2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV roof

Black plate (38,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
3-38 Seats and Restraints
Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering
Information on page 13 ‑ 17 .
{ WARNINGFor up to 10 seconds after the
vehicle is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so. Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add
to or change about the vehicle
that could keep the airbags
from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that
change the vehicle's frame,
bumper system, height, front end
or side sheet metal, they may
keep the airbag system from
working properly. Changing or
moving any parts of the front
seats, safety belts, the airbag
sensing and diagnostic module,
steering wheel, instrument
panel, roof-rail airbag modules,
ceiling headliner or pillar garnish
trim, overhead console, front
sensors, side impact sensors,
or airbag wiring can affect the
operation of the airbag system.

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Seats and Restraints 3-39In addition, the vehicle may have
a passenger sensing system for
the right front passenger
position, which includes sensors
that are part of the passenger
seat. The passenger sensing
system may not operate properly
if the original seat trim is
replaced with non-GM covers,
upholstery or trim, or with GM
covers, upholstery or trim
designed for a different vehicle.
Any object, such as an
aftermarket seat heater or a
comfort enhancing pad or
device, installed under or on top
of the seat fabric, could also
interfere with the operation of
the passenger sensing system.
This could either prevent proper
deployment of the passenger
airbag(s) or prevent the
passenger sensing system from properly turning off the
passenger airbag(s). See
Passenger Sensing System on
page 3 ‑ 33 .
If you have any questions, call
Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses
for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. See Customer
Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13 ‑ 1 or
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure (Mexico) on
page 13 ‑ 3 .
If the vehicle has rollover
roof-rail airbags, see Different
Size Tires and Wheels on
page 10 ‑ 62 for additional
important information. Q: Because I have a disability,
I have to get my vehicle
modified. How can I find out
whether this will affect my
airbag system?
A: If you have questions, call
Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses
for Customer Assistance are in
Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this
manual. See Customer
Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13 ‑ 1 or
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure (Mexico) on
page 13 ‑ 3 .
In addition, your dealer and the
service manual have information
about the location of the airbag
sensors, sensing and diagnostic
module and airbag wiring.

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Storage 4-1
Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Storage
Compartments Glove Box Pull the bottom of the glove box
handle upward to open it.
Use the key to lock and unlock
the glove box.
Cupholders Cupholders are in the center
console for the front passengers.
Press down on the access door
release to open and use the front
cupholders. Push the door back
down to close it. Push down and
then back on the front cupholder to
remove it for cleaning. Heated and Cooled
Cupholders For vehicles with heated and cooled
cupholders, these are located in the
front center console.
Press down on the access door
release button to open the
cupholder door.
To set to cool mode, press and
release the button; the
i shows
blue. Press and release again to
turn it off.

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Storage 4-3
Center Console Storage A console compartment is located
between the bucket seats.
The console has both an upper and
lower storage bin accessed by lifting
up on the latches located at the
front of the console lid.
The console may have an
accessory power outlet inside.
See Power Outlets on page 5 ‑ 8 .
The rear of the console also has a
cupholder that swings down for the
rear seat passengers to use. Roof Rack System
{ WARNINGIf something is carried on top of
the vehicle that is longer or wider
than the roof rack — like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress — the
wind can catch it while the vehicle
is being driven. The item being
carried could be violently torn off,
and this could cause a collision
and damage the vehicle. Never
carry something longer or wider
than the roof rack on top of the
vehicle unless using a GM
certified accessory carrier.
For vehicles with a roof rack, the
rack can be used to load items.
For roof racks that do not have
crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an
accessory. See your dealer for
additional information.
For vehicles with crossrails, they
can be moved back and forth to
help secure cargo. To adjust them,
turn the knob located at each end
of the crossrail counterclockwise
until the crossrail can move freely.
To secure the crossrail, turn the
knob located at each end of the
crossrail clockwise until tightened.
Tie the load to the siderails or
siderail supports.
Notice: Loading cargo on the
roof rack that weighs more than
91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the
rear or sides of the vehicle may
damage the vehicle. Load cargo
so that it rests evenly between
the crossrails, making sure to
fasten cargo securely.

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4-4 Storage To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle ’ s center
of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading the vehicle.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see Vehicle
Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 16 .
To prevent damage or loss of cargo,
check now and then to make sure
the luggage and cargo are still
securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly
loaded. .
If small heavy objects are placed
on the roof, place the load in the
area over the rear wheels
(behind the rear side door on
extended models). If needed,
cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood
to fit inside the crossrails and
siderails to spread the load.
If plywood is used, tie it to the
siderail supports. .
Tie the load to the crossrails or
the siderail supports. Use the
crossrails only to keep the load
from sliding. To move the
crossrails, pull out on the latch
release handle at each end.
Slide the crossrail to the desired
position balancing the force side
to side. Push the release handle
back into the latched position
and slide the crossrail back and
forth slightly to be sure the latch
snaps securely into place. .
If needed to carry long items,
move the crossrails as far apart
as they will go. Tie the load to
the crossrails and the siderails
or siderail supports. Also tie the
load to the bumpers. Do not
tie the load so tightly that the
crossrails or siderails are
damaged. .
After moving a crossrail, be sure
it is securely locked into the
siderail.
A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the glass
or above the rear load doors.
If items are loaded on the roof of the
vehicle, care should be taken not to
block or damage the CHMSL unit.

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Instruments and Controls 5-7Turn off the vehicle, move the
magnetic item, then turn on the
vehicle and calibrate the compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the
following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass,
make sure the compass zone is
set to the variance zone in
which the vehicle is located.
See “ Compass Variance (Zone)
Procedure ” earlier in this
section.
Do not operate any switches
such as window, sunroof,
climate controls, seats, etc.
during the calibration procedure. 2. Press the vehicle information
button until PRESS
V TO
CALIBRATE COMPASS
displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to
start the compass calibration.
4. The DIC will display
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle
in tight circles at less than
8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the
calibration. The DIC will display
CALIBRATION COMPLETE
for a few seconds when the
calibration is complete. The DIC
display will then return to the
previous menu. Clock The analog clock is not connected
with any other vehicle system and
runs by itself.
To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button,
near the lower left corner of the
clock.
2. Push and hold the adjustment
button to advance the clock
hands. Holding the button down
will cause the clock to advance
faster. Release the button before
you get to the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to
increase the time by one minute
increments until the desired time
is reached.

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7-18 Infotainment System If a cellular telephone antenna
needs to be attached to the glass,
make sure that the grid lines for the
AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
There is enough space between the
grid lines to attach a cellular
telephone antenna without
interfering with radio reception.
Notice: Using a razor blade or
sharp object to clear the inside of
the rear side windows may affect
radio reception or damage the
rear side window antenna.
Repairs would not be covered by
the warranty. Do not clear the
inside of the rear side windows
with sharp objects. Notice: Do not apply aftermarket
glass tinting with metallic film.
The metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
the antenna due to metallic tinting
materials will not be covered by
the warranty.
Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the XM system
(if equipped) may be affected if
the sunroof is open. Audio Players CD/DVD Player The player can be used for CD,
MP3, and as a DVD video player.
Read this section for more
information about DVD video.
When playing an audio CD the rear
seat operator can power on the
RSE video screen and use the
remote control to navigate through
the tracks on the CD.
CD Player While playing a CD, the navigation
system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab
displays. If a DSP setting is
selected for the CD, it activates
each time you play a CD.
If the ignition or radio is turned off
with a CD in the player, it stays in
the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.

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Infotainment System 7-97This system may not be available or
interferences may occur if any of the
following are true: .
Signals are obstructed by tall
buildings, trees, large trucks,
or a tunnel. .
Objects are located on the front
dash of the vehicle. .
Satellites are being repaired or
improved. .
After-market glass tinting has
been applied to the vehicle's
windshield.
Notice: Do not apply after-market
glass tinting to the vehicle's
windows. Glass tinting interferes
with the system's ability to
receive GPS signals and causes
the system to malfunction. The
window might have to be
replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the
warranty. For more information if the GPS is
not functioning properly, see Vehicle
Positioning on page 7 ‑ 97 and
Problems with Route Guidance on
page 7 ‑ 98 .
Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle
on the map may be inaccurate due
to one or more of the following
reasons: .
Road system has changed. .
Vehicle is driving on slippery
road surfaces such as in sand,
gravel, and/or snow. .
Vehicle is traveling on winding
roads. .
Vehicle is on a long
straight road. .
Vehicle is approaching a tall
building or a large vehicle. .
Surface streets run parallel to a
freeway. .
Vehicle has just been transferred
by a vehicle carrier or a ferry. .
Current position calibration is set
incorrectly. .
Vehicle is traveling at high
speed. .
Vehicle changes directions more
than once, or when the vehicle is
turning on a turn table in a
parking lot. .
Vehicle is entering and/or exiting
a parking lot or a garage. .
GPS signal is not received. .
Roof carrier is installed on the
vehicle. .
Vehicle is being driven with tire
chains. .
Tires are replaced. .
Tire pressure for the tires is
incorrect. .
Tires are worn. .
First time the map DVD is
inserted. .
Battery is disconnected for
several days.