2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE climate control

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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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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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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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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Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibratethe compass in a magnetically clean and safe location,such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehiclein circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrateaway from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers,or other industrial structures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, thecompass should be calibrated.
If the DIC display does not show a heading, forexample, N for North, or the heading does not changeafter making turns, there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the compass. Such interference may becaused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount,a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder,or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, movethe magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibratethe compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure thecompass zone is set to the variance zone in whichthe vehicle is located. See“Compass Variance(Zone) Procedure”earlier in this section.
Do not operate any switches such as window,sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during thecalibration procedure.
2. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to start the compasscalibration.
4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE INCIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at lessthan 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration.The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETEfor a few seconds when the calibration is complete.The DIC display will then return to theprevious menu.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driverthat the status of the vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed by the driver to correct thecondition. Multiple messages may appear one afteranother.
Some messages may not require immediate action, butyou can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrumentpanel to acknowledge that you received the messagesand to clear them from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DICdisplay because they are more urgent. Thesemessages require action before they can be cleared.
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