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Black plate (104,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
7-104 Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone
sounds after the system responds
indicating when it is waiting for a
voice command. Wait until the tone
and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System When using the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth
system, sound comes through the
vehicle's front audio system
speakers and overrides the audio
system. Use the audio system
volume knob, during a call, to
change the volume level. The
adjusted volume level remains in
memory for later calls. To prevent
missed calls, a minimum volume
level is used if the volume is turned
down too low. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the
steering wheel to operate the
in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. See
Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5 ‑ 3 for more information.
b g (Push To Talk): Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start
speech recognition.
c x (Phone On Hook): Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Pairing A Bluetooth cell phone must be
paired to the Bluetooth system and
then connected to the vehicle before
it can be used. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide for
Bluetooth functions before pairing
the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone
is not connected, calls will be made
using OnStar Hands ‐ Free Calling,
if equipped. Refer to the OnStar
Owner's Guide for more information. Pairing Information .
Up to five cell phones can be
paired to the Bluetooth system. .
The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving. .
Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the cell
phone changes or the cell phone
is deleted from the system. .
Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the Bluetooth
system at a time. .
If multiple paired cell phones are
within range of the system, the
system connects to the first
available paired cell phone in the
order that they were first paired
to the system. To connect to a
different paired phone, see
“ Connecting to a Different
Phone ” later in this section.

Black plate (106,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
7-106 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone
To connect to a different cell phone,
the Bluetooth system looks for the
next available cell phone in the
order in which all the available cell
phones were paired. Depending on
which cell phone you want to
connect to, you may have to use
this command several times.
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Bluetooth. ”
3. Say “ Change phone. ”.
If another cell phone is
found, the response will be
“ is now
connected. ”.
If another cell phone is not
found, the original phone
remains connected. Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers The system can store up to
30 phone numbers as name tags
in the Hands ‐ Free Directory that is
shared between the Bluetooth and
OnStar systems, if equipped.
The following commands are used
to delete and store phone numbers.
Store: This command will store
a phone number, or a group of
numbers as a name tag.
Digit Store: This command allows
a phone number to be stored as a
name tag by entering the digits one
at a time.
Delete: This command is used to
delete individual name tags.
Delete All Name Tags: This
command deletes all stored name
tags in the Hands ‐ Free Calling
Directory and the OnStar
Turn ‐ by ‐ Turn Destinations
Directory, if equipped. Using the “ Store ” Command
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Store. ”
3. Say the phone number or group
of numbers you want to store all
at once with no pauses, then
follow the directions given by the
system to save a name tag for
this number.
Using the “ Digit Store ” Command
If an unwanted number is
recognized by the system, say
“ Clear ” at any time to clear the
last number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“ Verify ” at any time.
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Digit Store. ”

Black plate (107,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Infotainment System 7-1073. Say each digit, one at a time,
that you want to store. After
each digit is entered, the system
repeats back the digit it heard
followed by a tone. After the last
digit has been entered, say
“ Store, ” and then follow the
directions given by the system to
save a name tag for this number.
Using the “ Delete ” Command
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Delete. ”
3. Say the name tag you want to
delete.
Using the “ Delete All Name Tags ”
Command
This command deletes all stored
name tags in the Hands ‐ Free
Calling Directory and the OnStar
Turn ‐ by ‐ Turn Destinations Directory,
if equipped. To delete all name tags:
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Delete all name tags. ”
Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all stored
numbers and name tags.
Using the “ List ” Command
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Directory. ”
3. Say “ Hands ‐ Free Calling. ”
4. Say “ List. ”
Making a Call Calls can be made using the
following commands.
Dial or Call: The dial or call
command can be used
interchangeably to dial a phone
number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a
phone number to be dialed by
entering the digits one at a time.
Re ‐ dial: This command is used to
dial the last number used on the cell
phone.
Using the “ Dial ” or “ Call ”
Command
1. Press and hold
b g for
two seconds.
2. Say “ Dial ” or “ Call. ”
3. Say the entire number without
pausing, or say the name tag.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
8-4 Climate Controls Manual Operation
y 9 z (Fan Control): Press the
up or down arrows to increase or
decrease the fan speed
Pressing this button when the
system is off will turn the system on.
Pressing either arrow while using
automatic operation will place the
fan in manual operation. The fan
setting will display and the AUTO
light will turn off. The air delivery will
remain in automatic operation.
y N z (Air Delivery Mode
Control): Press to change the
direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
Repeatedly press the button until
the desired mode appears on the
display.
When the system is turned off, the
display goes blank after displaying
the current status of the system.
H (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets. Some air is directed
towards the windshield and side
window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper vents and
warmer air to the floor vents.
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some to the
windshield, side window outlets,
and second row floor outlets. In this
mode, the system automatically
selects outside air.
- (Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the windshield, floor
outlets, and side window vents. In
this mode, the system turns off
recirculation and runs the air
conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is close to
freezing. The recirculation mode
cannot be selected while in the
defog mode.
0 (Defrost): This mode removes
fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents,
with some directed to the floor
vents. In this mode, the system
automatically forces outside air
into the vehicle and runs the air
conditioning compressor unless the
outside temperature is close to
freezing. The recirculation mode
cannot be selected while in the
defrost mode.
The passenger temperature control
cannot be activated while in defrost
mode. If the passenger control
knob is pressed, the passenger
temperature flashes three times
and will not work. If the passenger
control knob is adjusted, the driver
temperature indicator changes. The
passenger temperature will not be
displayed.
If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is
selected again, the climate control
system displays the previous
temperature settings.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
the windows are clear.

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-7The rear climate control system can
also be turned off by pressing and
holding the
C button. To turn the
system on from the rear seats,
press any rear climate control
button, except the
C button.
Mimic Mode: This mode matches
the rear climate control to the front
climate control airflow settings.
It comes on when REAR is pressed
the first time.
Independent Mode: This mode
directs rear seating airflow
according to the settings of the
rear controls.
To turn the system on from the rear,
press any rear climate control
button, except the
C button. Automatic Operation,
If Equipped AUTO: Press the air delivery mode
button until this setting is selected to
control the inside temperature, air
delivery, and fan speed. AUTO
appears in the display when
automatic operation is active.
+/ − (Increase/Decrease
Temperature): Press the + or −
buttons to increase or decrease the
cabin temperature. The rear control
temperature display will show the
temperature setting increasing or
decreasing.
The display only indicates climate
control functions when the system is
in rear independent mode. Manual Operation
D C (Fan Control): Press these
buttons on the rear seat audio
control panel to increase or
decrease the airflow. Pressing the
fan up button when the system is
off will turn the system on. The air
delivery mode will remain under
automatic control.
+/ − (Temperature Control):
Press these buttons to adjust the
temperature of the air flowing into
the passenger area. Press the +
button for warmer air and press
the − button for cooler air.
N (Air Delivery Mode Control):
Press the mode button to change
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. Repeatedly press the
button until the desired mode
appears on the display. Multiple
presses will cycle through the
delivery selections.

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-7Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on the road. For safety,
slow down and adjust your driving to
these conditions. It is important to
slow down on slippery surfaces
because stopping distance is longer
and vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, try to avoid
sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing
vehicle speed by shifting to a lower
gear. Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide. You might
not realize the surface is slippery
until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed snow
on the road to make a mirrored
surface — and slow down when
you have any doubt.
Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid. Off-Road Driving Vehicles with all ‐ wheel drive can be
used for off ‐ road driving. Vehicles
without all ‐ wheel drive and vehicles
with 22 ‐ inch tire/wheel assemblies
should not be driven off-road except
on a level, solid surface.
Many of the vehicle design features
that help make the vehicle more
responsive on paved roads during
poor weather conditions also help
make it better suited for off ‐ road
use than conventional passenger
vehicles. The vehicle does not
have features usually thought to be
necessary for extended or severe
off ‐ road use such as special
underbody shielding and transfer
case low gear range.
The airbag system is designed to
work properly under a wide range of
conditions, including off ‐ road usage.
Always wear your safety belt and
observe safe driving speeds,
especially on rough terrain. Drinking and driving can be very
dangerous on any road and this is
certainly true for off-road driving.
At the very time you need special
alertness and driving skills, your
reflexes, perceptions, and judgment
can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could have a
serious — or even fatal — accident
if you drink and drive or ride with a
driver who has been drinking.
Off-roading can be great fun but has
some definite hazards. The greatest
of these is the terrain itself. When
off-road driving, traffic lanes are not
marked, curves are not banked, and
there are no road signs. Surfaces
can be slippery, rough, uphill,
or downhill.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers. Failure to operate the
vehicle correctly off ‐ road could
result in loss of vehicle control or
vehicle rollover.

Black plate (31,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-31.
Avoid making hard stops for
the first 322 km (200 miles) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings. .
Do not tow a trailer during
break-in. See Trailer Towing
on page 9 ‑ 74 for the trailer
towing capabilities of the
vehicle and more
information.
Following break ‐ in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased. Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal The vehicle has adjustable throttle
and brake pedals that allow you to
change their positions.
The feature will not operate when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or
while using the cruise control.
The switch used to adjust the
pedals is located on the center
console below the climate control
system. Press the right and left arrows to
move the pedals either closer or
further from your body.
Before you start driving, fully press
the brake pedal to confirm the
adjustment is right for you. While
driving, make only small
adjustments.
The vehicle has a memory function
which allows the pedal positions
to be saved and recalled. See
“ Memory Features ” under Power
Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 for
more information.

Black plate (34,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
9-34 Driving and Operating The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects
components. If the ignition key
is turned to the START position,
and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the
engine will continue cranking
for a few seconds or until the
vehicle starts. If the engine does
not start and the key is held in
START, cranking will be stopped
after 15 seconds to prevent
cranking motor damage. To
prevent gear damage, this
system also prevents cranking if
the engine is already running.
Engine cranking can be stopped
by turning the ignition switch to
the ACC/ACCESSORY or
LOCK/OFF position.
When the Low Fuel warning
lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL
LOW message is displayed in the Driver Information Center
(DIC), the Computer ‐ Controlled
Cranking System is disabled
to prevent possible vehicle
component damage. When
this happens, hold the ignition
switch in the START position to
continue engine cranking.
Notice: Cranking the engine for
long periods of time, by returning
the key to the START position
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the cranking motor, and drain the
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start
after 5 ‐ 10 seconds, especially in
very cold weather (below − 18°C
or 0°F), it could be flooded with
too much gasoline. Try pushing
the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and holding it
there as you hold the key in
START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at least
15 seconds between each try, to
allow the cranking motor to cool
down. When the engine starts,
let go of the key and accelerator.
If the vehicle starts briefly but
then stops again, repeat these
steps. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. Do
not race the engine immediately
after starting it. Operate the
engine and transmission gently
until the oil warms up and
lubricates all moving parts.
Notice: The engine is designed
to work with the electronics in
the vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could
change the way the engine
operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your
dealer. If you do not, the engine
might not perform properly. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.