Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293077) -
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. For more information on
the symbol, refer to the Index.
0: Adjustable Pedals
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
(: Heated Steering Wheel
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7: Tire Pressure Monitor
_:Tow/Haul Mode
d: Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure
M: Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 14
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . 16
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 22
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . 23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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1.Air Vents 0179.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0141 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0168.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0116.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0117.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers 0168.
5. Instrument Cluster 0124.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0204.
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0208.
Range Selection Mode Buttons (If
Equipped). See Manual
Mode 0206.
7. Magnetic Ride Control Button. See Magnetic Ride Control 0219.
Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal 0197.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0216. 8. Light Sensor. See
Automatic
Headlamp System 0167.
9. Infotainment 0172.
10. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0109.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0240 (If
Equipped).
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0230.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0173.
Instrument Panel Storage 0109.
12. CD Player. See the infotainment manual.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0197.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0115.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0138.
15. Horn 0115.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0115.
17. Hood Release. See Hood0256. 18.
Cruise Control 0220 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0222 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0234 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0115 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See the
infotainment manual.
19. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0209.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0130.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0213 (If
Equipped).
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0164.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0169 .
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview
about some of the important features
that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to
each of the features which can be
found later in this owner’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to remotely lock
and unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
K:Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
Kagain within three seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Q: Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0154.
b:Press twice to open or close the
liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate
from moving.
c: Press twice to open the liftglass.
7:Press and release to initiate
vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps
flash and the horn sound three times.
Press
7and hold for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 027 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System 028.
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 033.
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Heated and Cooled Front
Seats
The buttons are near the climate
controls on the center stack. To
operate, the engine must be running.
Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated and Cooled Front
Seats 062.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback recline
angle as little as necessary while
keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 055 and Power
Seat Adjustment 056.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 070.
. How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 071.
. Lap-Shoulder Belt 072.
. Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 096.
Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. No other airbag is affected
by the passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 084.
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4. SYNC (SynchronizedTemperature)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0173 and Rear Climate Control
System 0177 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch,
if equipped, is on the shift lever.
1. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the shift lever to
the L (Manual Mode) position. The current range will appear
next to the L. This is the highest
attainable range with all lower
gears accessible. As an example,
when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected,
1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears
are available.
2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for current
driving conditions. See Manual
Mode 0206.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode
can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active. See
Tow/Haul Mode 0208.
Four-Wheel Drive
If equipped with four-wheel drive, you
can send the engine's driving power to
all four wheels for extra traction. Automatic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering column.
The different drive options that may
be available are described following.
2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High) :
This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction conditions
are variable.
Do not use AUTO mode to park on a
steep grade with poor traction such as
ice, snow, mud or gravel. In AUTO
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appropriate DIC message displays.
SeeRide Control System
Messages 0150.
. Press and release
gagain to turn
on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph). Traction control will
remain off.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0216.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
See
Vehicle Load Limits 0192. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0293.
Fuel
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use unleaded petrol rated at 95 RON
or higher in your vehicle. Unleaded
petrol with an octane rating as low as
91 RON may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel economy.
See Fuel 0242.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel,
display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0138. When remaining oil life is
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display. See Engine Oil
Messages 0146.
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2. Press and hold SEL on the DICcontrols for a few seconds to
clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the oil
life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows: 1. Display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0138.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0260.Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size. .
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.