Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13690472) - 2021 - CRC - 8/10/21
178 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
.porj(Play or Pause): Touchpto
play or touch
jto pause depending
on the current selection.
.Listen: Touch Listen to hear the
audio source on the vehicle
speakers.
Auxiliary Inputs
Rear Media Connections
If equipped with RSI, the features
above will be in the rear of the center
console. These include 2 USB ports
and 2 HDMI inputs.
USB
Any USB port in the vehicle can be
used to provide USB content for the
RSI system.
To watch a video, see “USB Video”
previously in this section. To listen to music, see
“USB Audio”
previously in this section.
HDMI
The HDMI input allows an HDMI A/V
cable to be connected from an
auxiliary device such as a camcorder,
video game system, or Apple device.
A cable from Apple is required for
Apple devices.
For certain HDMI devices that support
USB charging, the USB ports can be
used as a power source.
To use the HDMI input of the RSI
system:
1. Connect the auxiliary device with an HDMI cable.
2. Power on both the auxiliary device and the RSI video screen.
3. Touch
{(Home) on the desired
display and select HDMI as the
source.
Headphones
1. Power Indicator Light
2. Channel 1 or 2 Switch
3. Volume Control
4. Power Button
5. Battery Cover
The RSI includes two or four new
2-channel digital wireless headphones,
depending on the vehicle model. The
headphones are used to listen to
various multimedia. The wireless
headphones have a power button,
Channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume
control. The digital headphones
cannot be interchanged with previous
models of GM headphones.
Press the power button to turn on the
headphones. A light on the
headphones should come on.
Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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248 DRIVING AND OPERATING
To maintain vehicle performance,
other conditions may cause the engine
to automatically restart before the
brake pedal is released.
Auto Stops may not occur and/or Auto
Starts may occur because:
.The climate control settings require
the engine to be running to cool or
heat the vehicle interior.
.The vehicle battery charge is low.
.The vehicle battery has recently
been disconnected.
.Minimum vehicle speed has not
been reached since the last
Auto Stop.
.The accelerator pedal is pressed.
.The engine or transmission is not at
the required operating temperature.
.The outside temperature is not in
the required operating range.
.The vehicle is shifted out of D
(Drive) to any gear other than
P (Park).
.Certain driver modes have been
selected. SeeDriver Mode Control
0 266 and
Four-Wheel Drive 0256.
.The vehicle is on a steep hill or
grade.
.The driver door has been opened or
the driver seat belt has been
unbuckled.
.The hood has been opened.
.The Auto Stop has reached the
maximum allowed time.
Auto Stop Disable Switch
Uplevel Shown, Others Similar
The automatic engine Stop/Start
feature can be disabled and enabled
by pressing
h. Auto Stop is enabled
each time you start the vehicle. When
his illuminated, the system is
enabled.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
When the ignition is turned from on
to off, the following features (if
equipped) will continue to function
for up to 10 minutes, or until the
driver door is opened. These features
will also work when the ignition is in
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY:
.Infotainment System
.Power Windows (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when any
door is opened)
.Sunroof (during RAP this
functionality will be lost when any
door is opened)
.Auxiliary Power Outlet
.Audio System
.OnStar System
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0261.
