2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE mirror

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 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Vehicle Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17Bluetooth®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22StabiliTrak®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Memory Features
The controls for thisfeature are located on thedriver door, and are usedto program and recallmemory settings for thedriver seat, outsidemirrors, steering wheelposition, and theadjustable throttle andbrake pedal feature, ifthe vehicle has it.
For more information, seeMemory Featuresonp a g e 2!6.
Second Row Seats
If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats,the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space orfolded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the thirdrow seats, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle hasbucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined.These seats will have either the manual fold andtumble feature or the automatic seat release foldand tumble feature.
For more information, see60/40 Split Bench Seatonpage 2!10orBucket Seats on page 2!15.
Third Row Seats
If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) canbe folded and the entire seat can be tumbled,or removed from the vehicle.
For detailed instructions, seeThird Row Seatonpage 2!21.
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Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Vehicles with outsidepower mirrors andfoldaway mirrors havecontrols located on thedriver door.
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passengerside mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the controlpad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror.
Power Foldaway Mirrors
To fold the mirrors:
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to thedriving position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to thefolded position.
The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driveroutside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behindyour vehicle. SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirroron page 3!43for more information.
Manual Foldaway Mirrors
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damagewhen going through an automatic car wash. To fold,push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirroroutward, to return to its original position.
Interior Mirror
Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can beadjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold themirror in the center to move it up or down and side toside. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use,move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right.Move it to the left for daytime use.
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Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror.The dimming feature reduces the glare of lights frombehind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes onand the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicleis started.
SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirroron page 3!43for more information.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side ofthe steering column.
Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel upor down.
SeeTilt Wheel on page 4!3.
Interior Lighting
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 turningthe instrument 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 openedor closed.
k:The dome lamp override button is locatednext to the exterior lamps control.
Press the button in and the dome lamps remain offwhen a door is opened. Press the button again toreturn it to the extended position so that the domelamps come on when a door is opened.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps in the overheadconsole, press the button located next to the lamp toturn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherlocations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
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Cruise Control
Cruise Control shown withHeated Steering WheelButton (If Equipped)
The cruise control buttons are located on left side ofthe steering wheel.
T:Turns the system on or off. The indicator light ison when cruise control is on and turns off when cruisecontrol is off.
+ RES :Press to make the vehicle accelerate orresume a previously set speed.
SET!:Press to set the speed or make the vehicledecelerate.
[:Press to cancel cruise control without erasing theset speed from memory.
SeeCruise Control on page 4!8.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
This feature may alert you to vehicles located in yourside blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light upin the corresponding outside side mirror.
The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It canbe disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system hasbeen disabled because the sensor is blocked andcannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensormay be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or evenheavy rainstorms. This message may also activateduring heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicledoes not need service.
SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)on page 3!48formore information.
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This symbol will appear on the climate control display toindicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cyclethrough the temperature settings of high, medium, andlow and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars nextto the symbol designate the level of cooling selected:three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
+(Heated Seatback):To heat only the seatback,press the button with the heated seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display toindicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cyclethrough the temperature settings of high, medium, andlow and to turn the heated seatback off. Indicator barsnext to the symbol designate the level of heat selected:three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):To heat the entireseat, press the button with the heated seat andseatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display toindicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cyclethrough the temperature settings of high, medium, andlow and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator bars nextto the symbol designate the level of heat selected: threefor high, two for medium, and one for low.
The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after theignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated andcooled seat feature after you restart your vehicle, youwill need to press the appropriate seat button again.
Memory Features
Your vehicle has the memory package.
The controls for thisfeature are located on thedriver's door, and areused to program andrecall memory settings forthe driver's seat, outsidemirrors, steering wheelposition, and theadjustable throttle andbrake pedal feature,if your vehicle has it.
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