2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV sunroof

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 13
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . 15
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 21
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . 23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
SeePower Outlets 0128.
Universal Remote System
If equipped with the Universal Remote
system, these buttons will be in the
front overhead console.
This system provides a way to replace
up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security
systems, and home automation
devices.
See Universal Remote System 0163.
Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof only operates
when the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0206.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release
I(1). Press the switch
again to stop the movement. To express-close the sunroof, fully press
and release
K(1). Press the switch
again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
I
(1). Release the switch to stop the
movement. Press and hold
K(1) to
close the sunroof. Release the switch
to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position, press
J(2) to vent the sunroof. PressK(2) to close the sunroof vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise. The
air deflector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually.
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal feature will detect
the object and stop the sunroof.
SeeSunroof 058.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 53
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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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
Keys027.
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0206.
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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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center
mount to pivot to the side window
and, if equipped, extend along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof only operates
when the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)0206.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release
I(1). Press the switch again to stop the movement. To
express-close the sunroof, fully press
and release
K(1). Press the switch
again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
I
(1). Release the switch to stop the
movement. Press and hold
K(1) to
close the sunroof. Release the switch
to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position, press
J(2) to vent the sunroof. PressK(2) to close the sunroof vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise. The
air deflector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually when the
sunroof is in the vent or fully closed
position.

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Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
system that is only active when the
sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express closing, the reversal system
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by closing
the sunroof in manual mode. To stop
movement, release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing
area using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is normal.

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Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
Some vehicle accessories may be used
after the ignition is turned off.
The power windows and sunroof,
if equipped, will continue to work for
up to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened.
The infotainment system will continue
to work for 10 minutes, until the
driver door is opened, or until the
ignition is turned on or placed in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
Shifting Into Park
{Warning
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow. If the vehicle has a
four-wheel-drive transfer case with
an N (Neutral) position, and the
transfer case is in N (Neutral), the
vehicle will be free to roll, even if
the shift lever is in P (Park). Be sure
the transfer case is in a drive gear.
If towing a trailer, seeDriving
Characteristics and Towing Tips
0 255.
1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake 0218 or
Electric Parking Brake 0219.
2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park) position by pulling the
shift lever toward you and
moving it up as far as it will go.
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear –not in N (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly if
the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive and
the transfer case is in N (Neutral),
the vehicle will be free to roll, even
if the shift lever is in P (Park). So be
sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear –not in N (Neutral).
And, if you leave the vehicle with
the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or
others could be injured. Do not
leave the vehicle with the engine
running unless you have to.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking

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FusesUsage
20 Rear seat entertainment
21 Sunroof
22 –
23 –
24 –
25 –
26 Infotainment/Airbag
27 –/RF window switch/
Rain sensor
28 Obstacle detection/USB
29 Radio
30 –
31 –
32 –
33 –
34 –
35 –
36 Special equipment option B2 Fuses
Usage
37 Special equipment option
38 Body control module 2
39 DC to AC inverter
40 –
41 –
42 –
43 –
44 Right door window motor
45 Front blower
46 Body control module 6
47 Body control module 7
48 Amplifier
49 Right front seat
50 Accessory power outlet 3
51 –
53 –
54 –
55 – Fuses
Usage
56 –
Relays Usage
52 Retained accessory power
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block (Left)
The left instrument panel fuse block
access door is on the driver side edge
of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover to access the fuse
block.