2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE child restraint

2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Seats and Restraint System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91
Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-27Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67

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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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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If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with afree!falling latch plate is pulled out all the way, thechild restraint locking feature may be engaged.If this happens, let the belt go back all the wayand start again.
Engaging the child restraint locking featurein the right front seating position may affect thepassenger sensing system, if equipped. SeePassenger Sensing Systemon page 2!84formore information.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, forlap!shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until itcan be buckled.
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The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up onthe shoulder belt guide.
After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try tomove it down without squeezing the buttons to makesure it has locked into position.
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners forfront outboard occupants. Although the safety beltpretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of thesafety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safetybelts during the early stages of a moderate to severefrontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the thresholdconditions for pretensioner activation are met.And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety beltpretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a sidecrash or a rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensionersactivate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, andprobably other new parts for the vehicle's safety beltsystem. SeeReplacing Restraint System Parts After aCrash on page 2!92.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfortguides. If not, they are available through yourdealer/retailer. The guides may provide added safetybelt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed andproperly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head.
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Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle's safety belts.
The manufacturer's instructions that come with thebooster seat, state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder beltuntil the child passes the below fit test:
.Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the kneesbend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no,return to the booster seat.
.Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulderbelt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, tryusing the rear safety belt comfort guide. See“RearSafety Belt Comfort Guides”underLap-ShoulderBelton page 2!39for more information. If theshoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder,then return to the booster seat.
.Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, returnto the booster seat.
.Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for lengthof trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to thebooster seat.
If you have the choice, a child should sit in a positionwith a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide.
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Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
A:An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canprovide. The shoulder belt should not cross the faceor neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below thehips, just touching the top of the thighs. This appliesbelt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.It should never be worn over the abdomen, whichcould cause severe or even fatal internal injuries ina crash.
Also see“Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides”underLap-Shoulder Belt on page 2!39.
According to accident statistics, children and infants aresafer when properly restrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seating positions.
In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strikeother people who are buckled up, or can be thrown outof the vehicle. Older children need to use safety beltsproperly.
{WARNING:
Never do this.
Never allow two children to wear the same safety
belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the
impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured. A safety
belt must be used by only one person at a time.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and in everyCanadian province says children up to some age mustbe restrained while in a vehicle.
{WARNING:
Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a
shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave
children unattended in a vehicle and never allow
children to play with the safety belts.
Airbags plus lap!shoulder belts offer protection foradults and older children, but not for young children andinfants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor itsairbag system is designed for them. Every time infantsand young children ride in vehicles, they should havethe protection provided by appropriate child restraints.
Children who are not restrained properly can strikeother people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
{WARNING:
Never do this.
Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a
vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it
during a crash. For example, in a crash at only
40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will
suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a
person's arms. An infant should be secured in an
appropriate restraint.
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