2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

Black plate (1,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with
this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
Climate Control with Heated and Cooled Seats shown
A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
B. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
C. Recirculation
D. Air Conditioning E. Heated and Cooled Seats
F. Fan Control
G. Defrost
H. Rear Window Defogger
I. Air Delivery Mode Control

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8-2 Climate Controls
O(Off):Press the driver side
temperature knob to turn the climate
control system off. Outside air still
enters the vehicle, and is directed
to the floor. This direction can be
changed by pressing the mode
button. The temperature can also be
adjusted using either temperature
knob. Press the up or down arrows
on the fan switch, the defrost
button, the AUTO button, driver
side temperature knob, or the air
conditioning button to turn the
system on when it is off.
Driver and Passenger Side
Temperature Knob
The driver and passenger side
temperature knobs are used to
adjust the temperature of the air
coming through the system on the
driver or passenger's side of the
vehicle. The temperature can be
adjusted even if the system is
turned off. This is possible since
outside air always flows through the system as the vehicle is
moving forward unless it is set
to recirculation mode. See
“Recirculation”
later in this
section.
Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the cabin temperature.
The display will show the
temperature setting increasing
or decreasing.
Set the passenger's temperature
setting to match the driver
temperature setting by pressing
the passenger power knob.
When in defrost mode the
passenger temperature setting
cannot be changed.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic): When
automatic operation is active the
system will control the inside
temperature, the air delivery, and
the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the
entire system in automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the
display will change to show the
current temperature(s) and
AUTO will appear. The current
delivery mode and fan speed
will also be displayed for
approximately five seconds.
When AUTO is selected, the
air conditioning operation and
air inlet will be automatically
controlled. The air conditioning
compressor will run when the
outside temperature is over
about 4°C (40°F). The air inlet
will normally be set to outside
air. If it is hot outside, the air
inlet may automatically switch to
recirculate inside air to help
quickly cool down the vehicle.
The light on the button comes on
in recirculation.

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Climate Controls 8-3
2. Set the driver and passengertemperature.
To find your comfort setting,
start with a 23°C (74°F)
temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system
to regulate. Use the driver or
passenger temperature buttons
to adjust the temperature setting
as necessary. If a temperature
setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen,
the system remains at the
maximum cooling setting. If a
temperature setting of 32°C
(90°F) is chosen, the system
remains at the maximum heat
setting. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause
the vehicle to heat or cool any
faster.
Do not to cover the sensor located
on the top of the instrument panel
near the windshield. This sensor
regulates air temperature based
on sun load and also turns on the
headlamps. To avoid blowing cold air in cold
weather, the system will delay
turning on the fan until warm air
is available. The length of delay
depends on the engine coolant
temperature. Pressing the fan
switch will override this delay and
change the fan to a selected speed.
Manual Operation
You may manually adjust the air
delivery mode or fan speed.
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.
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.

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8-4 Climate Controls
-(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.
#(Air Conditioning):
Press to
turn the air conditioning (A/C)
compressor on and off. An indicator
light comes on to show that the air
conditioning is on.
Pressing this button when the
outside temperature is too cool
for air conditioning will make the
air conditioning indicator flash three times and then turn off
indicating the air conditioning
mode is not available. If the air
conditioning is on and the outside
temperature drops below a
temperature which is too cool for
air conditioning to be effective, the
air conditioning light turns off to
show that the air conditioning mode
has been canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long
enough to let hot inside air escape.
This helps to reduce the time it
takes for the vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate
more efficiently.
The air conditioning system
removes moisture from the air, so a
small amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is
normal.
@(Recirculation):
Press to turn
the recirculation mode on or off. An
indicator light comes on to show
that the recirculation is on.

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Climate Controls 8-5
This mode recirculates and helps
to quickly cool the air inside the
vehicle. It can be used to help
prevent outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be
used with floor, defog, or defrost
modes. If recirculation is selected
with one of those modes, the
indicator light flashes three times
and then turns off. The air
conditioning compressor also
comes on when this mode is
activated. While in recirculation
mode the windows may fog when
the weather is cold and damp. To
clear the fog, select either the defog
or defrost mode and increase the
fan speed.
The recirculation mode can also be
turned off by turning off the ignition.Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. It automatically
turns off after it has been activated.
The defogger can also be turned
off by turning off the engine. Do
not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Notice: Do not use a razor blade
or sharp object to clear the inside
rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid
lines in the rear glass. These
actions may damage the rear
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Heated Mirrors:
Press
clear fog or frost from the surface of
the outside mirror. See “Outside
Heated Mirrors” inHeated Mirrors
on page 2‑20.
Heated or Cooled Seats: For
vehicles with heated and cooled
seats, see Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats on page 3‑7.

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8-6 Climate Controls
Air Vents
Use the air outlets located in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel to adjust the
direction and amount of airflow
inside the vehicle. There are
also air outlets on the rear of the
center console for rear seat
passenger use.
Move the louvers up or down.
Use the thumbwheels next to or
underneath the outlet to close the
louvers.Operation Tips.Keep the hood and front air
inlets free of ice, snow, or any
other obstruction, such as
leaves. The heater and defroster
will work far better, reducing the
chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
.Keep the air path under the front
seats clear of objects. This helps
air to circulate throughout your
vehicle.
.Adding outside equipment to the
front of your vehicle, such as
hood-air deflectors, etc., may
affect the performance of the
heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer
before adding equipment to the
outside of your vehicle.

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Driving and Operating 9-1
Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . 9-18
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 9-19
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . 9-22
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Truck-Camper LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . 9-30
Adjustable Throttle and BrakePedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Active Fuel Management™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-38
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Ride Control Systems
StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Continuous Damping Control (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Automatic Level Control . . . . . 9-48
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-52
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54

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9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-59
California FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-59
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-60
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-75
Driving Information
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The
first step in driving defensively
is to wear your safety belt. See
Safety Belts on page 3‑10.
{WARNING
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate
what they might do and be ready.
In addition:
.Allow enough following
distance between you and
the driver in front of you.
.Focus on the task of driving.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
Driver distraction can cause
collisions resulting in injury or
possible death. These simple
defensive driving techniques
could save your life.
Drunk Driving
{WARNING
Drinking and then driving is
very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking. Do not drink and drive or
ride with a driver who has been
drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if
you are with a group, designate a
driver who will not drink.