2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ECU

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension.Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold/until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then back off.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 3!7.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside,use the power door locks or the manual door locks.To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, pushdown or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
If available, these switches are located on thefront doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Remove the key from the ignition and press tolock the doors.
For more information, see:
.Programmable Automatic Door Locksonpage 3!11.
.Rear Door Security Locks on page 3!11.
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T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to displaythe oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tirepressure readings for vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter programming, compass zone setting, andcompass recalibration.
U(Customization):Press this button to customize thefeature settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC VehicleCustomizationon page 4!57for more information.
V(Set/Reset) :Press this button to set or reset certainfunctions and to turn off or acknowledge messages onthe DIC.
For more information, seeDriver Information Center(DIC) on page 4!41.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be programmed byusing the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel.These features include:
.Language
.Door Lock and Unlock Settings
.RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback
.Lighting
.Chime Volume
.Memory Features
.Remote Start
.Digital Speedometer Display
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 4!57.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The rear vision camera displays a view of the areabehind the vehicle on the navigation screen when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out ofR (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to thelast screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
To clean the camera lens, located above the licenseplate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to detectobjects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps toprovide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean toensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled by pressing the rear parkaid disable button located next to the radio.
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)onpage 3!46for more information.
Power Outlets
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.
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.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System allows for garagedoor openers, security systems, and home automationdevices to be programmed to work with these buttons inthe vehicle.
SeeUniversal Home Remote Systemon page 3!55.
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Roadside Service
U.S. or Canada:1-800-882-1112
TTY Users:1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automaticallyenrolled in the Roadside Service program which isavailable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Service and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press theOnStar button and the current GPS location will be sentto an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location toget you the help you need.
Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary servicethat includes online service reminders, vehiclemaintenance tips, online owner manual, specialprivileges and more.
Sign up today at:www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac(U.S.) orwww.gm.ca(Canada).
OnStar®
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide a wide range of safety, security,navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert anOnStar advisor who is immediately connected to thevehicle to see if you need help.
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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
Head Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Rear Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1060/40 Split Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Bucket Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Child Restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear SeatPosition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67Securing a Child Restraint in the Center FrontSeat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71
Airbag System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-81How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-81What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-82Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-89Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-89
Restraint System Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91Replacing Restraint System Parts After aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92
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Easy Exit Seat
The control for this feature is located on the driver’sdoor between buttons 1 and 2.
With the vehicle in P (Park), the exit position can berecalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear asingle beep. The driver’s seat will move back.
If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DriverInformation Center (DIC), automatic seat movementwill occur when the key is removed from the ignition.See“EASY EXIT SEAT”underDIC VehicleCustomizationon page 4!57for more information.
Further programming for the memory seat feature canbe done using the DIC. You can select the automaticeasy exit seat feature or the remote memory seatrecall feature.
For programming information, seeDIC VehicleCustomization on page 4!57.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, PowerRecline, and Power Lumbar shown
The controls for the power reclining seatback arelocated on the outboard side of the front seats behindthe power seat control.
.To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the controlrearward.
.To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of thecontrol forward.
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Installing the Third Row Seat
To install the seat, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle.
2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the trackon the floor and roll the seat forward. The frontlatches should lock into place. If the latches do notlock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly.
3. Lower the rear of the seat and push down on theseat to engage the rear floor latches.
{WARNING:
A seat that is not locked into place properly can
move around in a collision or sudden stop. People
in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the
seat into place properly when installing it.
4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it islocked into place. The seatback cannot be raisedto the upright position unless the seat is securedto the floor.
5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into theupright position.
{WARNING:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they
are locked.
6. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure itis locked.
{WARNING:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The person wearing
the belt could be seriously injured. After raising
the rear seatback, always check to be sure that
the safety belts are properly routed and attached,
and are not twisted.
7. Make sure the safety belts are returned to theoriginal position over the seatbacks.
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3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.If you find that the latch plate will not go fully intothe buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.If the belt is not long enough, seeSafety BeltExtenderon page 2!48.
Position the release button on the buckle so thatthe safety belt could be quickly unbuckled ifnecessary.
4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster,move it to the height that is right for you. See“Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment”later in thissection for instructions on use and important safetyinformation.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on theshoulder belt.
It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safetybelt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lapbelt on smaller occupants.
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