2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE oil

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration.
Here are some things to know to help the vehicle passan inspection:
.The vehicle will not pass this inspection if thecheck engine light is on with the engine running,or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is not on.
.The vehicle will not pass this inspection if theOBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determinesthat critical emission control systems have notbeen completely diagnosed by the system.The vehicle would be considered not ready forinspection. This can happen if the battery hasrecently been replaced or if the battery has rundown. The diagnostic system is designed toevaluate critical emission control systems duringnormal driving. This can take several days ofroutine driving. If this has been done and thevehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack ofOBD II system readiness, your dealer/retailer canprepare the vehicle for inspection.
Oil Pressure Light
{WARNING:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
The engine can become so hot that it catches fire.
Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon
as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Lack of proper engine oil maintenance candamage the engine. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow themaintenance schedule in this manual for changingengine oil.
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer/retailer. If the system is working normally theindicator light then goes off.
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If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil isnot flowing through the engine properly. The vehiclecould be low on oil and it might have some othersystem problem.
Security Light
For information regardingthis light and the vehicle'ssecurity system, seeContent Theft-Deterrenton page 3!22.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comeson when the fog lampsare in use.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off.SeeFog Lampson page 4!16for more information.
Lights On Reminder
This light comes onwhenever the parkinglamps are on.
SeeExterior Lampson page 4!11for more information.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control lightcomes on whenever thecruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.SeeCruise Controlo n p a g e 4!8for more information.
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DIC Buttons
The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information,customization, and set/reset buttons. The buttonfunctions are detailed inthe following pages.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display theodometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy,fuel used, timer, transmission temperature,instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed.The compass and outside air temperature will also beshown in the display. The temperature will be shownin °F or °C depending on the units selected.
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to displaythe oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tirepressure readings for vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter programming, compass zone setting, andcompass recalibration.
U(Customization):Press this button to customize thefeature settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC VehicleCustomizationon page 4!57for more information.
V(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset certainfunctions and to turn off or acknowledge messages onthe DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to scroll through thefollowing menu items:
Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.This display shows the distance the vehicle has beendriven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
To switch between English and metric measurements,see“Units”later in this section.
Trip Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. Thisdisplay shows the current distance traveled in eithermiles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for thetrip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing theset/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed.
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Transmission Temperature
Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.This display shows the temperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) ordegrees Celsius (°C).
Instantaneous Economy
If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel buttonuntil INST ECON displays. This display shows thecurrent fuel economy at a particular moment and willchange frequently as driving conditions change. Thisdisplay shows the instantaneous fuel economy in milesper gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset.
The display may also show if the vehicle is currentlyin V4, V6 or V8 mode.
Average Vehicle Speed
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEEDdisplays. This display shows the average speed inmiles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to scrollthrough the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. This display shows an estimateof the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OILLIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% ofthe current oil life remains. The engine oil life systemwill alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistentwith your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGEENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on thedisplay. See“CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON”underDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48. You shouldchange the oil as soon as you can. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17. In addition to the engine oil life systemmonitoring the oil life, additional maintenance isrecommended in the Maintenance Schedule in thismanual. SeeScheduled Maintenanceo n p a g e 8!3formore information.
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Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE displayyourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself.Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE displayaccidentally at any time other than when the oil has justbeen changed. It cannot be reset accurately until thenext oil change. To reset the engine oil life system,seeEngine Oil Life System on page 7!20.
Side Blind Zone Alert
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this display allows the system to be turned onor off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button toselect between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, thesystem will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the systemwill be turned off. When the SBZA system is turned off,the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the systemhas been turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48andSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)onpage 3!48for more information.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITSdisplays. This display allows you to select betweenEnglish or Metric units of measurement. Once in thisdisplay, press the set/reset button to select betweenENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicleinformation will then be displayed in the unit ofmeasurement selected.
Tire Pressure
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in theDIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press thevehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONTTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicleinformation button again until the DIC displays REARTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
If a low tire pressure condition is detected by thesystem while driving, a message advising you toadd air to a specific tire will appear in the display.SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65andDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48for moreinformation.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of avalue, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If thisconsistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current battery voltage. If thevoltage is in the normal range, the value will display.For example, the display may read BATTERYVOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, thedisplay will show LOW. If the voltage is high, thedisplay will show HIGH. Your vehicle's charging
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system regulates voltage based on the state of thebattery. The battery voltage may fluctuate whenviewing this information on the DIC. This is normal.SeeCharging System Lighton page 4!32for moreinformation. If there is a problem with the batterycharging system, the DIC will display a message.SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4!48.
Oil Pressure
This display will show the oil pressure in eitherpounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
Relearn Remote Key
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure willerase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore,they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEYLEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on thefirst transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, thefirst transmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitteris matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time,repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum ofeight transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle thekey to LOCK/OFF.
Compass Zone Setting
This display allows for setting the compass zone. SeeDIC Compasson page 4!47for more information.
Compass Recalibration
This display allows for calibrating the compass. SeeDIC Compasson page 4!47for more information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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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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ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when ice conditions arepossible.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverside rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the message still appears onthe DIC.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine oilpressure is low, severe engine damage may occur.If a low oil pressure warning appears on the DriverInformation Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soonas possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the causeof the low oil pressure is corrected. SeeEngine Oilon page 7!17for more information.
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur.Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do notoperate it until the cause of the low oil pressure hasbeen corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible andhave your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.SeeEngine Oil on page 7!17.
PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE
OWNERS MANUAL
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, this message displays if there issomething interfering with the park assist system.SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)onpage 3!46for more information.
PARKING ASSIST OFF
After the vehicle has been started, this messagedisplays to remind the driver that the Ultrasonic RearParking Assist (URPA) system has been turned off.Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this messageand clear it from the DIC display. To turn the URPAsystem back on, seeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) on page 3!46.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the frontpassenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the message still appears onthe DIC.
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