2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE Seat

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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed
to the vehicle when there are two
recognized transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.1. Remove the key from the recognized transmitter.
2. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cupholder or
on the passenger seat. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap
on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 037. Insert the
vehicle key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
handle; then turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position five times within
10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
4. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. 5. Place the new transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert, in
front of the center console
storage area.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert and
press
KorQon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–7.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the transmitter.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not

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3. Remove the old battery. Do notuse a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing
down. Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Align the front and back housing then snap the transmitter
together.
Remote Vehicle Start
The climate control system will come
on when the vehicle is started
remotely depending on the outside
temperature. The rear defog and heated and cooled
seats, if equipped, may also come on.
See
Heated and Cooled Front Seats 067
and Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the vehicle
is low on fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
. The transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on.
The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
. The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 29 orVehicle Personalization 0152.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signal lamps flash
or for at least four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on. The
doors will be locked and the
climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run
for 10 minutes. Repeat
Steps 1 and 2 for one 10-minute
time extension.
Turn the ignition on to operate the
vehicle.

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Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be extended
by 10 minutes, for a total of
20 minutes, if during the first
10 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated
while the engine is still running. An
extension can be requested
30 seconds after starting.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
single start with an extension, is
allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be turned
on and then back off to use remote
start again.
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 ignition on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not
locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon a power door
lock switch.
. Push down the manual lock knob
on the driver door to lock all
doors. Push down the lock knob
on a passenger door to lock that
door only.
. Pull the door handle once to
unlock that door. Pull the handle
again to unlatch it.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the RKE
transmitter

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The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start the
vehicle.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter or
place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert next to the
center console storage area between
the driver and front passenger seats.
See“Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 29. If the engine does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the pocket/insert, the
vehicle needs service. See your dealer
who can service the theft-deterrent
system and have a new transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or device
that disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on the right.
Check the inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from the
driver seat.

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.The mirrors will not stay in the
unfolded position.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A popping noise may be heard during
the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.
Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and hold
Qon the RKE
transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
Kon
the RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 29.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Heated Mirrors
K
:Press to heat the outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 173.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to
a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows
the curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, there may be
three buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar
Overview 0376.
To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean
the mirror with the ignition off. Do
not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This feature
comes on when the vehicle is started.

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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult,
or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed
in warm or hot weather. They can
be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the sound,
open either a front window or the
sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Never leave the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent operation
of the windows. See
Keys028.
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0203.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear passenger
window switches from working.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 67
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 86
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 88
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 88
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 90
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 94
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 98
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . 100
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 102
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . 103
Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Head Restraints
Front Seats
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal
injury in a crash. Do not drive until
the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is locked
in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.