2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ignition

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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#(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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If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passengerairbag status indicator, it means that the right frontpassenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passenger frontalairbag.
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Lighton page 4!30
for more information, including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
This light comes on brieflywhen the ignition key isturned to START, but theengine is not running, asa check to show it isworking.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stayson, or comes on while driving, there could be a problemwith the charging system. A charging system messagein the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear.SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48formore information. This light could indicate that there areproblems with a generator drive belt, or that there is anelectrical problem. Have it checked right away. If thevehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on,turn off accessories, such as the radio and airconditioner.
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Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning lightcomes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicleis driven with the parking brake engaged, a chimesounds when the vehicle speed is greater than3 mph (5 km/h).
The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other part canstill work and stop the vehicle. For good braking bothparts need to be working well.
If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds therecould be a brake problem. Have the brake systeminspected by your dealer/retailer.
This light can also come on due to low brake fluid.SeeBrakeson page 7!40for more information.
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This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned toON/RUN. If it does not, have it fixed so it will be readyto warn if there is a problem.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road andstop carefully. The pedal could be harder to push orcould go closer to the floor. It can take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service.SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 6!38.
{WARNING:
The brake system might not be working properly if
the brake system warning light is on. Driving with
the brake system warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has
been pulled off the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for service.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
For vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engine isstarted.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicatorlight then goes off.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the lightcomes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safelypossible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engineagain to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on,or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needsservice. If the regular brake system warning light is noton, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light is also on, thevehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is aproblem with the regular brakes. SeeBrake SystemWarning Light on page 4!33.
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),seeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48for allbrake related DIC messages.
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light
The StabiliTrak indicatorlight comes on brieflywhen the engine isstarted.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicatorlight then goes off.
If the light comes on and stays on while driving, theremight be a problem with the StabiliTrak®system andthe vehicle may need service. When this warning light ison, the system is off and does not limit wheel spin.
The light flashes if the system is active and is workingto assist the driver with directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions.
SeeStabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6for moreinformation.
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When the Light Flashes First and Then is
On Steady
This indicates that there may be a problem with the TirePressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about aminute and stays on steady for the remainder of theignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignitioncycle. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operationonpage 7!68for more information.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operationof the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels forthe life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleanerenvironment.
This light should come onwhen the ignition is on,but the engine is notrunning, as a check toshow it is working. If itdoes not, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer/retailer.
If the check engine light comes on and stays on, whilethe engine is running, this indicates that there is anOBD II problem and service is required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by the system beforeany problem is apparent. Being aware of the light canprevent more serious damage to the vehicle. Thissystem assists the service technician in correctlydiagnosing any malfunction.
Notice:If the vehicle is continually driven with thislight on, after a while, the emission controls mightnot work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy mightnot be as good, and the engine might not run assmoothly. This could lead to costly repairs thatmight not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Notice:Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of thevehicle or the replacement of the original tires withother than those of the same Tire PerformanceCriteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emissioncontrols and can cause this light to come on.Modifications to these systems could lead to costlyrepairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. Thiscould also result in a failure to pass a requiredEmission Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories and Modifications on page 7!4.
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