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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293077) -
2017 - crc - 8/24/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 114
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 328
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293077) -
2017 - crc - 8/24/16
INTRODUCTION 3
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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 5
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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The passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator0129.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The mirror automatically dims to
reduce the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 045. Power Folding Mirrors
1. Press{to fold the mirrors
inward.
2. Press
{again to return the
mirrors to the driving position.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped, press
1to heat the
outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0173.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel:
Press the control to move the steering
wheel up and down or forward and
rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment
If equipped, the position of the
throttle and brake pedals can be
changed.
Press the top of the switch to move
the pedals closer to your body. Press
the bottom of the switch to move the
pedals away.
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal 0197.
The vehicle may have a memory
function, which lets pedal settings be
saved and recalled. See Memory
Seats 059.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in the overhead
console and the headliner, if equipped.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:
OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when
a door is open.
DOOR : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is opened.
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.

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IN BRIEF 17
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
if equipped. To operate, the ignition
must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position or using Retained
Accessory Power (RAP).
Pressmornnext to each reading
lamp to turn it on or off.
For more information about interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0169.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
P:Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to the off position again will
turn the automatic headlamps and
DRL back on.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0164
. Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) 0166
. Automatic Headlamp System 0167
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the
turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with
zFRONT
on it.
1: Fast wipes.

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Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 240 and Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0240.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside mirror and will
flash if the turn signal is on. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0238
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0238.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
display in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0230.
Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle displays on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See “Front Vision Camera ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0230.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0230.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses a
triangle with an arrow displayed on
the infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0230.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Front and Rear Parking
Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the
front and rear bumpers to assist with
parking and avoiding objects during
low speed parking maneuvers.
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). FRPA may display a warning
triangle on the Rear Vision Camera
screen and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps or seat pulses may occur if very
close to an object.