2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.They turn off after all the doors are closed.
The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning theinstrument panel brightness knob, located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering column,clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, thedome lamps remain on whether a door is opened orclosed.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override button is located next to theexterior lamps control.
k(Dome Off):Press the button in and the domelamps remain off when a door is opened. Press thebutton again to return it to the extended position so thatthe dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
Entry Lighting
The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature.
When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will comeon if the dome override button is in the extendedposition. If the dome override button is pressed in, thelamps will not come on.
Exit Lighting
The interior lamps come on when the key is removedfrom the ignition. They turn off automatically in20 seconds. The lights do not come on if the domeoverride button is pressed in.
Reading Lamps
If the vehicle has front reading lamps, press the buttonlocated next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherlocations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
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Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) thatestimates the battery's temperature and state of charge.It then adjusts the voltage for best performance andextended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage israised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.When the state of charge is high, the voltage is loweredslightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has avoltmeter gage or a voltage display on the DriverInformation Center (DIC), you may see the voltagemove up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem,an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the electricalloads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This isbecause the generator (alternator) may not be spinningfast enough at idle to produce all the power that isneeded for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of thefollowing are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at highspeed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads,and loads plugged into accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of thebattery. It does this by balancing the generator's outputand the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increaseengine idle speed to generate more power, wheneverneeded. It can temporarily reduce the power demandsof some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, withoutbeing noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels ofcorrective action, this action may be noticeable to thedriver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) messagemight be displayed, such as BATTERY SAVERACTIVE, BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW, or LOWBATTERY. If this message is displayed, it isrecommended that the driver reduce the electrical loadsas much as possible. SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they areleft on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is inLOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent the battery fromrunning down.
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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
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.
To use an accessory power outlet, remove theprotective cap. When not in use, always cover theaccessory power outlet with the protective cap.
Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatibleto the accessory power outlet and could result in blownadapter or vehicle fuses. If you experience a problem,see your dealer/retailer for additional information on theaccessory power plugs.
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.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to thevehicle can damage it or keep other componentsfrom working as they should. The repairs would notbe covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not useequipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of20 amperes. Check with your dealer/retailer beforeadding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to followthe proper installation instructions included with theequipment. Do not use equipment exceeding themaximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can causedamage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do nothang any type of accessory or accessory bracketfrom the plug because the power outlets aredesigned for accessory power plugs only.
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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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Climate Control with Heated and CooledSeats shown
A. Driver and PassengerTemperature Controls
B. AUTO
C. Defrost
D. Recirculation
E. Rear WindowDefogger
F. Air Conditioning
G. Heated and CooledSeats
H. Fan Control
I. REAR
J. Air Delivery ModeControl
O(Off):Press the driver side temperature knob toturn the climate control system off. Outside air stillenters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor. Thisdirection can be changed by pressing the mode button.
The temperature can also be adjusted using eithertemperature knob. Press the up or down arrows on thefan switch, the defrost button, the AUTO button, driver'sside temperature knob, or the air conditioning button toturn the system on when it is off.
Driver and Passenger Side
Temperature Knob
The driver and passenger side temperature knobs areused to adjust the temperature of the air comingthrough the system on the driver or passenger's side ofthe vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even ifthe system is turned off. This is possible since outsideair always flows through the system as the vehicle ismoving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.See“Recirculation”later in this section.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or decrease the cabin temperature.The display will show the temperature settingincreasing or decreasing.
Set the passenger temperature setting to match thedriver temperature setting by pressing the passengertemperature knob.
When in defrost mode the passenger temperaturesetting cannot be changed.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic) :When automatic operation isactive the system will control the inside temperature, theair delivery, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the display will change toshow the current temperature(s) and AUTO comeon the display. The current delivery mode and fanspeed will also be displayed for approximatelyfive seconds.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioningoperation and air inlet will be automaticallycontrolled. The air conditioning compressor willrun when the outside temperature is over about4°C (40°F). The air inlet will normally be set tooutside air. If it is hot outside, the air inlet mayautomatically switch to recirculate inside air tohelp quickly cool down the vehicle. The lighton the button comes on in recirculation.
2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature.
To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C(74°F) temperature setting and allow about20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use thedriver or passenger temperature buttons to adjustthe temperature setting as necessary. If atemperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, thesystem remains at the maximum cooling setting.If a temperature setting of 32°C (90°F) is chosen,the system remains at the maximum heat setting.Choosing either maximum setting will not causethe vehicle to heat or cool any faster.
Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the top ofthe instrument panel near the windshield. This sensorregulates air temperature based on sun load and alsoturns on the headlamps.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the systemwill delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.The length of delay depends on the engine coolanttemperature. Pressing the fan switch will override thisdelay and change the fan to a selected speed.
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Manual Operation
y9z(Fan Control):Press the up or down arrowsto increase or decrease the fan speed
Pressing this button when the system is off will turn thesystem on.
Pressing either arrow while using automatic operationwill place the fan in manual operation. The fan settingwill display and the AUTO light will turn off. The airdelivery will remain in automatic operation.
N(Air Delivery Mode Control):Press to change thedirection of the airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly pressthe button until the desired mode appears on thedisplay.
When the system is turned off, the display goes blankafter displaying the current status of the system.
H(Vent):Air is directed to the instrument paneloutlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided between the instrumentpanel and floor outlets. Some air is directed towards thewindshield and side window outlets. Cooler air isdirected to the upper vents and warmer air to thefloor vents.
6(Floor):Air is directed to the floor outlets, with someto the windshield, side window outlets, and second rowfloor outlets. In this mode, the system automaticallyselects outside air.
-(Defog):This mode clears the windows of fog ormoisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets,and side window vents. In this mode, the system turnsoff recirculation and runs the air conditioningcompressor unless the outside temperature is close tofreezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selectedwhile in the defog mode.
0(Defrost):This mode removes fog or frost from thewindshield more quickly. Air is directed to thewindshield and side window vents, with some directedto the floor vents. In this mode, the systemautomatically forces outside air into the vehicle andruns the air conditioning compressor unless the outsidetemperature is close to freezing. The recirculation modecannot be selected while in the defrost mode.
The passenger temperature control cannot be activatedwhile in defrost mode. If the passenger control knob ispressed, the passenger temperature flashes three timesand will not work. If the passenger control knob isadjusted, the driver temperature indicator changes.The passenger temperature will not be displayed.
If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is selected again, theclimate control system displays the previoustemperature settings.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
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#(Air Conditioning):Press to turn the airconditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. An indicatorlight comes on to show that the air conditioning is on.
Pressing this button when the outside temperatureis too cool for air conditioning will make the airconditioning indicator flash three times and then turn offindicating the air conditioning mode is not available.If the air conditioning is on and the outside temperaturedrops below a temperature which is too cool for airconditioning to be effective, the air conditioning lightturns off to show that the air conditioning mode hasbeen canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hotinside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takesfor the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system tooperate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from theair, so a small amount of water might drip under thevehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.This is normal.
@(Recirculation):Press to turn the recirculationmode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show thatthe recirculation is on.
This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the airinside the vehicle. It can be used to help preventoutside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog,or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one ofthose modes, the indicator light flashes three times andthen turns off. The air conditioning compressor alsocomes on when this mode is activated. While inrecirculation mode the windows may fog when theweather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select eitherthe defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed.
The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turningoff the ignition.
REAR :For vehicles with the rear heating and airconditioning controls. Press the REAR button to turn therear climate control system on or off. SeeRear AirConditioning and Heating System and ElectronicClimate Controls on page 4!26.
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