2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE door lock

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, theRKE transmitter functions will have an increased rangeof operation. However, the range may be less while thevehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect theperformance of the transmitter, seeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) Systemo n p a g e 3!4for additionalinformation.
/(Remote Start) :This button will be on theRKE transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter's lock button.The vehicle's doors will lock. Immediately pressand hold the transmitter's remote start button untilthe turn signal lights flash. If you cannot see thevehicle's lights, press and hold the remote startbutton for two to four seconds. Pressing the remotestart button again after the vehicle has started willturn the engine off.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turnon and remain on while the vehicle is running.
If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shutoff after 10 minutes unless a time extension hasbeen done.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle hasbeen driven, repeat these steps, while the engineis still running, to extend the engine running timeby 10 minutes. Remote start can be extendedone time.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insertand turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of thefollowing:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote start button until the parking lampsturn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The vehicle can be remote started two separate timesbetween driving sequences. The engine will run for10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run time by another10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start timeframe, and before the engine stops.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will
not open it. The chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors
are not locked. So, all passengers should
wear safety belts properly and the doors
should be locked whenever the vehicle
is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
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.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter or the key in the driver's door.
From the inside, use the power door locks or manualdoor locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manuallocks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
With power door locks, the switches on the front doorscan be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.
"(Unlock):Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and pressto lock the doors.
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Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switchand a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lockfive seconds after the last door is closed. You will hearthree chimes to signal that the delayed locking featureis in use.
Pressing the power lock switch twice will overridethe delayed locking feature and immediately lock allthe doors.
This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
You can program this feature using the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCKunderDIC Vehicle Customization on page 4!57.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enableyou to program the vehicle's power door locks. You canprogram this feature through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Customizationonpage 4!57for more information on DIC programming.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Theseprevent passengers from opening the rear doors fromthe inside.
The rear door securitylocks are located on theinside edge of eachrear door.
The rear doors must be open to access them. The labelshowing lock and unlock positions is located nearthe lock.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn itso the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
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When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manuallock, using the power door lock switch, or theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if thevehicle has one.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn itso the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking the key in thevehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front dooris open.
If the driver's side power door lock switch is pressedwhen the driver's door is open and the key is in theignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver'sdoor will unlock.
If the passenger's side power door lock switch ispressed when the front passenger's door is open andthe key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock andthen the front passenger's door will unlock.
Liftgate/Liftglass
{WARNING:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or
liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If you must drive with the liftglass or liftgate open,
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body and
the liftglass or liftgate:
.Make sure all other windows are shut.
.Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the
recirculation mode off. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 4!20.
.If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
.If your vehicle is equipped with a power
liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 3!41.
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SeePower Liftgateon page 3!14for more informationon how to use the power liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch orpress the door unlock button on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter twice. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4.
On vehicles with a liftglass, press the button on theunderside of the license pocket applique (A) to open it.The liftglass can also be opened by pressing theliftglass release button on the RKE.
To open the entire liftgate, press the powerliftgate release button on the RKE or in the vehicle.SeePower Liftgateon page 3!14. You can alsopress the touchpad on the underside of the liftgatehandle (B). The liftgate will open after a slight delay.The vehicle must be in P (Park) to open the liftgate.To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strapas an aid.
The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rearwipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate orliftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will causethe release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until thewipers are parked off the liftglass.
Both the liftglass and liftgate have an electric latch.If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, theliftglass and liftgate will not open. The liftglass andliftgate will resume operation when the battery isreconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected and has adequatevoltage, and the liftgate or liftglass still will not function,your vehicle should be taken to a dealership for service.
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Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual operation, press theswitch on the overhead console to the OFF position.
With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doorsunlocked, the liftgate can be manually openedand closed.
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handleon the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open.To close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower theliftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close.Always close the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close button on theliftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, thelights will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you drive with the liftgateopen, however, if you must drive with the liftgate open,the liftgate should be set to manual operation bypressing the OFF switch on the center console.
The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery isdisconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will notopen. The liftgate will resume operation when thebattery is reconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected with adequatevoltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate stillwill not function, your vehicle should be taken to adealer/retailer for service.
Power Assist Steps
Your vehicle may have power assist steps.
The power assist steps automatically extend frombeneath the vehicle on the side in which the door hasbeen opened. Once the door is closed, the assist stepsautomatically move back under the vehicle after a briefdelay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assiststeps to extend or retract.
The switch used todisable the power assiststeps is located on thecenter console below theclimate control system.
The assist steps cannot be disabled in theextended position.
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Power Windows
{WARNING:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
The power windowswitches are located onthe driver door.
In addition, each door has a switch for its ownwindow. The front power window switch operates withtwo positions for both up and down movement and therear power window switch operates with one position forup and two positions for down movement. Press theswitch to the first position to lower the window to thedesired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) thatallows you to use the power windows once the ignitionhas been turned off. For more information, seeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP) on page 3!28.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged,disconnected, or is not working, you will need toreprogram each front power window for the express-upfeature to work. Before reprogramming, replace orrecharge the vehicle's battery.
To program each front window, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN,or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) isactive, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until thewindow is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the windowis fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximatelytwo seconds after the window is completely closed.
The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the processfor the other windows.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout) :The rear window lockout buttonis located on the driver door near the window switches.
Press the right side of the button to disable the rearwindow controls. The light on the button will illuminate,indicating the feature is in use. The rear windows stillcan be raised or lowered using the driver windowswitches when the lockout feature is active.
To restore power to the rear windows, press the buttonagain. The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sunvisor from the center mount and slide it along the rodfrom side-to-side to cover the driver or passenger sideof the front window. Swing the sun visor to the side tocover the side window. It can be moved along the rodfrom side-to-side in this position also.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on both thedriver's and passenger's sun visors. Pull the sun visordown and lift the mirror cover to turn the lamps on.
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