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Cadillac 2010 Escalade Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2010 cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2010 cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual m navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 f...

  • Page 3: Canadian Owners

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 general motors, gm, the gm emblem, cadillac, the cadillac crest & wreath, and the names escalade and esv are registered trademarks of general motors llc. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicl...

  • Page 4: Warning:

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 safety warnings and symbols warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injur...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : adjustable pedals 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditionin...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2 notes vi.

  • Page 7: Section 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 1 in brief instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . ....

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 instrument panel united states version shown; canada similar. 1-2.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the main components of the instrument panel are the following: a. Outlet adjustment on page 4‑25. B. Turn signal/multifunction lever on page 4‑4. C. Instrument panel cluster on page 4‑28. D. Hazard warning flashers on page 4‑3. E. ...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 initial drive information this section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found ...

  • Page 11: Door Locks

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a remote start to cancel a remote start: . Aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle an...

  • Page 12: Liftgate

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 liftgate power liftgate use the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter or the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold & on the rke transmitter u...

  • Page 13: Windows

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 windows the power window switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see: . ...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See power seats on page 2‑4. Power lumbar to increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the cont...

  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 memory features the controls for this feature are located on the driver door, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and the adjustable throttle and brake p...

  • Page 16: Heated Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 heated seats front seats on vehicles with heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the climate control panel. { (cooled seat): press to cool the entire seat. + (heated seatback): press to heat the seatback only. ...

  • Page 17: Safety Belt

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 safety belt refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety belts: they are for everyone on page 2‑26. . How to wear safety belts properly on page 2‑30. . Lap-shoulder belt o...

  • Page 18: Mirror Adjustment

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 mirror adjustment exterior mirrors vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door. 1. Press (a) or (b) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arro...

  • Page 19: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 steering wheel adjustment the power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. See tilt wheel on page 4‑3. Interior lighting dome lamps...

  • Page 20: Exterior Lighting

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 for more information about interior lamps, see: . Dome lamps on page 4‑17. . Reading lamps on page 4‑17. . Instrument panel brightness on page 4‑16. Exterior lighting the exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel t...

  • Page 21: Windshield Wiper/washer

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 windshield wiper/washer the lever is on the left side of the steering column. 8 : single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. 9 : turns the windshield wipers off. 6 : turn the band up for more ...

  • Page 22: Transmission

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 see dual automatic climate control system on page 4‑20 and rear air conditioning and heating system and electronic climate controls on page 4‑26 (if equipped). Transmission driver shift control (dsc) the dsc switch is located on t...

  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 portable audio devices this vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on the audio faceplate and a usb port located in the center console. External devices such as ipod ® , laptop computers, mp3 players, cd changers, usb stora...

  • Page 24: Bluetooth

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 bluetooth ® for vehicles with an in-vehicle bluetooth system, it allows users with a bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The bluetooth enabled cell phone...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 t (vehicle information): press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter pro...

  • Page 26: Cruise Control

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 cruise control cruise control shown with heated steering wheel button (if equipped) the cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T : turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise c...

  • Page 27: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear vision camera (rvc) the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). Once shifted out of r (reverse), the navigation screen will go b...

  • Page 28: Stabilitrak

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 performance and maintenance stabilitrak ® system the vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the stabilitrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions...

  • Page 29: Engine Oil Life System

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a dic message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% onl...

  • Page 30: Roadside Service

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 roadside service u.S. Or canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users: 1-888-889-2438 as the owner of a new cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the roadside service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 how onstar service works q : this blue button connects you to a specially trained onstar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially tr...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the onstar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an onstar call center when q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or acr system deploy. This information usually inclu...

  • Page 33: Section 2

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 2 seats and restraint system head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 powe...

  • Page 34: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 head restraints the front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { caution: with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that ...

  • Page 36: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 front seats power seats driver seat with power seat control, power recline, and power lumbar shown the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the cont...

  • Page 37: Power Lumbar

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 power lumbar the controls used to operate the power lumbar feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. . To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. . To decrease lumbar support, press and hold t...

  • Page 38: Memory Features

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 this symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars next to ...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to save your positions in memory, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, steering wheel, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position. See out...

  • Page 40: Power Reclining Seatbacks

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 easy exit seat the control for this feature is located on the driver’s door between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in p (park), the exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear a single beep. The driv...

  • Page 41: Warning:

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a cras...

  • Page 42: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear seats heated seats driver's side rsa heated seat button only shown the rear outboard seats have the heated seat feature. The buttons used to control this feature are located on the rear seat audio (rsa) panel. M (heated seat)...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward automatically. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat,...

  • Page 44: Warning:

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Folding and tumbling the seat(s) from the third row seats { warning: using the third row seating position while the second ...

  • Page 45: Warning:

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2. Lift the lever(s), located on the bottom rear of the second row seat(s) on the inboard side, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward. 3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. ...

  • Page 46: Warning:

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 folding and tumbling the second row seat(s) from the third row seats or outside { warning: using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. B...

  • Page 47: Warning:

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 returning the seat(s) to the sitting position to return the seat to the sitting position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor. { warning: if ei...

  • Page 48: Warning:

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 reclining seatbacks to recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 manual fold and tumble feature folding and tumbling the seat(s) to fold and tumble the seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belt...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the seatback will fold forward. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 3. Lift th...

  • Page 51: Warning:

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 folding and tumbling the seat(s) from the third row seats { warning: using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the s...

  • Page 52: Warning:

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 automatic seat release fold and tumble feature the transmission must be in (p) for this feature to work. { warning: automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person ...

  • Page 53: Warning:

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driver's side rear panel button shown 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. One press of the button automatically folds the seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward. There will be...

  • Page 54: Warning:

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 folding the seatback(s) notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before fol...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tumbling the third row seat the seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space. To tumble the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure the head rests are completely low...

  • Page 56: Warning:

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor. 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { warning: if either seatback is not ...

  • Page 57: Warning:

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 installing the third row seat to install the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front ...

  • Page 58: Safety Belts

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 safety belts safety belts: they are for everyone this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning: do not let anyone ride where a safety be...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 after more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... A lot! Why safety belts work when you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehi...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-28.

  • Page 61

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 or the instrument panel... Or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make ...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? A: you could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during an...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 first, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snu...

  • Page 64: Warning:

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. { warning: you can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, whi...

  • Page 65: Warning:

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. { warning: you can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and ...

  • Page 66: Warning:

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { warning: you can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt for...

  • Page 67: Warning:

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is over an armrest. { warning: you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt f...

  • Page 68: Warning:

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { warning: you can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body ...

  • Page 69: Warning:

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is behind the body. { warning: you can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move ...

  • Page 70: Warning:

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is wrong with this? A: the belt is twisted across the body. { warning: you can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted...

  • Page 71: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 lap-shoulder belt all seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See lap belt on page 2‑47 for more information. The lap‐shoulder be...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with a free‐falling latch plate is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the bel...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. Safety belt...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 there is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the second row seat and the third row, if the vehicle has one. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: second row 1. For the second row, re...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2-45.

  • Page 78: Warning:

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These...

  • Page 79: Lap Belt

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoul...

  • Page 80: Safety Belt Extender

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 2‑48. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to u...

  • Page 81: Child Restraints

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for th...

  • Page 82: Warning:

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt shou...

  • Page 83: Warning:

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be res...

  • Page 84: Warning:

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety rest...

  • Page 85: Warning:

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child r...

  • Page 86: Warning:

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into considerat...

  • Page 87: Warning:

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: a young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would app...

  • Page 88: Warning:

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a booster seat (c-d) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning: a ...

  • Page 89: Warning:

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so ...

  • Page 90: Warning:

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a label on your sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { warning: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be se...

  • Page 91: Warning:

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: a child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 lower anchors lower anchors (a) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (b). Top tether anchor a top tether ...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have ...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 for models with a three passenger third row seat, see the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the third row, if your vehicle has one. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether ...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 second row seat — 60/40 for models with 60/40 second row seating, the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same ...

  • Page 96: Warning:

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See where to put the restraint on page 2‑57. Secu...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 notice: do not let the latch attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the latch attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a s...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are u...

  • Page 99: Seat Position

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 securing a child restraint in a rear seat position when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: free‐falling latch plate cinching latch plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle'...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap‐shoulder belt and a ...

  • Page 102: Warning:

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child rest...

  • Page 103: Right Front Seat Position

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 securing a child restraint in the right front seat position this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See where to put the restraint on page 2‑57. In addition, the vehicle m...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) on page 2‑59 for how and where to install the child restraint using latch. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it ...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and fee...

  • Page 106: Airbag System

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light a...

  • Page 107: Warning:

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning: you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with ...

  • Page 108: Warning:

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children a...

  • Page 109: Where Are The Airbags?

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 where are the airbags? The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 2-77.

  • Page 110

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driver side shown, passenger side similar if the vehicle has seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver side shown, passenger side s...

  • Page 111: Warning:

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driver side shown, passenger side similar if the vehicle has a third row passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in the third row. { warning: if ...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when should an airbag inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head a...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the vehicle may or may not have seat‐mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See airbag system on page 2‑74. Seat‐mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to sev...

  • Page 114: Inflates?

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows, if equipped with a third row seat. The rollover capable roof-r...

  • Page 115: Warning:

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps...

  • Page 116: Passenger Sensing System

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 passenger sensing system if the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag...

  • Page 117: Warning:

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a label on the sun visor says, “never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” this is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { warning: a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be ser...

  • Page 118: Warning:

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 4‑31. The pas...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure tha...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cu...

  • Page 121: Warning:

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 we recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by gm for your specific vehicle. See adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle on page 2‑90 for more information about modificati...

  • Page 122: Adding Equipment To Your

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 adding equipment to your airbag-equipped vehicle q: is there anything i might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper ...

  • Page 123: Restraint System Check

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 restraint system check checking the restraint systems safety belts now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any oth...

  • Page 124: After A Crash

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 replacing restraint system parts after a crash { warning: a crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death...

  • Page 125: Section 3

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 3 features and controls keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system ...

  • Page 126: Section 3

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 3 features and controls mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 manual rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43 automatic dimming rear...

  • Page 127: Keys

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 keys { warning: leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the ve...

  • Page 128: Operation

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 9‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. If there is a decrea...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the following functions may be available if this vehicle has the rke system: q (lock): press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the driver information center (dic), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has oc...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”. These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when ...

  • Page 131: Remote Vehicle Start

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side faci...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rke transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. There are other conditions which can affect the per...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 for example, if the lock button and then the remote start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes. The additional ten minutes ar...

  • Page 134: Doors And Locks

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 doors and locks door locks { warning: unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance o...

  • Page 135: Delayed Locking

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 delayed locking when locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking fe...

  • Page 136: Lockout Protection

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using the power door lock switch, or the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, if the veh...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 see power liftgate on page 3‑14 for more information on how to use the power liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or press the door unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter twice. See...

  • Page 138: Power Liftgate

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 power liftgate power liftgate operation { warning: exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or lif...

  • Page 139: Warning:

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 on vehicles with a power liftgate the button is located on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in p (park) to use the power liftgate feature. & : press the top of the button to open or close the power liftgate. Off: press th...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 pressing the buttons, or touchpad switch a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. L : the liftgate can also be closed by pressing the power liftgate button next to the liftgate latch. Press the button a s...

  • Page 141: Power Assist Steps

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 manual operation of power liftgate to change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the overhead console to the off position. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manua...

  • Page 142: Windows

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 windows { warning: leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a ...

  • Page 143: Power Windows

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 power windows { warning: leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the ...

  • Page 144: Warning:

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express...

  • Page 145: Sun Visors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 programming the power windows if the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace ...

  • Page 146: Theft-Deterrent Systems

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 theft-deterrent systems this vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Content theft-deterrent your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. To a...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if a locked driver door is opened without using the rke transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to start or the door is not...

  • Page 148: Pass-Key

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 pass-key ® iii+ electronic immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 9‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/220/310. Pass-key ® iii...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 it is possible for the pass-key ® iii+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all th...

  • Page 150: Vehicle

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 starting and operating your vehicle new vehicle break-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or ...

  • Page 151: Ignition Positions

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 ignition positions the ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of p (park), the ignition must be in on/run or acc/accessory and the regular brake pedal must be applied. A (stopping the engine/lock/off): when the...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the steering may bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to acc/accessory. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. Notice: using a too...

  • Page 153: Starting The Engine

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 starting the engine if the vehicle is a two-mode hybrid, see the two-mode hybrid manual for more information. Move the shift lever to p (park) or n (neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine ...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2. If the engine does not start after 5‐10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°f or −18°c), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there ...

  • Page 155: Engine Coolant Heater

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine coolant heater the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°c (0°f). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at l...

  • Page 156: Active Fuel Management™

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 active fuel management™ vehicles with v8 engines may have active fuel management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, ...

  • Page 157: Warning:

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of p (park). See torque lock (automatic transmission) under shifting into park on page 3‑39 for more inform...

  • Page 158: Warning:

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 n (neutral): in this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use n (neutral) only. Also, use n (neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { warning: shifting into a drive gear...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear. In some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating normally. The vehicle's ...

  • Page 160: Tow/haul Mode

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the dic display will show the message manual shift on the first line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. See driver information center (dic) on page 4‑41 and dic operation and displays on page 4‑42 for more ...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 also see “tow haul mode” under towing a trailer on page 6‑42 for more information. The tow/haul mode works with the autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See aut...

  • Page 162: Parking Brake

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 parking brake set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See brake system warning light on page 4‑3...

  • Page 163: Shifting Into Park

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 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 ...

  • Page 164: Shifting Out Of Park

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into p (park) properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. It might be difficult to pull the shi...

  • Page 165: Warning:

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 parking over things that burn { warning: things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust { warning: engine ...

  • Page 166: Warning:

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { warning: idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine e...

  • Page 167: Mirrors

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 mirrors manual rearview mirror hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use a...

  • Page 168: Park Tilt Mirrors

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 resetting the power foldaway mirrors reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded posit...

  • Page 169: Outside Convex Mirror

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 outside convex mirror { 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 mirr...

  • Page 170: Object Detection Systems

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 object detection systems ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) for vehicles with the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding ob...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. The indicator light will come on and park assist off displays on the driver information center (dic) to indicate that urpa is off, ...

  • Page 172: Warning:

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 side blind zone alert (sbza) the vehicle may have a side blind zone alert (sbza) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { warning: sbza is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. Sbza does n...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5 m (11 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 16 ft. (5.0 m). The height of the zo...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 sbza is designed to ignore stationary objects; however, the system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other stationary objects. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need servic...

  • Page 175: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fcc information see radio frequency statement on page 9‑21 for fcc information. Frequency of operation: 24.05ghz – 24.25ghz. Field strength: not greater than 2.5v/m peak (0.25v/m average) at a distance of 3 m. The manufacturer is ...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the delay that is received after shifting out of r (reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. . Shifting in to p (park). . ...

  • Page 177: Warning:

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear vision camera error messages service rear vision camera system: this message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. Rear vision camera system unavailable: displays whe...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear vision camera location the image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The area displ...

  • Page 179: Universal Home Remote

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when the system does not seem to work properly the rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The rvc is turned off. See “turning the rear camera system on or off” earlier in this section. . I...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before april 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting t...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “learn” or “smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored butto...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 programming universal home remote — fixed code for questions or help programming the universal home remote system, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.Com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are fixed code units. Program...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming ...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 example of eight dip switches with three positions the panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from step 2 into your vehicle's universal home remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to complete step 4. Now press one button on the universal home remo...

  • Page 186: Storage Areas

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using universal home remote press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Reprogramming universal home remote buttons any of the three ...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to set to cool mode, press and release the button the i shows blue. Press and release again to turn it off. To set to heat mode, press and release the button the h shows red. Press and release again to turn it off. Insulated conta...

  • Page 188: Center Console Storage

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 center console storage a console compartment is located between the bucket seats. The console has both an upper and lower storage bin accessed by lifting up on the latches located at the front of the console lid. The console may h...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 notice: loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten c...

  • Page 190: Rear Storage Area

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear storage area for vehicles with a rear storage area, it is located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle on the driver's side trim panel. Turn the knobs and swing the storage door to access the storage compartment. The door ca...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 express-open/express-close: to express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver's side switch. The sunroof will open automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. To express-cl...

  • Page 192: Notes

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2 notes 3-68.

  • Page 193: Section 4

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 4 instrument panel instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 194: Section 4

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 4 instrument panel antilock brake system (abs) warning light . . . 4-34 stabilitrak ® indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 tire pressure ...

  • Page 196: Heated Steering Wheel

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 heated steering wheel for vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button for this feature is located on the steering wheel. ( : press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature i...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 turn and lane-change signals an arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever for less than one second un...

  • Page 198: Flash-to-Pass

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 flash-to-pass this feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward yo...

  • Page 199: Windshield Washer

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See windshield wiper blade replacement on page 7‑57. Heavy snow or ice...

  • Page 200: Cruise Control

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the rear window wiper/washer will not operate if the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on, the wiper will return to the parked position and stop. Cruise control { ...

  • Page 201: Warning:

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T (on/off): turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + res (resume/accelera...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 increasing speed while using cruise control to increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: . Press and hold the +res button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . To increase vehicle...

  • Page 203: Exterior Lamps

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 exterior lamps the exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . Taillamps . Parking lamps . License plate lamps . Instrument panel li...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 turn the headlamp control to off and then back to the headlamp on position to make the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes. Intellibeam ® intelligent high-beam headlamp control system for vehicles with this feature, be ...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . The headlamp stalk is moved forward to the high-beam position. See headlamp high/ low-beam changer on page 4‑5. When either of these conditions occur, the intellibeam ® feature will be disabled and the intellibeam ® light in the...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 disabling and resetting intellibeam ® at the rearview mirror intellibeam ® can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror. Auto 3 (on/off): to disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirro...

  • Page 207: Headlamps On Reminder

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 headlamps on reminder if a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or auto and the...

  • Page 208: Fog Lamps

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 there is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the daytime running lamps (drl) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect th...

  • Page 209: Dome Lamps

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 dome lamps the dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the ...

  • Page 210: Electric Power Management

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 electric power management the vehicle has electric power management (epm) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the ba...

  • Page 211: Accessory Power Outlet(S)

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 accessory power outlet(s) the accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: . Inside the floor console storage bin. . O...

  • Page 212: Analog Clock

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 ashtray(s) and cigarette lighter the front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the center console near the cupholders, if the vehicle has them. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray and lighter. Notice: ...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 climate control with heated and cooled seats shown a. Driver and passenger temperature controls b. Auto c. Defrost d. Recirculation e. Rear window defogger f. Air conditioning g. Heated and cooled seats h. Fan control i. Rear j. A...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 automatic operation auto (automatic): when automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Pre...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 manual operation y 9 z (fan control): press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the fan speed pressing this button when the system is off will turn the system on. Pressing either arrow while using automatic operation wil...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 # (air conditioning): press to turn the air conditioning (a/c) compressor on and off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air condi...

  • Page 217: Outlet Adjustment

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear window defogger the rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. (rear window defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. It automatically turns off after it has been activated...

  • Page 218: Controls

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear air conditioning and heating system and electronic climate controls for vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. The syste...

  • Page 219: Indicators

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 automatic operation, if equipped. Auto: press the air delivery mode button until this setting is selected to control the inside temperature, air delivery, and fan speed. Auto appears in the display when automatic operation is acti...

  • Page 220: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 instrument panel cluster united states version shown, canada similar. 4-28.

  • Page 221: Speedometer And Odometer

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 speedometer and odometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The vehicle's odometer works together with the driver information center (dic). The trip odometer can ...

  • Page 222: Airbag Readiness Light

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 passenger safety belt reminder light for vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt reminder light, several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle thei...

  • Page 223: Warning:

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they c...

  • Page 224: Warning:

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the word off or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights r...

  • Page 225: Warning:

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 brake system warning light with the ignition on, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged, a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than...

  • Page 226: Warning Light

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 antilock brake system (abs) warning light for vehicles with the antilock brake system (abs), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is workin...

  • Page 227: Tire Pressure Light

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine coolant temperature gauge this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator on the gauge moves towards the shaded area on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has b...

  • Page 228: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when the light flashes first and then is on steady this indicates that there may be a problem with the tire pressure monitor system. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle....

  • Page 229

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 this light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: light flashing: a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and s...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 emissions inspection and maintenance programs some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment for the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected t...

  • Page 231: Oil Pressure Light

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 oil pressure light { warning: do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: lac...

  • Page 232: Lights On Reminder

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 lights on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See exterior lamps on page 4‑11 for more information. Cruise control light the cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light g...

  • Page 233: Fuel Gauge

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fuel gauge when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows about how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge will first indicate empty b...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the dic comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the dic will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See dic operation and displays on page 4‑42 and dic vehicle customizatio...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 t (vehicle information): press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter pro...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 average economy press the trip/fuel button until average economy displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 blank display this display shows no information. Vehicle information menu items t (vehicle information): press this button to scroll through the following menu items: oil life press the vehicle information button until oil life re...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tire pressure on vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the dic. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kpa). Press the ve...

  • Page 239: Dic Compass

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 relearn remote key this display allows you to match remote keyless entry (rke) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitte...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zo...

  • Page 241: Dic Warnings And Messages

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 compass calibration the compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested t...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 you should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displaye...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine overheated idle engine notice: if you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, stop the vehicle as soon a...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 ice possible drive with care this message displays when ice conditions are possible. Left rear door open this message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of p...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear access open this message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in on/run. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for the messa...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 service brake system this message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See brake system warning light on page 4‑33. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and t...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 service stabilitrak if your vehicle has stabilitrak ® and this message displays, it means there may be a problem with the stabilitrak system. If you see this message, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 side blind zone system unavailable if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this message displays when the sbza system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone. Th...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tighten gas cap this message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly. See malfunction indicator lamp on page 4‑36. Reinstall the fuel cap fu...

  • Page 250: Dic Vehicle Customization

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 transmission hot idle engine notice: if you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, you can damage the transmi...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 entering the feature settings menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in p (park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to scrol...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 auto door lock this feature allows you to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock. See programmable automatic door locks on page 3‑11 for more information. Press the customization button until auto door lock appear...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 remote door lock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the rke...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 delay door lock this feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the liftgate is op...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 approach lighting this feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. Press the custom...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 chime volume this feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until chime volume appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. T...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 easy exit recall if your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See memory features on page 2‑6 for more information. Press the customization button until easy e...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 memory seat recall this feature allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See memory features on page 2‑6 for more information. Press the customization button until memory seat recall appears ...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 display digital speed this feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speedometer on the dic. Press the customization button until display digital speed appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to acces...

  • Page 260: Audio System(S)

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 audio system(s) read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. { warning: taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 voice recognition the bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Noise: keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . The in‐vehicle bluetooth system automatically links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired. . Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the in‐vehicle bluetooth system at a time. . Pair...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the phone name is unknown, use the “list” command for a list of all paired phones. The system responds with “would you like to delete ? Yes or no” followed by a tone. 5. Say “yes” to ...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with “please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “about to store . Does that ...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using the directory command the directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “d...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 making a call calls can be made using the following commands: . Dial . Digit dial . Call . Re‐dial using the dial command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “dial”. T...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. . If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “ok, calling, ” and dials the number. . If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag, it confirms the name tag...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 three‐way calling three‐way calling must be supported on the bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “three‐wa...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to transfer audio to the in-vehicle bluetooth system the cellular phone must be paired and connected with the bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is tu...

  • Page 270: System (Overhead)

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 sending a stored name tag during a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “send name tag.” the system responds with “say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driver control of the audio system the driver has basic control of the whole audio system. Press and hold o for more than two seconds to turn off the radio, rse, and the rsa (rear seat audio). See navigation audio system on page 5...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the rse overhead console. The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the rse system and the rsa are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 audio/video (a/v) jacks the a/v jacks are located on the rear of the floor console. The a/v jacks allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the rse system. Ad...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 how to change the rse video screen settings the screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu language can be changed from the on screen setup menu. To change any feature, perform the following: 1...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the overhead console contains the ir (infrared) transmitters for the wireless headphones and the ir receivers for the remote control. They are located at the rear of the console. Notice: avoid directly touching the video screen, a...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 r (enter): press to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. Z (display menu): press to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display the language menu. Q (return): press to exit the cur...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the vehicle has a third row video screen, the aux button controls the source display on the second row video screen, and the third row video screen as described in the table below: aux button press second row screen third row s...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tips and troubleshooting chart problem recommended action no power. The ignition might not be turned on/run or in acc/accessory. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides ...

  • Page 279: System (Headrest Dvd)

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tips and troubleshooting chart (cont'd) problem recommended action i lost the remote and/or the headphones. See your dealer for assistance. The dvd is playing, but there is no picture or sound. Check that the rse video screen is s...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 video display screens the video display screens are located on the backside of each head restraint. Notice: avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage can occur. See “cleaning the video screens” later in this section for ...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the dvd player can be controlled by using the buttons located below the video display screen or by using the buttons on the system’s remote control. See “remote control” later for more information. The following discs are compatib...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 stop c : press once to stop playing a dvd. There is a pre-stop feature for dvd and video cd only. This feature resumes playback of the disc where it was stopped. Press the stop button once during disc playback and c displays on th...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 vehicle speakers audio from the dvd player or an auxiliary device can be heard through the vehicle speakers or the wireless/ wired headphones, while the radio is tuned to one of the six frequencies selected on the sound around por...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 remote control to use the remote control, aim at the remote sensor located on top center of the video display screen and press the desired button. Objects blocking the line-of-sight can affect the function of the remote control. D...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 setup: press to change the default settings, see “using the rse on-screen display (osd) menus” later in this manual. There are four main menu screens, each screen displays a menu to select different setting options. The screens ar...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 enter: press to enter a selected function or to begin playback of the disc. Repeat 7 : press to repeat part or all of a chapter, title, track, or the entire disc after using the a‐b button to setup repeat preset sections. Return 8...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 stop c : press to stop playback of a disc. . To resume disc playback, press play. . To start playback from the beginning of the disc, press stop, stop, then play . Zoom: press to either enlarge the viewed image by 2x, 3x, and 4x, ...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using the rse on-screen display (osd) menus use the osd setup display menus for: . Initial setup . Display setup . Parental control setup . Adjusting the picture quality . Setting the various outputs . On‐screen display language t...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to set the tv display: 1. Press the setup button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to navigate the general setup page. 3. Press the down navigation arrow to select tv display sub-menu and to adjust the...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to reset all options to factory defaults: 1. Press the setup button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to select the default sub-menu under the preference page. 3. Press t...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if a disc is inserted into the dvd compartment slot and it exceeds the parental setting, the following message appears on display: the parental setting of this player prohibits play. Would you like to allow this disc to play? If y...

  • Page 292

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  • Page 293

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 playing audio cd when an audio cd is playing, the display shows the current track and the amount of time that track has been playing, the total amount of time on the disc, and the current time running on the disc. Display: press ...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 selecting folders and songs when an mp3 disc is inserted in the player, the navigation screen appears. The folders and songs can be changed by navigating through the file system. The dvd player plays the songs in the order they w...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using the repeat feature repeat: press to change between repeat one and repeat folder. . Repeat one — repeats the song that is playing. . Repeat folder — repeats the folder that is playing. Tips and troubleshooting chart problem ...

  • Page 296: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 cleaning the components use care when touching or cleaning the components such as the dvd player or the discs. Do not use dvd lens cleaners for dvd players because the lens of the dvd optics can become contaminated by lubricants....

  • Page 297

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to listen to an ipod or portable audio device through the rsa, attach the ipod or portable audio device to the auxiliary input (if available), located below the rsa. Turn the ipod on, then choose the auxiliary input with the rsa ...

  • Page 298: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 prog (program): press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cd or dvd aud...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 radio to select preset or favorite radio stations: press and release w or x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. Cd/dvd to select tracks/chapters on a cd/dvd: press and release w or x to go ...

  • Page 300: Radio Reception

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 music navigator screen to enter the music navigator screen, press and release ¨ while on the main audio screen. While using the music navigator screen, the track currently playing continues to play until the next track is selecte...

  • Page 301: Rear Side Window Antenna

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 cellular phone usage cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interf...

  • Page 302: Notes

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2 notes 4-110

  • Page 303: Section 5

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 5 navigation system overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 navigation system overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 getting started . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 304: Overview

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 overview navigation system overview screen shown with map disc inserted 5-2.

  • Page 305

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a. Full map touch screen button. See “nav” under “hard keys” under using the navigation system on page 5‑12 for more information. B. No gps symbol. See symbols on page 5‑17 for more information. C. North up/heading up symbol. See s...

  • Page 306: Getting Started

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 t. Poi (point of interest) touch screen button. See “displaying points of interest (poi) on the map screen” under symbols on page 5‑17 for more information. U. 1 (zoom out) touch screen button. See “map scales” under maps on page 5...

  • Page 307: Warning:

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . Set up the navigation features before beginning driving, such as entering an address or a preset destination. . Set up your phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily with the press of a single button or a single voice...

  • Page 308: Warning:

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when the navigation system is turned on, a screen may appear with the information below, and you must read and acknowledge the information it contains. { warning: taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a cra...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 language — english/metric to change the language of the navigation screens, see driver information center (dic) on page 4‑41 for more information. To change the navigation screens from english or metric, see dic operation and displ...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 setting the clock the navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently. Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock. See analog clock on page 4‑20 to change the anal...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province. 8. Once a state or province has been selected...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province. 8. Enter the specific title of the poi in th...

  • Page 313: Cleaning The Display

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using your stored preset destinations these destinations are available for selection while driving. 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to step 5. 2. Press o to turn the system on. 3. Insert the dvd map di...

  • Page 314: Features And Controls

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 features and controls using the navigation system this section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the hard keys located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive screen ...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5 (phone): press to access calling through onstar ® . See the onstar ® owner guide and bluetooth ® on page 4‑68 for more information. E (sound): press to access the sound screen to adjust bass, midrange, treble, and digital signal...

  • Page 316: Maps

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 u (space): select to enter a space between characters or the words of a name. Backspace: select if an incorrect character has been entered. To make name entries easier, the system only highlights the characters that can follow the...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 installing the dvd map disc when a dvd map disc is installed, noise from the disc may occur, this is normal system operation. The navigation system in this vehicle uses a dvd to store map information. When the system loads data fr...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 handling the dvd map disc when handling the dvd map disc, be careful of the following: . Handle the disc very carefully to avoid contamination or flaws. Signals may not read out properly if the disc gets contaminated or flawed. . ...

  • Page 319: Symbols

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 scrolling the map touch anywhere on the map screen and the scroll symbol appears. Use this feature to scroll across the map. Move your finger in any direction on the map screen and the map continues to scroll in that direction unt...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers have been set. The distance to destination symbol indicates...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the north up symbol indicates the map with north up, known as north up mode. While in north up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this scree...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 displaying points of interest (poi) on the map screen select the poi screen button to display or delete poi icons from the map. Displaying poi icons on the map shows where pois (e.G. Restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. T...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 poi close to: 1. Once a category has been selected, touch this button to display the list of available pois for the selected poi category. The list provides the poi icon, the name, the direction, and the distance to the poi from t...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driving on a route when driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it. When approximately 1/4 mi (400 m) from the...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3–d lane guidance some major metropolitan areas may include a 3–d lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions. This feature gives you an enhanced representation of the exits and junctions on the route. Cities that includ...

  • Page 326: Destination

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 destination press the dest key to access the destination entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. To enter a destination, choose from one of the following ...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Once a state or province has been selected the city name category is automatically selected for entry. Enter the city name or touch the last 5 cities screen button. The last 5 cities screen displays a list of the last five city...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the list screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of av...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5. Once a street has been selected, select the cross street screen button and start entering the cross street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the list screen button disp...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name: 1. Press the dest hard key. 2. Select the i screen button. 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province....

  • Page 331

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 address book the address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in the address book. G address book: touch to access the address book screen. From this screen an address that a...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 previous destination the previous destination entry method lets you select a destination from a list of previous destination points. / previous destination: touch to access the previous destination screen. The system stores up to ...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 from map this destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling on the map. ) from map: touch to enter the from map destination entry method. To use this destination entry method: 1. Press the dest hard key....

  • Page 334

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 map coordinates the coordinates destination entry method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates. Map coordinates: touch to access the coordinates entry screen. To use the coordinates destinati...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 preset destination the preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by selecting from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the only destinations available to set wh...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 map destination screen functions if the map screen is used to show destination, it will have map screen capabilities such as go, mark, zoom, scroll, etc. The address is shown at the top of the screen. Destination map screen onstar...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 onstar download screen . Select go, the navigation system calculates route(s). Select a route (i.E. Shortest route), and start guidance. . Select map, the navigation system displays the destination map screen. . Select call, the n...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 previous destinations previous onstar destination downloads are saved under previous destinations in the navigation system where they can be accessed or saved to the address book. Important notes regarding onstar destination downl...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 getting started on your route once a destination has been entered, there are several functions that can be performed. Press the dest hard key to access the route screen. Turn list turn list: touch to view the list of turn maneuver...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 route preview: select to preview the entire route in either direction. T (reverse skip) : select to go back to the start point or previous stopover. Q / r (reverse scroll): select to scroll to the start point or previous stopover....

  • Page 341

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 add stopover add stopover: select this screen button from the route screen. This feature allows up to three stopovers to be added to the current route between the start point and final destination. Once a stopover has been added, ...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to delete a stopover from the current route: 1. Press the dest hard key. 2. Select the delete screen button for the desired stopover to delete. 3. The system displays a pop-up confirmation message. Touch yes to delete the stopover...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 adding or changing preset destinations this feature allows additions or changes one of five preset destinations. When a destination has been added as a preset destination, it is available to select from the destination entry scree...

  • Page 344: Configure Menu

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 configure menu press the config (configure) hard key to adjust several of the system's features and preferences. The last selected config screen is the screen that displays: sound, radio, nav (navigation), display, or time. Sound ...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 nav (navigation) press the config key to enter the configure menu options, then press the config key repeatedly until nav is selected or touch the nav screen button. Voice prompt voice prompt: touch the voice prompt screen button ...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 edit address book — how to add to add an address to the address book, see “adding destinations to the address book” under destination on page 5‑24. Edit address book — edit/view to edit the name of an address book: 1. Select the c...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to add or change the phone number of an address book entry: 1. Select the config hard key. 2. Select the nav screen button. 3. Select the edit/view address book screen button. 4. Select the address book entry to change. 5. Touch t...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 map database information touch the map database information screen button to view the coverage areas of the map dvd. Off-road mode to turn the off-road mode on or off, do the following: 1. Press the config hard key. 2. Press the n...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 traffic options read the following options descriptions to understand how the xm navtraffic™ operates. Xm navtraffic™ (usa and canada) vehicles with the navigation system have an xm navtraffic™ receiver. Xm navtraffic™ is a subscr...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 xm navtraffic™ currently broadcasts the traffic information for many markets nationally, and the service may be available in more cities in the future. Visit xmnavtraffic.Com for more details on local coverage. A service fee is re...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 condition traffic status icon traffic events are in the area, but none are on route. Traffic events are on route. Locations and information of traffic conditions the system may take some time to sort the information. The list of t...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 an arrow may appear before the distance. The arrow indicates the distance is a straight line distance and it shows the direction of the event from the current vehicle's position. If no arrow appears, the distance indicates how far...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 show traffic icons: select to display traffic icons on the map screen. This function allows which traffic information displays. Traffic flow status — this touch screen button is used to enable or disable the green, yellow, red and...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 on-route select the on route touch screen button to display all events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic events have been reported on route, no traffic events reported on route displays. Name select the name touch s...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 after selecting the info (information) screen button, the type of traffic condition, the street name, and a description of the traffic condition displays. See “scrolling the map” under maps on page 5‑14 for more information. To di...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 detailed traffic event screens traffic event screen the detailed traffic event screens are used to display additional details of a traffic event condition. This screen may display if: . Scrolling to an event on the map and then pr...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 avoid: this button is used to avoid the location of an event on the route. If selected, a new route is calculated and the related traffic event is avoided. After the new route has been calculated, the navigation system goes to the...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 brightness/contrast/mode touch this screen button to change the brightness, contrast, and mode of the display. ] (brightness): touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen. _ ...

  • Page 359: Vehicle Positioning

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 global positioning system (gps) the navigation system determines the position of the vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data. At times, other interferences such as the satellite condition, road co...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . Vehicle is traveling at high speed. . Vehicle changes directions more than once, or when the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a parking lot. . Vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or a garage. . Gps signal is no...

  • Page 361: Ordering Map Dvds

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to recalibrate the vehicle's position on the map, see your dealer. If the system needs service if your system needs service and you have followed the steps listed here and still are experiencing problems, see your dealer for assis...

  • Page 362: Navigation Audio System

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 navigation audio system notice: before adding any sound equipment to the vehicle, such as an audio system, cd player, cb radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also,...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 finding a station am source shown, other sources similar if viewing a map screen, touch the source screen (am, fm, xm, cd, etc.) button. The display splits between the audio screen and the map screen. All station-changing function...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fm source shown, other sources similar category: touch the screen button, located in the middle of the screen, to receive a list of all of the selected band stations in the area. Use the up and down arrows to scroll the frequencie...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 storing radio station presets this feature stores a mix of up to 30 am, fm, and xm (if equipped) preset stations. To store presets: 1. Press o to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen button, pres...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 setting the tone treble: touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. Mid (midrange): touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decreas...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 radio menu press the config key to enter the configure menu screen, then press the config key repeatedly until radio is selected or touch the radio screen button to make changes for radio information displayed or to limit features...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 bose ® audiopilot ® audiopilot: the bose ® audiopilot ® noise compensation technology. To use audiopilot ® : 1. Press the config key to enter the menu screen, then press the config key repeatedly until radio is selected or touch t...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the rds system is always on. When information is broadcast from the fm station that is playing, the station name or call letters displays on the audio screen. Xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is ba...

  • Page 370: Cd Player

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 no artist info: no artist information is available. The system is working properly. No title info: no song title information is available. The system is working properly. No cat info: no category information is available. The syst...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 m (load): to load one disc, do the following: 1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen message displayed. 2. When the system displays “insert disc (number)”, insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up. The system...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 playing an audio cd j / r (pause/play): touch this button to pause the cd. This button will then change to the play button. Touch the play button to play the cd. Random: touch this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than ...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using an mp3 cd mp3 format there are guidelines that must be met, when creating an mp3 disc. If the guidelines are not met when recording a cd-r(w), the cd may not play. The guidelines are: . Sampling rate: 16 khz, 22.05 khz, 24 k...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 order of play play will begin from the first track under the root directory. When all tracks from the root directory have been played, play will continue from files according to their numerical listing. After playing the last trac...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to load multiple discs, do the following: 1. Press and hold the load hard key and follow the screen message displayed. 2. When the system displays “insert disc (number)”, insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up. The s...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 r (rewind): touch and hold this button to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. [ (forward): ...

  • Page 377: Dvd Player

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 dvd player the player can be used for dvd audio and dvd video. Dvd video will not display on the navigation screen unless the vehicle is in park (p). It will operate on the rear seat entertainment screens while the vehicle is movi...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 z (eject): to eject a disc, do the following: 1. Press the eject hard key. 2. The system will display “ejecting disc”. Press the disc screen button to display the disc changer screen. Select the disc to eject. If a selection is no...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 enter: touch this button to select the highlighted option. Return: touch this button to go back to the previous dvd menu. Back: touch this button to go back to the main dvd display screen. Move: touch this button to move the curso...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 menu: touch this button to display the dvd menu of the current area of the dvd that is playing. This button is not available for dvd audio. Audio: press this button to display the audio options. Select the audio options that best ...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 day: touch this screen button and the system will make the navigation screen background darken. Monitor: from the dvd setup screen, touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of the dvd on the navigation screen. This is not ava...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 menu language: touch english, francais, espanol, italiano, or deutsch to change the default language of the dvd video menus. The menu language must be available on the disc. The menu language may vary for each dvd. Parental level:...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the dvd should play. . The dvd is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There may have be...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using the navigation audio system to control a usb storage device or ipod ® the navigation audio system can control a usb storage device or an ipod by using the radio touch screens and steering wheel controls. 1. Touch the aux but...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 8. Touch the left or right arrow to select desired category such as: artist, album, genre, etc. A list of that category will display. The ipod or usb storage device should not be pulled out from the usb dock. To safely remove it, ...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a message to safely remove the device displays. Care of your cds and dvds if playing recorded media such as a cd or dvd, the sound quality may be reduced due to cd or dvd quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music ...

  • Page 387: Auxiliary Devices

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 do not add any label to a cd or dvd, it could get caught in the player. If a cd or dvd is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded cd or dvd with a soft marker. Auxili...

  • Page 388: Voice Recognition

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. For the second row display select the rear aux screen button next to rear display 1 and for the third row display select the rear aux screen button next to rear display 2. Each screen works independently of the other. The secon...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . When the system recognizes the command the system does one of the following: ‐ perform the function. ‐ ask you to confirm your choice. ‐ issue an error message “did not recognize. Voice recognition canceled.” . If you experience...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 storing voice tags from the address book entry information page, press the add voice tag screen button. The system responds “name please?” and you will have four seconds to record a name. The system asks for confirmation of the na...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 cd commands the following are cd, mp3, and dvd commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. Cd, dvd, disc: use this command to select a cd, dvd, or disc that is currently loaded. Cd, d...

  • Page 392: Notes

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2 notes 5-90

  • Page 393: Section 6

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 6 driving your vehicle your driving, the road, and the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 394: Vehicle

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 your driving, the road, and the vehicle defensive driving defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” the first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — see safety belts: they are for everyone on page 2...

  • Page 395: Control Of A Vehicle

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 for persons under 21, it is against the law in every u.S. State to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is f...

  • Page 396: Braking

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 braking see brake system warning light on page 4‑33. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has the antilock brake system (abs), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, abs checks itse...

  • Page 398: Braking In Emergencies

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work. The brakes might vibrate or some noise might be heard, but this is normal. Braking in emergencies abs allows the driver to steer and bra...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the system fails to turn on or activate, the stabilitrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the driver information center (dic): traction control off, service traction control, stabilitrak off, s...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 it is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to “rock” the vehicle to attempt to free it. It ...

  • Page 401: Magnetic Ride Control™

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 magnetic ride control™ the vehicle may have the magneride control system. Magneride constantly checks speed, wheel position, lift/dive and steering of the vehicle. The damping force for each shock absorber and adjustment level is c...

  • Page 402: Steering

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 steering power steering if the vehicle is a two‐mode hybrid, see the two‐mode hybrid manual for more information. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steer...

  • Page 403: Off-Road Recovery

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 an emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But y...

  • Page 404: Passing

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 passing passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: . Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt...

  • Page 405: Off-Road Driving

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 while driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Y...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 before you go off-roading . Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. . Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, is fully inflated. . ...

  • Page 407: Warning:

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 loading your vehicle for off-road driving { warning: . Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the se...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . Always carry a litter bag and make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. . Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted), camp stoves, and lanterns. . Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other ...

  • Page 409: Warning:

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: when you are driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. So, whether you are driving on or off the road, you and your p...

  • Page 410: Warning:

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driving on hills off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. There are some hills that simply cannot be dr...

  • Page 411: Warning:

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driving uphill once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: . Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel. . Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain speed. Not using more power than needed can avoid spi...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . If the engine has stopped running, you need to restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to p (park) and restart the engine. Then, shift to r (reverse), release the park...

  • Page 413: Warning:

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicl...

  • Page 414: Warning:

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driving across an incline an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. To decide whether to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: { warning: driving across an incline that is too steep will m...

  • Page 415: Warning:

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 stalling on an incline { warning: getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of t...

  • Page 416: Warning:

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driving in water { warning: driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from ...

  • Page 417: Warning:

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead. . Watch for animals. . When tired, pull off the road. . Do not wear sunglasses. . Avoid staring directly into a...

  • Page 418: Highway Hypnosis

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 other rainy weather tips besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid res...

  • Page 419: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all flu...

  • Page 420: Winter Driving

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°c (32°f) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in ...

  • Page 421: Warning:

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If t...

  • Page 422: Mud, Ice, Or Snow

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See rocking your vehicle to get it out on page 6‑30. If the vehicle has a tractio...

  • Page 423: Recovery Hooks

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 recovery hooks { warning: these hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the c...

  • Page 424: Loading The Vehicle

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 loading the vehicle it is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two ...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the tire and loading information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (c) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (d). For more information on tires and inflation see tires on page 7‑58 and inflation...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 example 1 item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg) c available occupant and cargo weight = 700 lbs (317 kg ) example 2 ...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 example 3 item description total a vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) b subtract occupant weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) c available cargo weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) refer to your vehicle's ti...

  • Page 428: Warning:

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the certification/tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called gross axle weight rating (gawr). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and...

  • Page 429: Warning:

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { warning: th...

  • Page 430: Towing

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the system is activated when the ignition key is turned to run and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. The system may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key has been turned to l...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 all-wheel-drive vehicles dinghy and dolly towing notice: towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 two-wheel-drive vehicles dinghy towing notice: if a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow a two...

  • Page 433: Level Control

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Dolly towing (rear wheels off the ground) use the follow...

  • Page 434: Autoride

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if a weight‐distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate, thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch. Autoride ® with this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provide...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used ...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 weight of the trailer how heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on a...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load (a) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight (gvw) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and ...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 trailering may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight. Tongue or kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the gvwr (gross vehicle weight rating) or the rgawr (rear gross axle weight rating). See “total...

  • Page 439

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 weight‐distributing hitch adjustment a: body to ground distance b: front of vehicle when using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance (a) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow v...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to reinstall the hitch cover: 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push the upper tabs in the hitch cover into the chrome slots in the fascia. 2. Move the bottom of the cover forward until the lower tabs line ...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tow/haul mode pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/ haul mode is on. Tow/haul is a feature that assists w...

  • Page 442: Warning:

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 trailer brakes a loaded trailer that weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake cont...

  • Page 444: Warning:

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 driving on grades reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Vehicles can tow in d (drive). Shi...

  • Page 445: Warning:

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into p (park). 5. Release the brake pedal. { warning: it can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking br...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 trailer wiring harness heavy-duty trailer wiring harness package the vehicle has a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector attached to the rear bumper beam next to the integrated trailer hitch. The seven-wire harness cont...

  • Page 447: Trailer Recommendations

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 electric brake control wiring provisions these wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel contains blunt cut w...

  • Page 448: Notes

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2 notes 6-56.

  • Page 449: Section 7

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 7 service and appearance care service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 california propositio...

  • Page 450: Section 7

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 7 service and appearance care windshield wiper blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58 tire sidewall labeling . ....

  • Page 451: Section 7

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 7 service and appearance care electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-109 add-on electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-109 windshield wiper fuses . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 452: Service

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 service for service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts have one of these marks: accessories and modifications when non‐dealer/non‐reta...

  • Page 453: Requirements

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 gm accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your gm dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine gm accessories. When you go to your gm dealer and ask for gm accessories, you will k...

  • Page 454: Warning:

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 doing your own service work if this vehicle is a two‐mode hybrid, see the two‐mode hybrid manual for more information. { warning: you can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle withou...

  • Page 455: Fuel

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as top tier deterg...

  • Page 456: Gasoline Octane

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 gasoline octane if the vehicle has the 6.0l v8 engine (vin code j), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as...

  • Page 457: Additives

    Additives to provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the united states are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However, some ...

  • Page 458

    We encourage the use of e85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in e85 is a “renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (e85) pump available. The u.S. Department of energy has an al...

  • Page 459: Filling The Tank

    To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Filling the tank { warning: fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all t...

  • Page 460: Warning:

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to open the fuel door, push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back t...

  • Page 461: Warning:

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if the vehicle has a driver information center (dic), the tighten gas cap message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. { warning: if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow...

  • Page 462: Checking Things Under

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 checking things under the hood { warning: an electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { warning: things that...

  • Page 463: Hood Release

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 hood release to open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine compartment overview if the vehicle is a two-mode hybrid, see the two-mode hybrid manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 6.2l engine this is what you will see: 7-16.

  • Page 465: Engine Oil

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 7‑22. B. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 7‑27. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 7‑44. D. Battery on page 7‑43. E. Engine oil fill cap. ...

  • Page 466

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, s...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 what kind of engine oil to use look for three things: . Gm4718m this vehicle's engine requires a special oil meeting gm standard gm4718m. Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils w...

  • Page 468: Engine Oil Life System

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine oil additives / engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet gm standards are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system f...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 how to reset the engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil chang...

  • Page 470: Engine Air Cleaner/filter

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 7‑16 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. Inspect the air cleaner/filter every other oil change and replace it at the first oil change after each 50,0...

  • Page 471: Warning:

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter sealing surfaces and the housing. 5. Inspect or replace the engine air c...

  • Page 472

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 automatic transmission fluid when to check and change automatic transmission fluid it is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmi...

  • Page 473

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. 5. Keep the engine running and press the trip/fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until trans temp (transmission temperature)...

  • Page 474

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5. If the fluid level is below the cold check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level into the cold band. It does not take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5l). Do not overfill. 6. Perform a hot chec...

  • Page 475: Cooling System

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify the reading. 5. Safe operating level is within the hot cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not within the hot b...

  • Page 476: Warning:

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a. Coolant surge tank b. Coolant surge tank pressure cap c. Engine cooling fan(s) { warning: an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing...

  • Page 477: Warning:

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could...

  • Page 478: Warning:

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 what to use { warning: adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is se...

  • Page 479

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 checking coolant the vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything els...

  • Page 480: Warning:

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 how to add coolant to the surge tank { warning: you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine...

  • Page 481

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer...

  • Page 482: Engine Overheating

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surg...

  • Page 483: Warning:

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if you do decide to lift the hood , make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not c...

  • Page 484

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if no steam is coming from the engine compartment the engine overheated stop engine or the engine overheated idle engine message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat wa...

  • Page 485: Operating Mode

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 overheated engine protection operating mode if an overheated engine condition exists and the engine power is reduced message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engin...

  • Page 486: Power Steering Fluid

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 7‑16 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the sys...

  • Page 487: Windshield Washer Fluid

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 windshield washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid needs to be added, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing in an area where the tempe...

  • Page 488: Brakes

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 brakes brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 7‑16 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the r...

  • Page 489: Warning:

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 checking brake fluid check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See engine compartment overview on page 7‑16. The fluid level should be above min. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if the...

  • Page 490: Warning:

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 brake wear this vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time...

  • Page 491: Battery

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-q...

  • Page 492: Warning:

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 vehicle storage { warning: batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See jump starting on page 7‑44 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Inf...

  • Page 493

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the...

  • Page 494: Warning:

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the remote negative (−) terminal is a stud located on the right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches. See engine compartment overview on page 7‑16 for more information on the location of the remote positi...

  • Page 495: Warning:

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could g...

  • Page 496

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the remote negative (−) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the veh...

  • Page 497: All-Wheel Drive

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if the vehicle has one, to its ori...

  • Page 498: Rear Axle

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 what to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 8‑10. Rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid...

  • Page 499: Front Axle

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 what to use refer to the maintenance schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 8‑10. Front axle when to check and change lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check fro...

  • Page 500: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 headlamp aiming the vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps have been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aim of the...

  • Page 501

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (a) to the recorded distance from step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (b) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in step 4. Notice: do not cove...

  • Page 502: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (a) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (b) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. R...

  • Page 503: Led Lighting

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 led lighting the vehicle may have led headlamps. For replacement of the led lighting assembly contact your dealer. Back-up lamps to replace this bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See power liftgate on page 3‑14 for more information. 2. ...

  • Page 504: License Plate Lamp

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. When reinstalling, make sure to line up the pins on the taillamp assembly with the vehicle. If you do not line up the pins correctly, you will not be able install the taillamp assembly properly....

  • Page 505: Windshield Wiper Blade

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 windshield wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See scheduled maintenance on page 8‑3. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace t...

  • Page 506: Tires

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 backglass wiper blade replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position, so ...

  • Page 507: Warning:

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. . Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. Seeloading the vehicle on pa...

  • Page 508: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tire sidewall labeling useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustration is an example of a typical p‐metric tire sidewall. Passenger (p‐metric) tire (a) tire size : the tire size code is a co...

  • Page 509

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 (g) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see inflation - tire pressure on page 7‑65 and loading the...

  • Page 510

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tire terminology and definitions air pressure : the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kpa). Accessory weight : ...

  • Page 511

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 intended outboard sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kpa) : the metric unit for air pressure. Light truck (lt‐metric) tire : a tire used on light duty ...

  • Page 512

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 speed rating : an alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction : the friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread : the portion of a ...

  • Page 513: Inflation - Tire Pressure

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 inflation - tire pressure if your vehicle is a two-mode hybrid, see the two-mode hybrid manual for more information. Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: do not let anyone tell you that und...

  • Page 514: High-Speed Operation

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 how to check use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Che...

  • Page 515

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure read...

  • Page 516

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 federal communications commission (fcc) and industry canada see radio frequency statement on page 9‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-210/22...

  • Page 517

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 notice: liquid tire sealants could damage the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors. Sensor damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered by your warranty. Do not use liquid tire sealants. Tpms malfunction light and m...

  • Page 518

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tpms sensor matching process each tpms sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the tpms sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/...

  • Page 519

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the tpms sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, which may take up to 30 seconds to sound...

  • Page 520: Warning:

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See when it is time for new tires on page 7‑73 and wheel replacement on page 7‑77. When rot...

  • Page 521: Buying New Tires

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 when it is time for new tires various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions, influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check t...

  • Page 522: Warning:

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 gm's exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitori...

  • Page 523: Warning:

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: if you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on th...

  • Page 524

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following information relate...

  • Page 525: Wheel Replacement

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a tire marked c may have poor traction performance. Warning: the traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction ...

  • Page 526: Warning:

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 if you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors, replace them only with new gm original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel ...

  • Page 527: Warning: (Continued)

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 warning: (continued) vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to the vehicle, drive slowly, re‐adjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle...

  • Page 528: Changing A Flat Tire

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 changing a flat tire if your vehicle is a two-mode hybrid, see the two-mode hybrid manual for more information. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warnin...

  • Page 529

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 a. Wheel block b. Flat tire the following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the spare tire and tools the equipment you will need is stored under the storage tray, which is located on the driver's...

  • Page 530

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 2. Remove the wing nut (b) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Turn the knob (a) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 4. Remove the wheel blocks and the whe...

  • Page 531

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to access the spare tire: a. Hoist assembly b. Hoist shaft c. Hoist shaft access cover/hole d. Jack handle extensions e. Wheel wrench f. Hoist cable g. Tire/wheel retainer h. Spare tire (valve stem pointed down) i. Hoist shaft acc...

  • Page 532

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (d) and wheel wrench (e) as shown. 5. Insert the open end of the extension (j) through the hole in the rear bumper (i) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end (j) of the extensio...

  • Page 533

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer (g). Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. Once the retaine...

  • Page 534: The Spare Tire

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See changing a flat tire on page 7‑80 for more information. 2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in th...

  • Page 535: Warning:

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { warning: raising your ...

  • Page 536

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 rear position rear tire flat: if the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (b) and both jack handle extensions (c). Attach the wheel wrench (d) to the jack handle extensions (c). Attach t...

  • Page 537: Warning:

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 { warning: rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places w...

  • Page 538: Warning:

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. { warning: wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should...

  • Page 539: Secondary Latch System

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 secondary latch system your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work...

  • Page 540

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with step 5 of removing the spare tire and tools on page 7‑81. 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until ap...

  • Page 541: Warning:

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upwa...

  • Page 542: Tools

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 storing a flat or spare tire and tools { warning: storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Stor...

  • Page 543

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 1. Put the tire (h) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear. 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/ wheel retainer (g) from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the...

  • Page 544

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 4. Insert the open end of the extension (j) through the hole in the rear bumper (i) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and centere...

  • Page 545

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 to store the tools: a. Wheel blocks b. Tool bag with jack tools c. Retaining bracket d. Wing nut retaining tool bag e. Jack f. Wing nut retaining wheel blocks g. Jack knob 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack h...

  • Page 546: Spare Tire

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 regular wheelbase shown, extended wheelbase similar. 6. Return the storage tray to its original stored position. Spare tire your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its...

  • Page 547: Appearance Care

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 appearance care interior cleaning the vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, ...

  • Page 548: Fabric/carpet

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 . Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 l) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-ph soaps. . Too ...

  • Page 549: Leather

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 leather a soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dr...

  • Page 550: Plastic Surfaces

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 instrument panel, vinyl, and other plastic surfaces a soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gentl...

  • Page 551: Care Of Safety Belts

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { warning: do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap a...

  • Page 552: Finish Care

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 high pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kpa) can result in damag...

  • Page 553: Blades

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 protecting exterior bright metal parts bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim, i...

  • Page 554: And Trim

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 aluminum or chrome-plated wheels and trim the vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dr...

  • Page 555: Tires

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 tires to clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overs...

  • Page 556: Chemical Paint Spotting

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 chemical paint spotting some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped dis...

  • Page 557: Electrical System

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine identification the eighth character in the vin is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “engine specifications” under capacities and specifications on page 7...

  • Page 558: Options

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 power windows and other power options circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. If the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool down period, protecting the ci...

  • Page 559

    Black plate (111,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 the vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses usage 1 rear seats 2 rear accessory power outlet 3 steering wheel controls backlight 4 driver door module 5 dome lamps, driver side turn signal 6 driver side turn signal, stop...

  • Page 560

    Black plate (112,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fuses usage 22 driver information center (dic) 23 rear wiper 24 cooled seats 25 driver seat module, remote keyless entry system 26 driver power door lock (unlock feature) circuit breaker usage lt dr driver side power window circu...

  • Page 561: Underhood Fuse Block

    Black plate (113,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 harness connector usage headliner 3 headliner harness connector 3 headliner 2 headliner harness connector 2 headliner 1 headliner harness connector 1 seo/upfitter special equipment option upfitter harness connector circuit breake...

  • Page 562

    Black plate (114,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fuses usage 1 right trailer stop/turn lamp 2 electronic stability suspension control, automatic level control exhaust 3 left trailer stop/turn lamp 4 engine controls fuses usage 5 engine control module, throttle control 6 trailer...

  • Page 563

    Black plate (115,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 fuses usage 24 fuel injectors, ignition coils (left side) 25 trailer park lamps 26 driver side park lamps 27 passenger side park lamps 28 fog lamps 29 horn 30 passenger side high-beam headlamp 31 daytime running lamps (drl) 32 dr...

  • Page 564

    Black plate (116,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 j-case fuses usage 59 heavy duty antilock braking system 60 cooling fan 2 61 antilock brake system 1 62 starter 63 stud 2 (trailer brakes) 64 left bussed electrical center 1 65 electric running boards 66 heated windshield washer ...

  • Page 565

    Black plate (117,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in english and metric conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 8‑10 for more information. Application capacities english metric air co...

  • Page 566

    Black plate (118,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 application capacities english metric transmission fluid (pan removal and replacement) 6.0 qt 5.7 l transfer case fluid 1.5 qt 1.4 l wheel nut torque 140 lb ft 190 y all capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to...

  • Page 567: Section 8

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 8 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 scheduled maintenance . . . ...

  • Page 568: Maintenance Schedule

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 maintenance schedule introduction notice: maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled mai...

  • Page 569: Scheduled Maintenance

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 at your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Your dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment to e...

  • Page 570

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 every engine oil change . Change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 7‑17. An emission control service. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 7‑29. . Windshield washer fluid level check. See windshield ...

  • Page 571

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 additional required services at each fuel stop . Engine oil level check. See engine oil on page 7‑17. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 7‑29. . Windshield washer fluid level check. See windshield washer fluid...

  • Page 572

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 first engine oil change after every 40 000 km/25,000 miles . Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. First engine oil change after every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See engine air cleaner/fil...

  • Page 573

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 first engine oil change after every 160 000 km/100,000 miles . Automatic transmission fluid and filter change (normal service). See automatic transmission fluid on page 7‑24. . Four‐wheel drive only: transfer case fluid change (nor...

  • Page 574: Owner Checks And Services

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 owner checks and services starter switch check { warning: when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is en...

  • Page 575: Warning:

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 ignition transmission lock check while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to lock/off in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to lock/off only when the shift lever is in p (park). . Th...

  • Page 576: Recommended Fluids And

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant engine oil the engine requires a special engine oil meeting gm...

  • Page 577

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 usage fluid/lubricant chassis lubrication chassis lubricant (gm part no. U.S. 12377985, in canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of nlgi #2, category lb or gc-lb. Front and rear axle sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubrican...

  • Page 578

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance replacement parts part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/fil...

  • Page 579: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 engine drive belt routing if your vehicle is a two-mode hybrid, see the two-mode hybrid manual for more information. 8-13.

  • Page 580: Maintenance Record

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 maintenance record after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance re...

  • Page 581

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 8-15.

  • Page 582

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 maintenance record (cont'd) date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed 8-16.

  • Page 583: Section 9

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 section 9 customer assistance information customer assistance and information . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 online owner center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 584: Customer Assistance And

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2010 customer assistance and information customer satisfaction procedure your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to cadillac. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will...

  • Page 585

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  • Page 587: Online Owner Center

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  • Page 588: Telephone (Tty) Users

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  • Page 589: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

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  • Page 590: Roadside Service

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  • Page 591

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  • Page 593

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  • Page 594

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  • Page 595: Collision Damage Repair

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  • Page 597

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  • Page 598

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  • Page 599: Reporting Safety Defects

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  • Page 600: Motors

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  • Page 601: Privacy

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  • Page 602: Event Data Recorders

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  • Page 603: Onstar

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  • Page 604: Notes

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  • Page 605

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  • Page 616

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  • Page 617

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