2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE mirror

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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Turn the headlamp control to off and then back to theheadlamp on position to make the headlamps stay onfor an additional 10 minutes.
IntelliBeam®Intelligent High-Beam
Headlamp Control System
For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read thisentire section before using it.
IntelliBeam®is an enhancement to the vehicle'sheadlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on therearview mirror, this system will turn the vehicle'shigh-beam headlamps on and off according tosurrounding traffic conditions.
The IntelliBeam®system turns the high-beamheadlamps on when it is dark enough, there is no othertraffic present, and the IntelliBeam®system is enabled.
Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam®
Press and release the IntelliBeam®button on the insiderear view mirror. The IntelliBeam®indicator on themirror will turn on to let you know the system has beenturned on. Once the system has been turned on, it willremain on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally,the IntelliBeam®system must be enabled.
To enable the IntelliBeam®system, turn the exteriorlamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/multifunctionlever in its neutral position. The High-Beam On Lightwill appear on the instrument panel cluster when thehigh-beams are on. SeeHighbeam On Lightonpage 4!40.
Driving with IntelliBeam®
IntelliBeam®will only activate your high-beams whendriving over 20 mph (32 km/h).
The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under theautomatic control of IntelliBeam®, until any of thefollowing situations occur:
.The system detects an approaching vehicle'sheadlamps.
.The system detects a preceding vehicle'staillamps.
.The outside light is bright enough that high-beamheadlamps are not required.
.The vehicle's speed drops below 15 mph(24 km/h).
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.The headlamp stalk is moved forward to thehigh-beam position. SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changero n p a g e 4!5.
When either of these conditions occur, theIntelliBeam®feature will be disabled and theIntelliBeam®light in the mirror will turn off until thehigh-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position.
.If IntelliBeam®was using low-beams prior to thisaction, the IntelliBeam®feature will be temporarilydisabled until the stalk is returned to the neutralposition.
.The exterior lamp control is turned to any settingexcept AUTO.
When this occurs, IntelliBeam®will be disableduntil the control is turned back to the AUTOposition.
.The IntelliBeam®system is turned off at the insiderearview mirror.
IntelliBeam®may not turn off the high-beams if thesystem cannot detect other vehicle's lamps because ofany of the following:
.The others vehicle's lamp(s) are missing,damaged, obstructed from view or otherwiseundetected.
.The other vehicle's lamp(s) are covered with dirt,snow and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle's lamp(s) cannot be detecteddue to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, roadspray, mist or other airborne obstructions.
.Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked orobstructed by something that blocks the view ofthe IntelliBeam light sensor.
.Your vehicle's windshield is covered with ice, dirt,haze or other obstructions.
.Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end ofthe vehicle points upward, causing the IntelliBeamsensor to aim high and not detect headlamps andtaillamps.
.You are driving on winding or hilly roads.
You may need to manually disable or cancel thehigh-beam headlamps by turning the low-beamheadlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist.
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Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam®at the
Rearview Mirror
IntelliBeam®can be disabled by using the controls onthe inside rearview mirror.
AUTO3(On/Off):To disable the system, press this
button on the inside rearview mirror. The IntelliBeam®
indicator will turn off and will not come back on until theIntelliBeam®button is pressed again.
(Stalk Disable) :When IntelliBeam®has turned on thehigh-beams, pull or push the high-beam stalk. This willdisable IntelliBeam®. The IntelliBeam®indicator on themirror will turn off. To re-enable IntelliBeam®, press theIntelliBeam®button on the mirror.
A different sensitivity setting is available for dealerdiagnostics. This is done by pushing and holding thisbutton for 20 seconds until the IntelliBeam®indicatorlight flashes three times. If you accidentally activatethis, the vehicle's setting will automatically be reseteach time the ignition is turned off and then on again.
Cleaning the IntelliBeam®Light Sensor
The light sensor is locatedon the inside of thevehicle in front of theinside rearview mirror.
Clean the light sensor window, periodically, using glasscleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window.Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of thesensor window.
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):Press to turn the rearwindow defogger on or off. It automatically turns offafter it has been activated. The defogger can also beturned off by turning off the engine. Do not drive thevehicle until all the windows are clear.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object toclear the inside rear window. Do not adhereanything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.These actions may damage the rear defogger.Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Heated Mirrors :For vehicles with heated outsiderearview mirrors, the mirrors heat to help clear fog orfrost from the surface of the mirror when the rearwindow defog button is pressed. SeeOutside HeatedMirrors on page 3!45.
Heated or Cooled Seats :For vehicles with heated andcooled seats, seeHeated and Cooled Seatsonp a g e 2!5.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the sideof the instrument panel to direct the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of the windows.
.When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, pressthe fan up button to the maximum fan level beforedriving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snowand moisture, and reduces the chance of foggingthe inside of the window.
.Keep the air path under the front seats clear ofobjects. This helps air to circulate throughout thevehicle.
.Adding outside equipment to the front of thevehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, may affect theperformance of the heating and air conditioningsystem. Check with your dealer/retailer beforeadding equipment to the outside of the vehicle.
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CHIME VOLUME
This feature allows you to select the volume level of thechime.
Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUMEappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Then pressthe customization button to scroll through the followingsettings:
NORMAL :The chime volume will be set to a normallevel.
LOUD :The chime volume will be set to a loud level.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
There is no default for chime volume. The volume willstay at the last known setting.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
PARK TILT MIRRORS
This feature allows you to select whether or not theoutside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). SeeOutside PowerFoldaway Mirrorson page 3!43for more information.
Press the customization button until PARK TILTMIRRORS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the customization button to scroll throughthe following settings:
OFF (default) :Neither outside mirror will be tilted downwhen the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
DRIVER MIRROR :The driver's outside mirror will betilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
PASSENGER MIRROR :The passenger's outsidemirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted intoR (Reverse).
BOTH MIRRORS :The driver's and passenger'soutside mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle isshifted into R (Reverse).
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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MEMORY SEAT RECALL
This feature allows you to select your preference for theremote memory seat recall feature. SeeMemoryFeatureso n p a g e 2!6for more information.
Press the customization button until MEMORYSEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Pressthe set/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customization button toscroll through the following settings:
OFF (default) :No remote memory seat recall willoccur.
ON :The driver's seat, and on some vehicles, theoutside mirrors will automatically move to the storeddriving position when the unlock button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. On somevehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedalfeature, the pedals will also automatically move. See“Relearn Remote Key”underDIC Operation andDisplayson page 4!41for more information onmatching transmitters to driver ID numbers.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE START
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn theremote start off or on. The remote start feature allowsyou to start the engine from outside of the vehicle usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Starto n p a g e 3!7for moreinformation.
Press the customization button until REMOTE STARTappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Then pressthe customization button to scroll through the followingsettings:
OFF :The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default) :The remote start feature will be enabled.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shiftingto a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause thetires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slipperyuntil the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warningclues—such as enough water, ice, or packed snow onthe road to make a mirrored surface—and slow downwhen you have any doubt.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only thebraking skid.
Off-Road Driving
Vehicles with all!wheel drive can be used for off!roaddriving. Vehicles without all!wheel drive and vehicleswith 22!inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be drivenoff-road except on a level, solid surface.
Many of the vehicle design features that help make thevehicle more responsive on paved roads during poorweather conditions also help make it better suited foroff!road use than conventional passenger vehicles.The vehicle does not have features usually thought tobe necessary for extended or severe off!road use suchas special underbody shielding and transfer case lowgear range.
The airbag system is designed to work properly under awide range of conditions, including off!road usage.Always wear your safety belt and observe safe drivingspeeds, especially on rough terrain.
Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on anyroad and this is certainly true for off-road driving.At the very time you need special alertness and drivingskills, your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can beaffected by even a small amount of alcohol. You couldhave a serious—or even fatal—accident if you drinkand drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Off-roading can be great fun but has some definitehazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. Whenoff-road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves arenot banked, and there are no road signs. Surfaces canbe slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Failure tooperate the vehicle correctly off!road could result in lossof vehicle control or vehicle rollover.
Off-roading involves some new skills. That is why it isvery important that you read these driving tips andsuggestions to help make off-road driving safer andmore enjoyable.
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