2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

Outside Convex Mirror
{WARNING:
A convex mirror can make things, like other
vehicles, look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convexmirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from thedriver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heatthe mirrors.
See“Rear Window Defogger”underDual AutomaticClimate Control Systemon page 4!20for moreinformation.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, seeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)onpage 3!48.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system, it operates at speeds lessthan 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parkingand avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensorson the rear bumper are used to detect the distance toan object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and atleast 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground.
{WARNING:
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision.
It cannot detect:
.Objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close
or far from the vehicle
.Children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
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WARNING: (Continued)
If you do not use proper care before and while
backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could
occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the
vehicle before backing up. While backing, be sure
to look for objects and check the vehicle's mirrors.
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds toindicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than5 mph (8 km/h).
An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The intervalbetween the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle getscloser to the obstacle. When the distance is less than30 cm (12 in) the beeps are continuous.
To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in)off the ground and below liftgate level. Objects mustalso be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from the rear bumper. Thisdistance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
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The system can bedisabled by pressing therear park aid disablebutton located next tothe radio.
The indicator light will come on and PARK ASSIST OFFdisplays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) toindicate that URPA is off, seeDIC Warnings andMessages on page 4!48.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporarycondition, the messages PARK ASSIST OFF or PARKASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL will bedisplayed on the DIC.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST :If this message occurs, takethe vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
PARK ASSIST OFF :This message occurs if the driverdisables the system.
PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERSMANUAL :This message can occur under thefollowing conditions:
.The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep thevehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, iceand slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashingYour Vehicle on page 7!102.
.The park assist sensors are covered by frost orice. Frost or ice can form around and behind thesensors and may not always be seen; this canoccur after washing the vehicle in cold weather.The message may not clear until the frost or icehas melted.
.A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle oran object was hanging out of the liftgate during thelast drive cycle. Once the attached object isremoved, URPA will return to normal operation.
.A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
.The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicleto your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
.Other conditions may affect system performance,such as vibrations from a jackhammer or thecompression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward atleast 40 km/h (25 mph), take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
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Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system. Read this entire section before using thesystem.
{WARNING:
SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not
replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect:
.Vehicles outside the side blind zones which
may be rapidly approaching.
.Pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Failure to use proper care when changing lanes
may result in damage to the vehicle, injury,
or death. Always check the outside and rearview
mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the
turn signal before changing lanes.
When the system detects a vehicle in the side blindzone, amber SBZA displays light up in the side mirrors.This indicates that it may be unsafe to change lanes.Before making a lane change, always check the SBZAdisplay, check the outside and rearview mirrors, lookover your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and usethe turn signal.
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SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximatelyone lane over from both sides of the vehicle,3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror andgoes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m). The height ofthe zone is approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and2.0 m (6 ft) off the ground.
Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer,as the SBZA detection zones do not change when atrailer is towed.
How the System Works
Left Side Mirror DisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both outside mirrordisplays will briefly come on to indicate that the systemis operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, theleft or right side mirror SBZA display will light up if avehicle is detected in that blind zone.
If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is alsodetected on the same side, the SBZA display will flashto give you extra warning not to change lanes.
SBZA displays do not come on while the vehicle isapproaching or passing other vehicles. At speedsgreater then 32 km/h (20 mph), SBZA displays maycome on when a vehicle you have passed remains in ordrops back into the detection zone.
SBZA can be disabled through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)onpage 4!41for more information. If the SBZA is disabledby the driver, the SBZA mirror displays will not light upduring normal driving.
When the System Does Not Seem To Work
Properly
Occasional missed alerts can occur under normalcircumstances and will increase in wet conditions.The system does not need to be serviced due to anoccasional missed alert. The number of missed alertswill increase with increased rainfall or road spray.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when the system ison and vehicles are in the blind zone, the system mayneed service. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
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SBZA is designed to ignore stationary objects; however,the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails,signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects.This is normal system operation, the vehicle does notneed service.
SBZA does not operate when the left or right cornersof the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow,ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaninginstructions, seeWashing Your Vehicleon page 7!102.If the DIC still displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumper, seeyour dealer/retailer.
The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer isattached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object isextending out to either side of the vehicle.
When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than thedriver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turnSBZA back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT ON option will not be selectable if the conditionsfor normal system operation are not met. Until normaloperating conditions for SBZA are met, you should notrely upon SBZA while driving.
SBZA Error Messages
The following messages may appear in the DIC:
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF :Thismessage indicates that the driver has turned thesystem off.
SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE :Thismessage indicates that the SBZA system is disabledeither because the sensor is blocked and cannot detectvehicles in your blind zone, or the vehicle is passingthrough an open field of view area, such as the desert,where there is insufficient data for operation. Thesensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush,or even heavy rainstorms. This message may alsoactivate during heavy rain or due to road spray. Thevehicle does not need service. For cleaning, seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 7!102.
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM :If thismessage appears, both SBZA displays will remain onindicating there is a problem with the SBZA system.If these displays remain on after continued driving,the system needs service. Take the vehicle toyour dealer/retailer.
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FCC Information
SeeRadio Frequency Statementon page 9!20forFCC information.
Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz–24.25GHz.
Field Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3 m.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio orTV interference caused by unauthorized modificationsto this equipment. Such modifications could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system.Read this entire section before using it.
The rear vision camera system is designed to helpthe driver when backing up by displaying a view of thearea behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts thevehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automaticallyappears on the navigation screen. Once the driver shiftsout of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back tothe last screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
Turning the Rear Vision Camera System
On or Off
To turn the rear vision camera system on or off:
1. Shift into P (Park).
2. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the configuremenu options, then press the CONFIG hard key toselect Display or touch the Display screen button.
3. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button.The Rear Camera Options screen will display.
4. Select the Video screen button. When the Videoscreen button is highlighted the RVC system is on.
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The delay that is received after shifting out ofR (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delaycan be cancelled by performing one of the following:
.Pressing a hard key on the navigation system.
.Shifting in to P (Park).
.Reach a vehicle speed of 7 mph (11 km/h).
There is a message on the rear vision camera screenthat states“Check Surroundings for Safety”.
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of
the Screen
To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen,press the CONFIG hard key while the rear visioncamera image is on the display. Any adjustments madewill only affect the rear vision camera screen.
](Brightness) :Touch the + (plus) or–(minus)screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightnessof the screen.
_(Contrast) :Touch the + (plus) or–(minus) screenbuttons to increase or decrease the contrast ofthe screen.
Symbols
The navigation system may have a feature that lets thedriver view symbols on the navigation screen whileusing the rear vision camera. The Ultrasonic Rear ParkAssist (URPA) system must not be disabled to use thecaution symbols. If URPA has been disabled and thesymbols have been turned on, the Rear Parking AssistSymbols Unavailable error message may display. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3!46.
The symbols appear when an object has been detectedby the URPA system. The symbol may cover the objectwhen viewing the navigation screen.
To turn the symbols on or off:
1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled.
2. Shift into P (Park).
3. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the configuremenu options, then press the CONFIG hard keyrepeatedly until Display is selected or touch theDisplay screen button.
4. Select the Rear Camera Options screen button.The Rear Camera Options screen will display.
5. Touch the Symbols screen button. The screenbutton will be highlighted when on.
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