2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE light

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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.

Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control. When ACC is active, a green indicator illuminates and the following gap is displayed.
When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise control is set to the last mode used.
Following Gap (Adaptive Cruise Control♦)
Press repeatedly to set a following gap (the time between your
vehicle and a detected vehicle ahead) of Far, Medium, or Near.
When a slower vehicle is detected ahead, the Vehicle Ahead symbol is displayed and the vehicle brakes to maintain the selected following gap. The ACC system may slow your vehicle to a stop behind the detected vehicle. When the ACC system is holding the vehicle at a stop, be prepared to manually apply the brakes.
If driver action is required to apply sufficient braking behind a detected vehicle, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected). See Safety Alert Seat on page 14.
Note: Changing the gap settings automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity for the Forward Collision Alert system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
VOICE RECOGNITION
Push to Talk
Press to interact with the OnStar, Bluetooth or Cadillac User Experience
system. Wait for the beep before speaking.
End Call/Mute
Press to end/decline a call or mute the audio system.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
On/Off
SET Set Speed
With Cruise Control on, press the control bar down fully to set the cruise speed. The indicator illuminates in green.
RES Resume Speed
With Cruise Control on, press the control bar up fully to resume the previous set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control♦ can be resumed from a stop.
+ – Adjust Speed
When active, press the control bar up (+) or down (–) lightly to increase or decrease the set speed by 1-mph increments; press and hold to continue increasing/decreasing speed.
With Adaptive Cruise Control♦, press and release the control bar up (+) or down (-) to increase or decrease the set speed by 1-mph increments; press and hold momentarily to increase or decrease the set speed to the next 5-mph interval on the
speedometer.
Cancel
Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Switching between Regular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control♦
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) maintains the driver-selected
following gap by braking or accelerating automatically.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
♦ Optional equipment

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERSTEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
CLUSTER DISPLAY ZONES
Use the 5-way control on the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the various menus in each cluster configuration.
CLUSTER CONFIGURATIONS
1. Use the 5-way control to view the Options page in one of the
display zones on the cluster. Press SEL (Select) to enter the Options menu.
2. Scroll down to highlight Display Layout; press SEL.
3. Scroll up or down to highlight one of the cluster displays; press SEL.
4. Press to exit the menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CONTROLS
The 5-way control moves left/right, up/down, and in.
Left/Right
Press to move between the display zones on the instrument cluster. Press the left to exit a
center display menu.
Up/Down
Press the control bar up or down to scroll through a menu.
SEL Select
Press to select a highlighted menu item.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
AUDIO CONTROLS
+ – Volume
Press + or – to increase or decrease the volume.
Next/Previous
Press or to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.

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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster can be set to display a variety of vehicle information.
DIC MENUS
Use the 5-way control on the steering wheel to view the menus:
Info – display trip and fuel information
Audio – browse music or change the audio source
Phone – view active call and scroll through contacts
Navigation – view active route or change prompts
INFO MENU
1. Use the 5-way control on the steering wheel to view the Options page in one of the display zones. Press SEL (Select) to enter the Options menu.
2. Scroll down to highlight Info Pages; press SEL.
3. Scroll up or down to move through the Info items.
4. Press SEL to select or deselect an item to display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
HEAD-UP DISPLAY♦
The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information onto the windshield. The HUD controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
HUD HUD
Lift up or press down to adjust the position of the image on the windshield. It cannot be adjusted side-to-side.
INFO
Press to select from four displays: Speed View, Audio/Phone View, Navigation View, and Performance View.
+ – Brightness
Lift up or press down to brighten or dim the display.
Hold down to turn off the display.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment

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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♦
B
A

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LIGHTING
Off/On
AUTO Automatic Light Control
Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depend-ing on outside light conditions, includ-ing the IntelliBeam® automatic high-beam system♦.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Rotate the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting.
DOME LAMPS
OFF
Press to turn off the dome lamps at all times, even when a door is open.
DOOR
Press to have the dome lamps turn on automatically when a door is open.
ON
Press to turn on all dome lamps.
See Lighting in your Owner's Manual.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Fast Wipes
Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent
Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward.
Auto – Rainsense™ On/Off
Press to turn the Rainsense wipers on/off. Use the INT band to adjust the wiper cycling based on the amount of moisture on the windshield. Rotate the band upward to increase the moisture sensitivity setting and the wipers will cycle more frequently.
OFF
Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Push the paddle forward to wash the windshield.
Rear OFF-INT-ON
Slide the switch to activate the rear wiper.
Rear Washer Fluid
Press the button on the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the rear window and rear camera mirror lens♦.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment

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SURROUND VISION
FRONT AND REAR PARKING ASSIST
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Surround Vision System displays a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views on the touch screen.
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT♦
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a visual alert on the touch screen and the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (see page 14).
To turn the Surround Vision System guidance lines or Rear Park Assist symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to closest object” information in the Driver Information Center and a caution symbol on the Rear Vision Camera display.
When the vehicle should be stopped immediately to avoid a
collision, a continuous audible tone sounds or the Safety Alert Seat pulses (page 14).
To turn the system on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the right side of the infotainment screen.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Center. The Tire Fill Alert provides visual and audible alerts to help when inflating a tire to the recommended tire
pressure.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSIST
Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help with parking.
1. Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the right side of the infotainment screen. A beep sounds and a parking assist display is shown on the touch screen. The system will begin searching for a large enough parking space.
2. To switch between parallel and perpendicular parking, touch the Parking Type screen button during the search process.
3. The system searches for parking spaces to the right of the
vehicle. To search for a parking space to the left, touch the Select Side screen button.
4. Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse to engage automatic steering.
5. Remove your hands from the steering wheel and accelerate or brake as required. Shifting directions and a progress arrow will be displayed on the infotainment screen.
6. Parking Complete is displayed and a beep sounds when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment

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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