2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV lock

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Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac
Escalade. Some optional equipment described in this guide (denoted by ♦) may not be included in
your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.cadillac.com.Certain restrictions, precautions and safety
procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read
your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
INSTRUMENT PANEL



Cruise Control/
Voice Recognition/ Heated Steering Wheel Buttons
Instrument
Panel/Exterior Lamp Controls Head-Up
Display
Controls
♦
Windshield Wipers Lever
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls/
Driver Information Center Controls
Power Tilt/
Telescope Steering Wheel Control Instrument
Cluster/Driver Information Center
Engine Start/Stop Button
4WD
Control
Memory
Seat
Buttons Infotainment
System Touch
Screen
Heated/Cooled Seat Buttons Audio
System
Controls
Climate
Controls
Driver Mode Control/
Adjustable Pedals/
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Buttons Glove Box/Lane Keep
Assist♦/Park Assist/
Automatic Parking Assist♦
Power Mirror Control/ Door Lock Switch/Window Buttons

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Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors. Press and hold
for 4 seconds to open all windows.
Liftglass
Press twice to open the liftglass.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open or close the power liftgate.
Remote Start
Use to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Adaptive
Remote Start on page 4.
Vehicle Locator/Panic AlarmPress and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash
and the horn sounds.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm. The turn

signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds or until
the 
button is pressed again.
Door Key
Press the button (A) on the side of the transmitter to pull the door
key out of the transmitter. Use the key to lock/unlock the driver’s
door if needed.
Note: If a transmitter is left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle, the
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert may sound. To change the Remote Keyless Entry
settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY
TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, liftgate
and ignition without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmit -
ter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3
feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the

driver’s door handle to unlock
the driver’s door; press it again
within 5 seconds to unlock all
doors.
Press the lock button on a

passenger door handle to unlock
all doors.
Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle to open the
power liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all
doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors
immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically
after a short delay once all doors are closed.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle
> Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
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♦
Optional equipment

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle to
turn on the ignition.
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

button will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE 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 \f#2#"H--*#"#2s – 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,
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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 \f#2#","--*#"#21 – 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.

2. Press the Seat Release button (A) on the panel behind the
rear doors or the x2 button (B) in the rear cargo area to fold
the seat forward. Press either button again to tumble the seat
forward.
UNFOLDING 2ND-ROW SEATS
1. Pull down the seat until it latches to the floor.
2. Lift up the seatback until it locks in place.
POWER FOLDING/UNFOLDING 3RD-ROW SEATS
1. With the vehicle in
Park, lower the head
restraint, unbuckle the
seat belt, and make
sure nothing is on
the seat.
2. Press and hold the
bottom of the
Seat
Release button (C) in
the rear cargo area to
fold the seat flat.
3. Press and hold the top
of the
button to raise the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner's Manual.
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REAR SEATS
FOLDING 2ND-ROW SEATS
The 2nd-row seats fold and tumble to provide more cargo space and
access to the 3rd-row seats.
1. Lower the head
restraint, unbuckle
the seat belt, make
sure nothing is under
or in front of the seat,
and move the front
seat forward enough
to allow room for the
folded seat.
2. Lift the lever on the
lower outboard side of
the 2nd-row seat. The
seatback will fold 
forward.
3. Lift the lever again to tumble the seat forward.
POWER FOLDING 2ND-ROW SEATS♦
1. Lower the head
restraint, unbuckle
the seat belt, make
sure nothing is under
or in front of the seat,
and move the front
seat forward enough
to allow room for the
folded seat.
A
B C
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Optional equipment

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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please
read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this
guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject
to change without notice. Copyright 2018 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
OWNER PRIVILEGES™
myCADILLAC AND ESCALADE OWNER GUIDE APPS
The myCadillac app connects owners with a compatible
mobile device to a variety of vehicle information and
services, such as a searchable Owner's Manual, OnStar
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and more. The app also enables you to send remote com -
mands, manage your Wi-Fi hotspot and data, and send
destinations to the navigation system (vehicles must be
properly equipped).
The Escalade Owner Guide app covers the operation of many of the
features on your Escalade, such as setting driver preferences, using
the infotainment system and understanding how various safety
systems work. It also provides access to many online resources and
Cadillac’s comprehensive owner benefits.
Visit my.cadillac.com/learn for more information. Download the
mobile apps from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
CADILLAC ONLINE OWNER CENTER
Create an account at my.cadillac.com for access to an online
Owner’s Manual, helpful how-to videos, your service history and
warranty status, OnStar reports (active OnStar account required),
and more.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1-800-224-1400
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Roadside Assistance provides every Cadillac owner with the

advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, a
Cadillac-trained dealer technician who can provide on-site services,
including towing service, battery jump-starting, lock-out service,
fuel delivery and flat tire assistance. Services are provided for up to
6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
®: If you have a current OnStar
service plan, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your
current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your
exact location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar
button,
call 1-888-466-7827, visit onstar.com or refer to your Owner’s
Manual.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-458-8006
Cadillac Customer Assistance is available anytime to answer

questions or provide additional information.