2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE audio

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The rear vision camera displays a view of the areabehind the vehicle on the navigation screen when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out ofR (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to thelast screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
To clean the camera lens, located above the licenseplate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to detectobjects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps toprovide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean toensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled by pressing the rear parkaid disable button located next to the radio.
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)onpage 3!46for more information.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located:
.Inside the floor console storage bin.
.On the rear of the floor console.
.In the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
The accessory power outlets are powered, even whenthe ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use poweroutlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause thevehicle's battery to run down.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System allows for garagedoor openers, security systems, and home automationdevices to be programmed to work with these buttons inthe vehicle.
SeeUniversal Home Remote Systemon page 3!55.
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The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicleinformation. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar call center whenQis pressed,]is pressed,
or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This informationusually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in theevent of a crash, additional information regarding thecrash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the directionfrom which the vehicle was hit). When the virtualadvisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, thevehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS locationso they can provide services where it is located.
Location information about the vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,including adequate battery power, for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problemsOnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar fromproviding OnStar service at any particular time or place.Some examples are damage to important parts of thevehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weatheror wireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can beused to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controlson page 4!105for moreinformation.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dialnumbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phoneextensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for moreinformation.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisorcannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. PressQand request a
vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light isappearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. PressQto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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Rear Seats
Heated Seats
Driver's Side RSA HeatedSeat Button Only shown
The rear outboard seatshave the heated seatfeature. The buttons usedto control this feature arelocated on the Rear SeatAudio (RSA) panel.
M(Heated Seat):To heat the seat cushion, press thebutton with the heated seat symbol.
A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA displayto indicate that the feature is on. Press the button tocycle through the temperature settings of high, medium,and low, and to turn it off. Indicator bars next tothe symbol will designate the level of heat selected:three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds afterthe ignition is turned off. If the vehicle is restarted, theheated seat button will need to be pressed again torestart the feature.
60/40 Split Bench Seat
If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat(s) canbe folded for additional cargo space or folded andtumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats,if your vehicle has them. These seats will have eitherthe manual fold and tumble feature or the automaticseat release fold and tumble feature.
Manual Fold and Tumble Feature
Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s)
To fold and tumble the seat:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,or on the seat.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts andreturn them to their normal stowed position beforefolding a rear seat.
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C (ON/RUN) :This position can be used to operate theelectrical accessories and to display some instrumentpanel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switchstays in this position when the engine is running.The transmission is also unlocked in this position onautomatic transmission vehicles.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY orON/RUN position with the engine off, the batterycould be drained. You may not be able to start thevehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extendedperiod of time.
D (START) :This is the position that starts the engine.When the engine starts, release the key. The ignitionswitch returns to ON/RUN for driving.
A warning tone will sound when the driver door isopened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY orLOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
.Audio System
.Power Windows
.OnStar®System (if equipped)
.Sunroof (if equipped)
These features work when the key is in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned fromON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the windows and sunroofcontinue to work up to 10 minutes until any door isopened. The radio continues to work for up to10 minutes or until the driver door is opened.
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Section 4 Instrument Panel
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34Engine Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40Fuel Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Driver Information Center (DIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41DIC Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48DIC Vehicle Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-57
Audio System(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67Bluetooth®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System(Overhead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System(Headrest DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-107Rear Side Window Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108XM™Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . 4-108
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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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Automatic Operation, If Equipped.
AUTO :Press the air delivery mode button until thissetting is selected to control the inside temperature, airdelivery, and fan speed. AUTO appears in the displaywhen automatic operation is active.
+/!(Increase/Decrease Temperature) :Pressthe + or!buttons to increase or decrease the cabintemperature. The rear control temperature display willshow the temperature setting increasing or decreasing.
The display only indicates climate control functionswhen the system is in rear independent mode.
Manual Operation
DC(Fan Control):Press these buttons on the rearseat audio control panel to increase or decrease theairflow. Pressing the fan up button when the system isoff will turn the system on. The air delivery mode willremain under automatic control.
+/!(Temperature Control) :Press these buttons toadjust the temperature of the air flowing into thepassenger area. Press the + button for warmer air andpress the!button for cooler air.
N(Air Delivery Mode Control):Press the modebutton to change the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. Repeatedly press the button until the desiredmode appears on the display. Multiple presses will cyclethrough the delivery selections.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gages can signal that something iswrong before it becomes serious enough to cause anexpensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to thewarning lights and gages could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there might be or there isa problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Somewarning lights come on briefly when the engine isstarted to indicate they are working.
Gages can indicate when there might be or there is aproblem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often gagesand warning lights work together to indicate a problemwith the vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays onwhile driving, or when one of the gages shows therecould be a problem, check the section that explainswhat to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly and even dangerous.
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You should take any messages that appear on thedisplay seriously and remember that clearing themessages will only make the messages disappear,not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can bedisplayed and some information about them.
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE
When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, thismessage will display and four chimes will sound. Startthe vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started andthe battery continues to discharge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and thevehicle may require a jump start. These systems willfunction again after the vehicle is started.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to bechanged. When you change the engine oil, be sure toreset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. SeeEngine Oil Life Systemon page 7!20for informationon how to reset the message. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17andScheduled Maintenanceo n p a g e 8!3for more information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverdoor is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out ofP (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the doorfor obstructions, and close the door again. Check to seeif the message still appears on the DIC.
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning)
TURNED OFF
This message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gageon page 4!35.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the airconditioning compressor automatically turns off.When the coolant temperature returns to normal,the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You cancontinue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the systemrepaired by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible toavoid damage to the engine.
ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine oil becomeshotter than the normal operating temperature. Stop andallow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. SeeEngineCoolant Temperature Gageon page 4!35.
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