2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE center console

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
START
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the but-ton will illuminate.
Note: The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
ADAPTIVE REMOTE START
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Press and release the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button until the turn signal lamps flash (about 4 seconds).
When the vehicle starts, the doors remain locked and the park-ing lamps will light and remain on while the engine is running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
3. Before driving, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn on the ignition.
CANCELING A REMOTE START
Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps turn off.
HEATED/COOLED SEAT OPERATION
Remote Start Auto Heated/Cooled Seats – The heated or cooled seats will turn on during a remote start when outside temperatures warrant if the Remote Start Heated or Cooled Seats option is select-ed in the Settings menu. Go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start. During a remote start, the seat button indicators do not illuminate. The heated or cooled seats turn off when the igni-tion is turned on. For the seats to remain on after the remote start, the Auto Heated and Cooled Seats feature must be enabled.
Auto Heated and Cooled Seats – Anytime the vehicle is on, the heated or cooled seats will activate automatically based on the vehi-cle’s interior temperature. The seat button indicators will illuminate when the heated or cooled seats are on. To enable this feature, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

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VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
Many vehicle features can be customized in the Settings menu on the infotainment screen.
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2. Touch the desired menu item.
3. Touch the desired feature and setting. Settings are saved automatically.
4. Touch < Back to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
WIRELESS CHARGING
The Wirless Charging system for mobile devices is located on the storage tray on top of the center console. To check mobile device compatibility, visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
1. The vehicle must be On.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad.
3. Place the device, face up, on the symbol on the pad, aligned with the rear rib.
4. Move the device slowly until the battery charging symbol
displays on the infotainment screen. If not charging, remove the device for 3 seconds and rotate it 180 degrees.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
TEEN DRIVER
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning
drivers. When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use of others. A Report Card records vehicle data about driving behavior.
When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information Center message displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Teen Driver settings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Teen Driver.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.
The rear camera mirror provides a wide angle view of the area behind the vehicle. It is not a replacement for the normal rearview mirror and is best used when the driver's normal view is obstructed, such as by rear seat passengers or a rear seat entertainment screen.
Pull or push the lever (A) at the
bottom of the
mirror to turn the video
display on or off. When off, the mirror is a normal rearview mirror.
To adjust the brightness of the display, press and release the button (B) on the top back of the mirror without covering the light sensor. There are 5 brightness
settings.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
REAR CAMERA MIRROR♦
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The Cool Box (Platinum model only) in the center console provides cooled storage for cold beverages or other items. It is not a refrigerator.
Press the Cool Box button on the left side of the front
storage bin to turn the Cool Box on or off.
See Storage in your Owner's Manual.
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STABILITRAK®/TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEMS
The Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driv-ing conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turn off Traction Control if the
vehicle is stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak OFF button on the left side of the infotainment screen to turn Traction Control off or back on. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster when the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER MODE CONTROL SYSTEM
The Driver Mode Control system automatically adjusts steering, auto-matic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control settings in real time.
Press the Mode button on the left side of the infotainment screen to view the menu on the Driver Information Center. Press the
button again to select the Tour or Sport mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
COOL BOX♦
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RANGE SELECTION MODE
Range Selection Mode allows the driver to select the range of gears for the current driving conditions.
1. Move the shift lever to the L (Manual) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button (A) on the shift lever to select a lower or higher gear. The current gear is displayed next to the L on the Driver Information Center.
The transmission will be limited to the gear selected and lower gears. If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
TOW/HAUL MODE
The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shifts to reduce shift cycling, such as when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades.
• To turn the system on or off, press the Tow/Haul Mode button (B) on the end of the shift lever.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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POWER LIFTGATE POWER ASSIST STEPS♦
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob on the overhead console.
Press the touchpad (A) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button (B) next to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the button next to the liftgate latch (B) for 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash when the setting is saved.
HANDS-FREE OPERATION
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight in and out under the center of the rear bumper. Do not swing your foot side-to-side.
The RKE transmitter must be within 3 feet of the liftgate.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The power assist steps lower automatically when a door is opened and retract after the doors are closed.
To deploy the steps for cleaning and car washes, with the
ignition on and the vehicle in Park or with the vehicle running and in Neutral, select the Run Board screen button on the infotainment screen and then select the Extended option.
To disable or enable the steps, with the ignition on and the
vehicle in Park or Neutral, select the Run Board screen
button and then select On or Off.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
SUNROOF♦
OPEN/CLOSE THE SUNROOF
Press the rear of the
SLIDE TILT Sunroof Tilt switch to vent the sunroof.
Fully press the rear of the SLIDE TILT Sunroof Slide switch to express-open the sunroof.
Fully press the front of either
SLIDE TILT
Sunroof switch to express-close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
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♦ Optional equipment