2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE charging

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found onthe vehicle and what they mean. For more informationon the symbol, refer to the index.
0:Adjustable Pedals
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
_:Tow/Haul Mode
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift thetransmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of thevehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl inthe transmission. It might be difficult to pull the shiftlever out of P (Park). This is called torque lock. Toprevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shiftinto P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat.To find out how, seeShifting Into Park on page 3!39.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out ofP (Park) before releasing the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you might need to haveanother vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some ofthe pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission.Then you should be able to pull the shift lever outof P (Park).
Shifting Out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lockrelease system. The shift lock release is designed to:
.Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift leveris in P (Park) with the shift lever button fullyreleased, and
.Prevent movement of the shift lever out ofP (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedalis applied.
The shift lock release is always functional exceptin the case of an uncharged or low voltage(less than 9 volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a batterywith low voltage, try charging or jump starting thebattery. SeeJump Startingon page 7!44formore information.
To shift out of P (Park) use the following:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park):
1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press theshift lever all the way into P (Park).
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you are still having a problem shifting, then have thevehicle serviced soon.
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Section 4 Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Headlamps on Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18Battery Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18Accessory Power Outlet(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Climate Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . 4-20Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System andElectronic Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . 4-27Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . 4-34
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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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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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Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE displayyourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself.Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE displayaccidentally at any time other than when the oil has justbeen changed. It cannot be reset accurately until thenext oil change. To reset the engine oil life system,seeEngine Oil Life System on page 7!20.
Side Blind Zone Alert
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this display allows the system to be turned onor off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button toselect between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, thesystem will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the systemwill be turned off. When the SBZA system is turned off,the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the systemhas been turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48andSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)onpage 3!48for more information.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITSdisplays. This display allows you to select betweenEnglish or Metric units of measurement. Once in thisdisplay, press the set/reset button to select betweenENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicleinformation will then be displayed in the unit ofmeasurement selected.
Tire Pressure
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in theDIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press thevehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONTTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicleinformation button again until the DIC displays REARTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
If a low tire pressure condition is detected by thesystem while driving, a message advising you toadd air to a specific tire will appear in the display.SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65andDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48for moreinformation.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of avalue, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If thisconsistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current battery voltage. If thevoltage is in the normal range, the value will display.For example, the display may read BATTERYVOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, thedisplay will show LOW. If the voltage is high, thedisplay will show HIGH. Your vehicle's charging
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system regulates voltage based on the state of thebattery. The battery voltage may fluctuate whenviewing this information on the DIC. This is normal.SeeCharging System Lighton page 4!32for moreinformation. If there is a problem with the batterycharging system, the DIC will display a message.SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4!48.
Oil Pressure
This display will show the oil pressure in eitherpounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
Relearn Remote Key
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure willerase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore,they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEYLEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on thefirst transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, thefirst transmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitteris matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time,repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum ofeight transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle thekey to LOCK/OFF.
Compass Zone Setting
This display allows for setting the compass zone. SeeDIC Compasson page 4!47for more information.
Compass Recalibration
This display allows for calibrating the compass. SeeDIC Compasson page 4!47for more information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if theliftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is inON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate andliftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for the messageon the DIC display.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to yourvehicle. See“Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4andDIC Operation and Displaysonpage 4!41for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needsto be replaced in the transmitter. See“BatteryReplacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 3!4.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if thepassenger side rear door is not fully closed and thevehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off thevehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close thedoor again. Check to see if the message still appearson the DIC.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with theairbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect thesystem for problems. SeeAirbag Readiness Lightonpage 4!30andAirbag Systemon page 2!74for moreinformation.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is aproblem with the battery charging system. Under certainconditions, the charging system light may also turn onin the instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging SystemLighton page 4!32. Driving with this problem coulddrain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories.Have the electrical system checked as soon aspossible. See your dealer/retailer.
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