid Supplement for moreinformation.
O.Cruise Controlo n p a g e 4!8.Heated SteeringWheelo n p a g e 4!4(If Equipped).
P.Horn on page 4!3.
Q.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4!105.
R.Dual Automatic Climate Control Systemonpage 4!20.
S. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle andBrake Pedalon page 3!30. Heated WindshieldWasher Fluid Button. SeeWindshield Washeronp a g e 4!7. SeePower Assist Stepson page 3!17(If Equipped).
T.Glove Box on page 3!62.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some ofthe important features that may or may not be on yourspecific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of thefeatures which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock andunlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away fromthe vehicle.
PressKto unlock the
driver door. PressK
again within five secondsto unlock all remainingdoors.
PressQto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold&to open or close the liftgate.
Press and holdmto open the liftglass.
PressLand release to locate the vehicle.
PressLand hold for three seconds to sound the
panic alarm.
PressLagain to cancel the panic alarm.
SeeKeyso n p a g e 3!3andRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation on page 3!4.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outsideof the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. PressQ.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold/until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climate control system maycome on.
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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.
SeeRemote 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, pushdown or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
If available, these switches are located on thefront doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Remove the key from the ignition and press tolock the doors.
For more information, see:
.Programmable Automatic Door Locksonpage 3!11.
.Rear Door Security Locks on page 3!11.
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Liftgate
Power Liftgate
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or thepower door lock switches to unlock the liftgate.
There are several ways to open and close thepower liftgate:
.Press and hold&on the RKE transmitter
until the liftgate starts moving.
.Press&on the overhead console inside
the vehicle.
.Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outsideliftgate handle to open.
.Press thelbutton next to the liftgate latch
to close.
To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on theoverhead console.
Liftglass
There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass:
.Press the button on the underside of the undersideof the license plate applique (A).
.Pressmon the RKE transmitter.
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Windows
The power windowswitches are locatedon the driver door.In addition, eachpassenger doorhas a switch forits own window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch upto raise it.
For more information, see:
.Windows on page 3!18.
.Power Windows on page 3!19.
Seat Adjustment
Front Seats
Power Seats
The power seat controls are located on the outboardside of the front seats.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion bymoving the front or rear part of the control up or down.
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Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entirecontrol up or down.
SeePower Seats on page 2!4.
Power Lumbar
To increase lumbar support, press and hold the frontof the control. To decrease, press and hold the rear ofthe control.
To raise the height of the support, press and hold thetop of the control. To lower, press and hold the bottomof the control.
SeePower Lumbar on page 2!5.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the controlrearward.
To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the controlforward.
SeePower Reclining Seatbacks on page 2!8.
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Memory Features
The controls for thisfeature are located on thedriver door, and are usedto program and recallmemory settings for thedriver seat, outsidemirrors, steering wheelposition, and theadjustable throttle andbrake pedal feature, ifthe vehicle has it.
For more information, seeMemory Featuresonp a g e 2!6.
Second Row Seats
If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats,the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space orfolded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the thirdrow seats, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle hasbucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined.These seats will have either the manual fold andtumble feature or the automatic seat release foldand tumble feature.
For more information, see60/40 Split Bench Seatonpage 2!10orBucket Seats on page 2!15.
Third Row Seats
If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) canbe folded and the entire seat can be tumbled,or removed from the vehicle.
For detailed instructions, seeThird Row Seatonpage 2!21.
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Heated Seats
Front Seats
On vehicles with heatedand cooled front seats,the controls are locatedon the climate controlpanel.
{(Cooled Seat):Press to cool the entire seat.
+(Heated Seatback):Press to heat theseatback only.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):Press to heat the seatand seatback.
Continue to press the desired button to cycle throughthe temperature settings: high (three indicator lights),medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light),and off (no lights).
SeeHeated and Cooled Seats on page 2!5.
Rear Seats
The heated rear seatcontrols are locatedon the Rear SearAudio (RSA) panel.
M(Heated Seat):Press to heat the seat cushion and tocycle through the three temperature settings.
SeeHeated Seats on page 2!10.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for alloccupants are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information seeHead Restraintsonp a g e 2!2.
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