2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE steering wheel

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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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4!25.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4!4.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4!28.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4!3.
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 3!32.
F.Tow/Haul Mode on page 3!36.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 4!41.
H.Analog Clock on page 4!20.
I.Audio System(s) on page 4!67.
J.StabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6. Rear Park AidDisable Button. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA)on page 3!46.
K.Tilt Wheel on page 4!3.
L.Exterior Lamps on page 4!11.
M.Dome Lamp Overrideon page 4!17.InstrumentPanel Brightnesson page 4!16.Fog Lampsonpage 4!16.
N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See EscaladeTwo!Mode Hybrid Supplement for moreinformation.
O.Cruise Controlo n p a g e 4!8.Heated SteeringWheelo n p a g e 4!4(If Equipped).
P.Horn on page 4!3.
Q.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4!105.
R.Dual Automatic Climate Control Systemonpage 4!20.
S. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle andBrake Pedalon page 3!30. Heated WindshieldWasher Fluid Button. SeeWindshield Washeronp a g e 4!7. SeePower Assist Stepson page 3!17(If Equipped).
T.Glove Box on page 3!62.
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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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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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For more information about interior lamps, see:
.Dome Lamps on page 4!17.
.Reading Lamps on page 4!17.
.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4!16.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lampscontrol is located on theinstrument panel to theleft of the steering wheel.
9:Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytimerunning lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control tothe off position again will turn the automatic headlampsor DRL back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off positiononly works when the vehicle is shifted into theP (Park) position.
AUTO :Automatically turns on the headlamps at normalbrightness, along with the parking lamps and taillamps.
;:Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps.
2:Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, andtaillamps.
For more information, see:
.Exterior Lamps on page 4!11.
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4!15.
.Fog Lamps on page 4!16.
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Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on theaudio faceplate and a USB port located in the centerconsole. External devices such as iPod®, laptopcomputers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storagedevice, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port usinga 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port dependingon the audio system.
See“Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”and“Using theUSB Port”underAuxiliary Devices on page 5!85.
Steering Wheel Controls
Audio steering wheelcontrol functions coulddiffer depending onthe vehicle's options.Some audio controlscan be adjusted at thesteering wheel.
w/x:Press to change favorite radio stations,select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks orfolders on an iPod®or USB device.
bg:Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Pressagain to turn the sound on. Press and holdlonger than two seconds to interact with OnStar®orBluetooth systems.
+e!e:Increases or decreases volume.
c:Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
SRCE :Press to switch between the radio, CD, and forvehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, the next trackor chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or toselect tracks and folders on an iPod®or USB device.
For more information, seeAudio Steering WheelControls on page 4!105.
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Bluetooth®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, itallows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone tomake and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’saudio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired withthe in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be usedin the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, seeBluetooth®on page 4!67.
Navigation System
The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed mapsof most major freeways and roads throughout theUnited States and Canada. After a destination has beenset, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions forreaching the destination. In addition, the system canhelp locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such asbanks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See Navigation System in the owner's manual formore information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is located at the bottom of theinstrument panel cluster. It shows the status of manyvehicle systems and enables access to thepersonalization menu.
The DIC buttons arelocated on the instrumentpanel, next to the steeringwheel.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display theodometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy,fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature. Thecompass and outside air temperature will also be shownin the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or°C depending on the units selected.
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