Cadillac 2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2012 cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 veh...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2012 cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual m driving and operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 driving information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 starting and operating . . . . . . . 9-21 engine exhaust . . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, cadillac, the cadillac crest and wreat...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can b...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 introduction v 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...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-2 in brief instrument panel english version shown; metric similar..

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-3 a. Air vents on page 8‑7. B. Turn and lane‐change lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑7. Windshield wiper/washer on page 5‑4. C. Instrument cluster on page 5‑11. D. Hazard warning fla...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-4 in brief 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 o...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-5 when the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-6 in brief liftgate the liftglass or liftgate cannot be opened if the rear wiper is in motion. Attempting to open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear wiper is in motion will cause the release of the lift...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-7 pressing a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. To disable the power liftgate function, press off on the liftgate switch, see liftgate on page 2‑9. Liftglass if equipped...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-8 in brief seat adjustment to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front o...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-9 memory features the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and brake ped...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-10 in brief second row seats on vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the t...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-11 heated rear seats the buttons are on the rear sear audio (rsa) panel on the rear of the center console. Press m or l to heat the left outboard or right outboard seat cushion and to cycle through ...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-12 in brief passenger sensing system the passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger se...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-13 power folding mirrors to fold the mirrors: 1. Press (c) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (d) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. See power mirrors on page 2‑16...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-14 in brief steering wheel adjustment push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. To set the memory position, see vehicle personalization on page 5‑38. Throttle and brake pedal adjustm...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-15 dome lamp override the dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. K : press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-16 in brief auto: automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. ; : turns on the parking lamps, along w...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-17 climate controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate control with cooled and heated seats shown a. Driver and passenger temperature co...

  • Page 24: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-18 in brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See manual mode on page 9‑33. While using dsc, cr...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-19 the bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, visit www.Gm.Com/b...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-20 in brief cruise control cruise control shown with heated steering wheel button (if equipped) the cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. I : press to turn the system on ...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-21 instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °c or °f depending on the units selec...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-22 in brief rear vision camera (rvc) if available, the rvc 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...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-23 sunroof a. Open or close b. Vent on vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the acc/accessory or on/run, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See r...

  • Page 30: Performance And

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-24 in brief performance and maintenance stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the stabilitrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle i...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 in brief 1-25 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...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 1-26 in brief roadside service u.S.: 1-800-224-1400 canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users (u.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 mexico: 01-800-466-0805 as the owner of a new cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the ro...

  • Page 33: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-...

  • Page 34: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-2 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks 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...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry can...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-4 keys, doors, and windows if enabled through the dic, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See vehicle personalization on page 5‑38. If enabled through the dic, the exterior ...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 notice: when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-6 keys, doors, and windows / (remote start): this button will be on the rke transmitter if you have remote start. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2....

  • Page 39

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 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 handl...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 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 t...

  • Page 41: Doors

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 doors liftgate { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body a...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-10 keys, doors, and windows press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle (b) and lift up. Use the pull cup to lower and close the liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgat...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 if the transmission is shifted out of p (park) and the vehicle accelerates before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fal...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-12 keys, doors, and windows if the battery is properly connected with adequate voltage, the switch is not disabled, and the liftgate still will not function, see a dealer for service. Liftglass if equipped, ...

  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft alarm system your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent al...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-14 keys, doors, and windows if you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the rke transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to start to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if y...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when t...

  • Page 48: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-16 keys, doors, and windows exterior mirrors convex mirrors { warning a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane,...

  • Page 49: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 see power mirrors on page 2‑16. Turn signal indicator the vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane ch...

  • Page 50: Windows

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-18 keys, doors, and windows vehicles with onstar ® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about onstar and how to subscribe to it. See...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 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...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-20 keys, doors, and windows express window anti‐pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be da...

  • Page 53: Roof

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available. Roof sunroof a...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 2-22 keys, doors, and windows if an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal...

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 re...

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do no...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-3 front seats power seat adjustment { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and con...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-4 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks power reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning sittin...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-5 memory seats the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and ...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-6 seats and restraints this feature can be turned on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. See vehicle personalization on page 5‑38. To stop recall movement, press one of the power seat controls, mem...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-7 heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of bu...

  • Page 62: Rear Seats

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-8 seats and restraints rear seats heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the warning under heated ...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-9 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatbac...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-10 seats and restraints 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Folding and tumbling the seat from the third row seat { warning using the third r...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-11 automatic fold and tumble feature the transmission must be in p (park) for this feature to work. { warning automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the s...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-12 seats and restraints returning the seat to the sitting position to return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cann...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-13 { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-14 seats and restraints { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks...

  • Page 69: Safety Belts

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-15 { warning a seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place prop...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-16 seats and restraints why safety belts work when riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windsh...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-17 . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on th...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-18 seats and restraints use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: free-falling latch plate cinching latch plate the following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properl...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-19 if the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for lap‐shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled. 3. Pu...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-20 seats and restraints 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 sla...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-21 rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfo...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-22 seats and restraints 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. { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may not provi...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-23 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 ...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-24 seats and restraints 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 3‑24. Make sure the release button on the...

  • Page 79: Airbag System

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-25 replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person u...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-26 seats and restraints the vehicle may have the following airbags: . If the vehicle has a third row seat, it will have a third row roof-rail airbag. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word airb...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-27 warning (continued) occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. { warni...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-28 seats and restraints the right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the drive...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-29 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 passe...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-30 seats and restraints frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-31 in any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags,...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-32 seats and restraints what will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even real...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-33 in many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-34 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-35 the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: . The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. . The system determines an infant is ...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-36 seats and restraints if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint if a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the v...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-37 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-38 seats and restraints servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-39 in addition, the vehicle may have a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing ...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-40 seats and restraints airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See airbag readiness light on page...

  • Page 95: Child Restraints

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-41 child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat st...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-42 seats and restraints 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. In...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-43 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 cha...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-44 seats and restraints { warning 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 sea...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-45 the restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of r...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-46 seats and restraints forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve t...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-47 children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-48 seats and restraints 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 ch...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-49 depending on where you place the child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent safety belt assemblies or latch anchors for additional pas...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-50 seats and restraints 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 a...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-51 lower anchor and top tether anchor locations second row — 60/40 h (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. I (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether an...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-52 seats and restraints to assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Second row seat — bucket for models with bucket second row seating, the top tether...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-53 do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with th...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-54 seats and restraints { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behin...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-55 are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. . If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the te...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-56 seats and restraints . If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Bef...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-57 in canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-58 seats and restraints for third row seating positions, with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the r...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-59 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 retract...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-60 seats and restraints securing child restraints (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...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 seats and restraints 3-61 secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑49 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child sea...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 3-62 seats and restraints 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 feed the shoulder belt back into the retrac...

  • Page 117: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 rear storage ....

  • Page 118

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 4-2 storage to set to heat mode, press and release the button; the h shows red. Press and release again to turn it off. Insulated containers will not work properly. Use only non-insulated containers. Notice: wh...

  • Page 119: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 storage 4-3 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 th...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 4-4 storage to prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid...

  • Page 121: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 122: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-35 anti-theft alarm system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 tire messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36 transmission messages ...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-3 radio to select preset or favorite radio stations: press and release w or c / x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. Cd/dvd to select tracks o...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-4 instruments and controls to scan radio stations: 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is heard, to place the radio into scan mode. A station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. 2. To s...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-5 windshield washer { warning in freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your visio...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-6 instruments and controls 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 rea...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-7 turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass. To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: compass calibration procedur...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-8 instruments and controls power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: . I...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-9 power outlet 110 volt alternative current the vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outl...

  • Page 130: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-10 instruments and controls ashtrays for vehicles with an ashtray, it is located in the center console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray. Notice: if papers, pins, o...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 132

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-12 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer the vehicle's odometer works together with the driver inf...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-13 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 ...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-14 instruments and controls the front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device....

  • Page 135

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-15 united states canada and mexico when the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbols for on and off, for several seconds as a s...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-16 instruments and controls charging system light this light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to start, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have t...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-17 notice: modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same t...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-18 instruments and controls if one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See recommended fuel on pag...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-19 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 ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-20 instruments and controls 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 vehic...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-21 if the stabilitrak/tcs system is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the stabilitrak/tcs system and the indicator light turns off. See stabilitrak ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-22 instruments and controls engine oil pressure light notice: lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be...

  • Page 143: Information Displays

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-23 front fog lamp light the front fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See fog lamps on page 6‑8 for more info...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-24 instruments and controls operation and displays the dic has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the dic buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The dic displa...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-25 trip/fuel menu items 3 (trip/fuel): press to scroll through the following menu items: odometer press the trip/fuel button until odometer displays. This display shows the distance ...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-26 instruments and controls to start the timer, press the set/reset button while timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including tim...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-27 engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the maintenance schedule in this manual. See maintenance schedule on page 11‑3 for more in...

  • Page 148: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-28 instruments and controls battery voltage this display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read battery voltage 13...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-29 battery voltage and charging messages battery low start vehicle when the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the ...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-30 instruments and controls hood open this message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-31 if this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. Engine overheated idle engine this message displays...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-32 instruments and controls engine power messages engine power is reduced this message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine co...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-33 service right headlamp assembly on some models, this message will be displayed when the right headlamp is out and needs to be serviced. See “led lighting” in led lighting on page ...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-34 instruments and controls 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 blocke...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-35 traction xx stabilitrak xx this message displays when the traction control and/or stabilitrak systems have been turned on or off. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel s...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-36 instruments and controls anti-theft alarm system messages service theft deterrent system this message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not restart s...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-37 see tires on page 10‑46, vehicle load limits on page 9‑16, and tire pressure on page 10‑52. The dic also shows the tire pressure values. See “dic operation and displays (with dic ...

  • Page 158: Vehicle

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-38 instruments and controls vehicle personalization your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be pr...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-39 francais: all messages will appear in french. Espanol: all messages will appear in spanish. Arabic: all messages will appear in arabic. Chinese: all messages will appear in chines...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-40 instruments and controls all at key out: all of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. All in park (default): all of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into p (par...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-41 lights on (default): the exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the rke transmitter. No change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting ...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-42 instruments and controls no change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the d...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-43 for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: normal: the chime volume will be set to a normal level. Loud: the chime volume will...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-44 instruments and controls button and key out (default): if the features are enabled through the easy exit setup menu, the driver seat will move back, and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel feature, th...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-45 on: the driver seat, and on some vehicles, the outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) tran...

  • Page 166: Universal Remote

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-46 instruments and controls factory settings this feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until factory settings app...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-47 this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. ...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-48 instruments and controls 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Find the “learn” or “smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached ...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-49 programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to ...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-50 instruments and controls example of eight dip switches with two positions example of eight dip switches with three positions the panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 instruments and controls 5-51 a. Left button (up, +, or on) b. Middle button (middle, 0, or neutral) c. Right button (down, −, or off) 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from ...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 5-52 instruments and controls universal remote system operation 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. Repr...

  • Page 173: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 6-2 lighting the exterior lamps control has four positions: p (off): turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (drl). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the autom...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 lighting 6-3 turning on and enabling intellibeam press and release the intellibeam button on the inside rear view mirror. The intellibeam indicator on the mirror will turn on to let you know the system has been...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 6-4 lighting . The other vehicle's lamp(s) cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow, road spray, mist or other airborne obstructions. . Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked or obstructed...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 lighting 6-5 exterior lamps off 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...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 6-6 lighting to turn off the drl lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to the off position and then release. For vehicles first sold in canada, the transmission must be in the p (park) position before the drl ...

  • Page 180: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 6-8 lighting fog lamps for vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. The fog lam...

  • Page 181: Lighting Features

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 lighting 6-9 dome lamps the dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located be...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 6-10 lighting battery load 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...

  • Page 183: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-3 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4...

  • Page 184: Introduction

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-2 infotainment system introduction infotainment read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates. The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions. Keeping y...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-3 always be alert and obey traffic and roadway laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from the navigation system. Because the navigation system uses street map information that ...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-4 infotainment system overview a. O / n (power/volume) b. Z (eject) c. Mark touch screen button d. 0 (zoom in) touch screen button e. Map scale f. North up/heading up symbol g. No gps symbol h. Full map touch...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-5 q. Audio r. Fav (favorite) s. 5 (phone) t. E (sound) u. Config (configure) v. Dest (destination) w. Rpt (repeat) x. Nav (navigation) language — english/metric to change the language of t...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-6 infotainment system 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...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-7 number. The system displays the house number range that is available for the street. 9. Press go. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. 10. Select the route preference for f...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-8 infotainment system 6. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in the screen button on the display. The name appears in that preset destination screen but...

  • Page 191: Radio

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-9 radio am-fm radio 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 add...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-10 infotainment system finding a station am source shown, other sources similar if viewing a map screen, press the source screen (am, fm, xm (if equipped), cd, etc.) button. The display splits between the au...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-11 categories. The station information appears on the display. See “radio menu” in this section to add and remove xm categories from the category list. Removed categories do not appear on...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-12 infotainment system add artist: press to save the song that is currently playing by the artist's name. Clear all: press and hold the clear all screen button to clear the stored favorite songs. Del: press ...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-13 setting the tone treble: press + or − to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. Mid (midrange): press + or − to increase or decrease ...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-14 infotainment system radio menu press config to enter the configure menu screen, then press config repeatedly until radio is selected or press the radio screen button to make changes for radio information ...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-15 at higher volume settings, where the music is much louder than the background noise, there may be little or no adjustments by audiopilot. For more information on audiopilot, visit www....

  • Page 198

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-16 infotainment system xm™ radio messages xl (explicit language channels): xl on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blo...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-17 radio reception frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic...

  • Page 200: Audio Players

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-18 infotainment system if a cellular telephone antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the am-fm antenna are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to ...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-19 as each new track starts to play, the track number displays. If an error appears on the display, see “cd/dvd messages” in this section. If viewing a map screen, press the cd screen but...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-20 infotainment system y / © or ¨ / z (seek/scan): 1. To seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the next track. 2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds h...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-21 o / 3 (power/volume): 1. Press to turn the system on and off. 2. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume of the audio system. 3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to tu...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-22 infotainment system top menu: press to display the first menu of the dvd. This is not available on all dvds. Menu: press to display the dvd menu of the current area of the dvd that is playing. This button...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-23 languages, parental level, audio, and to view the aspect of the dvd. These settings are not available on all dvds. This button is not available for dvd audio. Audio language: press eng...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-24 infotainment system z (previous track/chapter): 1. Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. 2. Press again to go to the previous track or chapter. This button may not work when the dv...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-25 . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There may have been a problem while burning the cd/dvd. . The label may be caught in the cd/dvd player. If the cd/dv...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-26 infotainment system 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...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-27 a warning message will display for a few seconds. A message to safely remove the device displays. Mp3 using an mp3 cd mp3 format there are guidelines that must be met, when creating an...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-28 infotainment system . Maximum number of folders is 100 with a maximum hierarchy of eight folders. . Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-29 playing an mp3 while playing a cd, the navigation system is available. When you insert a cd, the cd tab displays. If a dsp setting is selected for the cd, it will be activated each tim...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-30 infotainment system artist, or album. It may take a few minutes for the system to sort the mp3. Y / © or ¨ / z (seek/scan): 1. To seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the next track. 2. Press the down...

  • Page 213: Rear Seat

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-31 drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in p (park). See defensive driving on page 9‑3 for more information on driver distraction. To switch the rse ...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-32 infotainment system before driving the rse is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. In severe or extreme weather...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-33 these headphones can be used to listen to the radio, cds, dvds, mp3s, dvd‐as, or any auxiliary source connected to a/v jacks or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this featur...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-34 infotainment system battery replacement to change the batteries on the headphones: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. 2. ...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-35 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. T...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-36 infotainment system notice: avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur. See “cleaning the video screens” later in this section for more information. Remote control to use the remote con...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-37 n , q , p , o (menu navigation arrows): use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. R (enter): press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. Z (display ...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-38 infotainment system e (audio): press this button to change audio tracks on dvds that have this feature when the dvd is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. { (subtitles): p...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-39 tips and troubleshooting chart problem recommended action there is no power. The ignition might not be turned to on/run or acc/ accessory. The picture does not fill the screen. There a...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-40 infotainment system tips and troubleshooting chart (cont'd) problem recommended action sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, an...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-41 cleaning the video screen when cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could resu...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-42 infotainment system . Cd-video: a cd that has a movie. . Cd-r/rw: a disc that has audio files such as cd-r with downloaded mp3 files, mpeg, or jpeg files. The dvd player and discs are coded by global regi...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-43 display information from both dvd players and both a/v inputs. F. Av output (audio/video output jack) . Wired headphones or video output can be plugged in with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) jack t...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-44 infotainment system m. Eject x . Press to eject a disc from the dvd slot. If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed, it will automatically reload into the player. Another way to reload a disc ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-45 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 t...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-46 infotainment system settings for parental control use the setup menu to access the parental control feature. It allows for control of the type of movie rating content (from g to adult) that can be viewed ...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-47 to create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the enter button to confirm. The default password is 136900. To change the parental control password...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-48 infotainment system the following discs are compatible with the dvd player: . Dvd-video: a dvd that has video. . Cd-da: a cd that has music or sound content only. . Cd-video: a cd that has a movie. . Cd-r...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-49 adjusted independently, as well as display information from both dvd players and both a/v inputs. F. Usb port . Connect usb drive to listen to music or view pictures. To charge devices...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-50 infotainment system or eject the disc, to cancel the pre-stop feature and to clear the disc position memory. M. Eject x . Press to eject a disc from the dvd slot. If a disc is ejected from the player, but...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-51 the angle mark allows different viewing angles on the dvd player. To set the angle mark: 1. Press the setup button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to nav...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-52 infotainment system preference setup menu to set the audio playback language: 1. Press the setup button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to sel...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-53 to create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the enter button to confirm. The default password is 136900. To change the parental control password...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-54 infotainment system 3-4 channel selector: this is located on the right earpiece. Either channel 3 or 4 can be selected with the channel selector. The driver side monitor is designated as channel 3, and th...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-55 remote control buttons power: press to turn the headrest dvd rse system on and off. Source: press to select between monitor 3, monitor 4, or av input. Any video equipment connected to ...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-56 infotainment system sound around select: press to select an fm transmitter channel. The sound around select lets the dvd audio play over the vehicle’s sound system by tuning the radio to one of the six fm...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-57 display: press to scroll through display information on the upper left corner of the screen, such as title, chapter/track, time elapsed, and time remaining, or to turn off the display ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-58 infotainment system if the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep it in a cool, dry place. Playing audio cd when an audio cd is playing, the display shows ...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-59 selecting a play mode the order the songs are played can be temporarily chosen on a disc. The folder play mode is the default. Press the repeat button to access the play mode options. ...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-60 infotainment system do not touch the bottom side of a cd or dvd while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up cds or dvds by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-61 © ¨ (seek): when listening to fm, am, or xm (if equipped), press either the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channels and stay there. This f...

  • Page 244: Navigation

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-62 infotainment system navigation using the navigation system this section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the buttons located on the navigation system along with the ...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-63 button cycles through full map and the tab that displays the current audio source (am, fm, xm (if equipped), cd, etc.). Full map displays the screen in full map view. Selecting the aud...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-64 infotainment system information such as street names, street address, turn restrictions, etc. A detailed area includes all major highways, service roads, and residential roads. The detailed areas include ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-65 if scrolling while the vehicle is in motion, there is one scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. Keep pressing on the map screen to scroll for a longer distance. If you have us...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-66 infotainment system the distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to the final destination, depending on the option selected. The straight line to dis...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-67 the shaded triangle indicates the north direction. While in heading up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the v...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-68 infotainment system more: press to view more poi categories. Franchise search: 1. Press to display a list of pre-set franchise categories near the vehicle's current location. 2. Press the desired franchis...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-69 clear all: press this screen button to clear all selected poi categories. Driving on a route when driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuv...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-70 infotainment system dual mode this dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or interstate exit list on the other half....

  • Page 253

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-71 enter the city name or press the last 5 cities screen button. The last 5 cities screen displays a list of the last five city names that had been entered. Select a city from the list an...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-72 infotainment system the number of available streets. Press this button to view the list and select a street. 5. Once a street has been selected, select house to enter the house number. The system displays...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-73 see “getting started on your route” in this section for more information. Point of interest (poi) the point of interest (poi) destination entry method lets you select a destination fro...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-74 infotainment system 5. Press go, located next to the poi. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 6. Select the route preference for fastest, shortest, or other. The system calculates and hi...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-75 to use the address book entry method: 1. Press dest. 2. Press g . A list of the address book addresses display. 3. Press go, located next to the destination. The map screen, with the d...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-76 infotainment system from map this destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling on the map. ) from map: press to enter the from map destination entry method. To use this destina...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-77 4. Press latitude and select either n (north) or s (south) to enter the direction of the latitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the latitude coordinate. 5. Press longitude a...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-78 infotainment system 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 to...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-79 onstar destination download screen . Press go, the navigation system calculates route(s). Select a route (i.E. Shortest route), and start guidance. . Press map, the navigation system d...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-80 infotainment system database and routing by coordinates is not available, the go and map buttons gray out and routing will not be available. Press the blue onstar button for further assistance. . The call...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-81 turn list press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. R / q (scroll arrows): press the arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-82 infotainment system add stopover press 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. O...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-83 adding destinations to the address book there are two ways to add a destination to the address book: . To add the current vehicle position to the address book, press the mark screen bu...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-84 infotainment system configure menu press config to adjust several of the system's features and preferences. The last selected config screen is the screen that displays: sound, radio, nav (navigation), dis...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-85 volume: press + or − to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts. The system will respond with the adjusted voice level. Voice guidance: press on or off to turn voice in...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-86 infotainment system 5. Press the phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard to input or change the phone number. 6. Press ok to save your changes, then press back to return to the address book inf...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-87 1. Press the map database information/remove map data screen button to display the map coverage area screen. 2. Press the remove map data screen button to remove the map data. A screen...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-88 infotainment system three types of traffic information for major roadways are displayed on the navigation system: . Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents and disabled vehicles . Scheduled t...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-89 traffic icon the traffic icon appears on the traffic tab, next to the word traffic, when traffic is found in the local area. The traffic icon has three different condition displays. Th...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-90 infotainment system 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...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-91 . Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with average speed between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 72 km/h (45 mph). . Green indicates normal traffic flow with average speed above 72 km...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-92 infotainment system scrolling to traffic events on the map while scrolling the map, traffic condition icons may appear. Traffic events may appear up to 75 mi (125 km) from your current position. To receiv...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-93 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: ...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-94 infotainment system the rpt (repeat) button is for navigation traffic maneuvers only. It is not used to repeat traffic prompts. During a traffic voice prompt, if rpt is pressed, the current prompt playbac...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-95 display press config to enter the configure menu options, then press config repeatedly until display is selected or press the display screen button. Display off press this screen butto...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-96 infotainment system for more information about the rear vision camera, see rear vision camera (rvc) on page 9‑48 in the vehicle owner manual. Rear display(s) press the rear display(s) screen button to all...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-97 this system may not be available or interferences may occur if any of the following are true: . Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large trucks, or a tunnel. . Objects ar...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-98 infotainment system . Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly. See your dealer if other problems occur. Problems with route gu...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-99 ordering map data updates the map database in the vehicle is the most up-to-date information available when the vehicle was produced. The map database is updated periodically, provided...

  • Page 282: Voice Recognition

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-100 infotainment system voice recognition the navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and onstar (if equipped) features. Voice recogniti...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-101 . Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind. . To use the voice recognition system, the map dvd must be loaded and the navigati...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-102 infotainment system system help: instructs the system to assist with display commands. Radio commands the following are radio commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as the...

  • Page 285: Phone

    Black plate (103,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-103 phone bluetooth for vehicles equipped with bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. . Sha...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (104,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-104 infotainment system when to speak: a short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to speak: speak clearly in a c...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (105,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-105 pairing a phone 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “bluetooth.” this command can be skipped. 3. Say “pair.” the system responds with instructions and a four‐digit person...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (106,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-106 infotainment system storing and deleting phone numbers the system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the hands‐free directory that is shared between the bluetooth and onstar systems, if eq...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (107,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-107 listing stored numbers the list command will list all stored numbers and name tags. Using the “list” command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “directory.” 3. Say “hand...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (108,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-108 infotainment system receiving a call when an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b / g to answer the call. . Press c / x to ignore a call. ...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (109,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 infotainment system 7-109 transferring audio from the bluetooth system to a cell phone during a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b / g . 2. Say “transfer call.” transferring audio to the bluetooth...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (110,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 7-110 infotainment system clearing the system unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and ph...

  • Page 293: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system (rear climate with rear seat audio...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 8-2 climate controls i. Rear (rear climate control) j. Air delivery mode control off: press the driver side temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is ...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 climate controls 8-3 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°c (74°f) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 8-4 climate controls freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (defrost): this mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield ...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 climate controls 8-5 conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the def...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 8-6 climate controls rear climate control system (rear climate with rear seat audio) for vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located ...

  • Page 299: Air Vents

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 climate controls 8-7 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 ...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 8-8 climate controls . Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the vehicle. . Adding outside equipment to the front of the vehicle, such as hood-air defl...

  • Page 301: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 302: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-52 gasoline specifications (u.S. And canada only) . . . . 9-52 california fuel req...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment section for m...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-4 driving and operating control of a vehicle braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking braking action involves perception time and reacti...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-5 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothi...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-6 driving and operating remember: antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Off-road driving all-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel drive and vehicles no...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-7 loading the vehicle for off-road driving { warning . Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flyi...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-8 driving and operating when driving on hills: . Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. . Maintain a slow speed. . When possible, drive straight up or down the hill. . Slow down when appro...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-9 . The vehicle can roll backward quickly and you could lose control. . If driving downhill when the vehicle stalls, shift to a lower gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight ...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-10 driving and operating driving in mud, sand, snow, or ice use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck. Traction changes when ...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-11 check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. More frequent maintenance se...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-12 driving and operating highway hypnosis always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Other driving ti...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-13 . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter driving driving on snow or ice...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-14 driving and operating blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the roadside service (u.S. And canada) on page...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-15 if the vehicle is stuck 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” later in this sectio...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-16 driving and operating notice: never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehic...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-17 loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (a), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (b) in kilograms and pounds. The tire and loading information la...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-18 driving and operating example 1 a. Maximum vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) b. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) c. Available occupant and cargo w...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-19 weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/tire label a vehicle specific certification/ tire label is attached to t...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-20 driving and operating weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go ...

  • Page 321: Starting And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-21 automatic level control the automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the road sensing suspension. See road sensing suspension on page 9‑40. This type of level contr...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-22 driving and operating new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. . Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See trail...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-23 retained accessory power (rap) will remain active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9‑26. This position locks the ignition. It may also lock the steering wheel and automati...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-24 driving and operating the switch stays in this position when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles. If you leave the key in the acc/ ...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-25 prevent possible vehicle component damage. When this happens, hold the ignition switch in the start position to continue engine cranking. Notice: cranking the engine for long periods...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-26 driving and operating 3. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt ac outlet. { warning plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension ...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-27 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in p (park). Leaving the vehicle with the engine running { war...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-28 driving and operating if the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery. See jump starting on page 10‑88 for more information. To shift out o...

  • Page 329: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-29 engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the ...

  • Page 330: Automatic

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-30 driving and operating 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 ar...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-31 p (park): this position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-32 driving and operating d (drive): this position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than about 55 km/h (35 mph), push the...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-33 may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. Manual mode driver shift control (dsc) the vehicle has driver shift control (dsc). Dsc control...

  • Page 334: Drive Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-34 driving and operating also see “tow/haul mode” under towing equipment on page 9‑65 for more information. The tow/haul mode works with the autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride w...

  • Page 335: Brakes

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-35 brakes 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 start...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-36 driving and operating 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 com...

  • Page 337: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-37 drive off. After the driver completely stops and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a grade, hsa will be automatically activated. During the transition period between when...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-38 driving and operating if a dic message appears, make sure the stabilitrak system has not been turned off using the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak button. Then turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seco...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-39 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...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-40 driving and operating adding non‐dealer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See accessories and modifications on page 10‑3. Locking rear axle vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more ...

  • Page 341: Cruise Control

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-41 better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper veh...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-42 driving and operating cruise control shown with heated steering wheel button (if equipped) the cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. I (on/off): press to turn the syst...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-43 reducing speed while using cruise control if the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the set– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is r...

  • Page 344: Object Detection

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-44 driving and operating object detection systems ultrasonic parking assist if available, the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) system uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding ...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-45 parking assist off: this message occurs if the driver disables the system or if the vehicle is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in r (reverse). Parking assist blocked see owners manual: t...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-46 driving and operating how the system works the sbza symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, indicating it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before makin...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-47 the sbza displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When sbza is disabled for any reason o...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-48 driving and operating rear vision camera (rvc) if available, the rear vision camera (rvc) system displays part of the scene behind the vehicle. { warning the rvc system does not display pedestrians, bicyc...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-49 the delay that is received after shifting out of r (reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be canceled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the n...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-50 driving and operating 4. Select the rear camera options screen button. The rear camera options screen displays. 5. Touch the guidelines screen button. The screen button will be highlighted when on. Rvc lo...

  • Page 351: Fuel

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-51 when the system does not seem to work properly the rvc system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The rvc is turned off. See “turning the rvc system on or off” ear...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-52 driving and operating recommended fuel use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-53 fuel 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, allowi...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-54 driving and operating fuel e85 (85% ethanol) vehicles that have a flexfuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (e85). For all other ve...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-55 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 the instructions on the fu...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-56 driving and operating be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces ...

  • Page 357: Towing

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-57 warning (continued) . Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. . ...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-58 driving and operating (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. . Vehicles can tow in d (drive). Shift the transm...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-59 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 combinat...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-60 driving and operating the tow/haul mode may be used if the transmission shifts too often. See tow/haul mode on page 9‑33. When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: engin...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-61 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenan...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-62 driving and operating the following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read th...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-63 use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle axle ratio maximum trailer weight gcwr* escalade 2wd 6.2l v8 3....

  • Page 364

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-64 driving and operating trailer tongue weight (a) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight (b) up to the maximum...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-65 towing equipment hitches the correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Many trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latch...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-66 driving and operating 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...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-67 trailer brakes a loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-68 driving and operating headlamps as a second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the battery. Electric brake control wiring provisions these wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part o...

  • Page 369: Conversions And

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 driving and operating 9-69 operating the vehicle in tow/haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of tow/haul when the vehicle is u...

  • Page 370: Notes

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 9-70 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 371: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perchlorate materials requ...

  • Page 372: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-2 vehicle care wheels and tires tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . 10-47 tire designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 tire terminology and definit...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-3 california proposition 65 warning most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiv...

  • Page 374: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have ...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-5 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. 4. Lift the hood. Before closing t...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 6.2l v8 engine.

  • Page 377

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-7 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑13. B. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑15. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10‑88. D. Batte...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-8 vehicle care checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle ...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-9 approved certification mark. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification. Notice: failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can r...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-10 vehicle care indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been dimin...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-11 change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in maintenance schedule on page 11‑3. Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in recommended fluids and lubrica...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-12 vehicle care 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑6 for more information. 2. Flip th...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-13 see engine compartment overview on page 10‑6 for more information. 2. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Install the dipstick b...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-14 vehicle care remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. Never use compressed air to clean the filter. Replacing the engine air cleaner/ filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. See eng...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-15 cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Coolant surge tank b. Coolant surge tank pressure cap c. Engine cooling fan(s) (out of vie...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-16 vehicle care engine coolant the cooling system in the vehicle is filled with dex-cool engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever o...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-17 notice: if extra inhibitors and/or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the vehicle could be damaged. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-18 vehicle care 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 enoug...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-19 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose c...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-20 vehicle care instrument panel. See engine cooling system messages on page 5‑30 and engine power messages on page 5‑32. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead ...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-21 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 p...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-22 vehicle care 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...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-23 how to check power steering fluid notice: extremely small amounts of contamination can cause steering system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow contaminants to contact th...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-24 vehicle care notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to fre...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-25 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 ve...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-26 vehicle care refer to the maintenance schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See maintenance schedule on page 11‑3. Checking brake fluid check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid rese...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-27 battery if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See engine com...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-28 vehicle care how to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A. Drain plug b. Fill plug if the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-29 what to use refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-30 vehicle care what to use refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Starter switch check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicl...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-31 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 ...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-32 vehicle care wiper blade replacement windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See maintenance schedule on page 11‑3. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in...

  • Page 403: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-33 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. Glass replacement if the windshield or front side glass must be replaced, see your dealer to determi...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-34 vehicle care headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly. To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Op...

  • Page 405: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-35 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly. 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-36 vehicle care high intensity discharge (hid) lighting { warning the low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, y...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-37 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly ...

  • Page 408: Electrical System

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-38 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the c...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-39 fuses and circuit breakers if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination o...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-40 vehicle care.

  • Page 411

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-41 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses usage 1 right trailer stop/ turn lamp 2 electronic stability suspension control, automatic level cont...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-42 vehicle care fuses usage 33 daytime running lamps 2 (if equipped) 34 sunroof 35 key ignition system, theft deterrent system 36 windshield wiper 37 seo b2 upfitter usage (battery) 38 electric adjustable p...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-43 j-case fuses usage 66 not used 67 transfer case 68 stud 1 (trailer connector battery power) 69 mid-bussed electrical center 1 70 climate control blower 71 power liftgate module 72 left busse...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-44 vehicle care the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses usage 1 rear seats 2 rear accessory power outlet fuses usage 3 steering wheel controls backlight 4 dr...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-45 fuses usage 17 interior lamps 18 power door lock 1 (unlock feature) 19 rear seat entertainment 20 ultrasonic rear parking assist, power liftgate 21 power door lock 1 (lock feature) 22 driver...

  • Page 416: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-46 vehicle care harness connector usage headliner 2 headliner harness connector 2 headliner 1 headliner harness connector 1 seo/ upfitter special equipment option upfitter harness connector circuit breaker ...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-47 warning (continued) . Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount the tires. . Do not spin t...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-48 vehicle care (b) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm's specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. ...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-49 (c) aspect ratio : a two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in item c of the tire illustration, it ...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-50 vehicle care maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Dot markings : a code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the u.S....

  • Page 421

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-51 model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (p-metric) tire : a tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-52 vehicle care recommended inflation pressure. See “tire and loading information label” under vehicle load limits on page 9‑16. Tire pressure if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more ...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-53 remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure ...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-54 vehicle care each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tir...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-55 tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. Tpms sensors a...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-56 vehicle care factory-installed tire inflator kits use a gm approved liquid tire sealant. Using non-approved tire sealants could damage the tpms sensors. See tire sealant and compressor kit on page 10‑67 ...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-57 should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the tpms sensor. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off at the next ignition cycle. The sen...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-58 vehicle care replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. . There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cu...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-59 reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10‑55. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and speci...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-60 vehicle care maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more inf...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-61 { warning mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. Use the correct size, brand, and type of t...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-62 vehicle care different size tires and wheels if wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and ...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-63 all passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear the treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-64 vehicle care wheel alignment and tire balance the tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment a...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-65 tire chains { warning do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, ...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-66 vehicle care { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it i...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-67 the following information explains how to repair or change a tire. Tire sealant and compressor kit { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine e...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-68 vehicle care read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes: a. Air compressor b. Tire sealant canister c. Power plug d. On/off button e. Pressure gauge f. Air ...

  • Page 439

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-69 if a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See if a tire goes flat on page 10‑65 for other important sa...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-70 vehicle care notice: if the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and comp...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-71 see roadside service (u.S. And canada) on page 13‑7 or roadside service (mexico) on page 13‑9. If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kpa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation p...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-72 vehicle care 8. Plug the power plug (c) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See power outlets on page 5‑8 in the owner manual. If the vehi...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-73 4. Turn the tire sealant canister (b) so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor. 5. Lift the tire sealant canister (b) from the compressor and replace with a ne...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-74 vehicle care 2. Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit. 3. Remove the sealant and compressor kit by pulling the velcro strip up and back. 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its plastic tra...

  • Page 445

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-75 use the following tools: a. Jack b. Wheel blocks c. Jack handle d. Jack handle extensions e. Wheel wrench to access the spare tire: a. Hoist assembly b. Hoist shaft c. Hoist shaft access cov...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-76 vehicle care 3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull the lock out. 4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (d) and wheel wrench (e), as shown. 5. Inse...

  • Page 447

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-77 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing...

  • Page 448

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-78 vehicle care 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking locations (overall view) a. F...

  • Page 449

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-79 front position front tire flat: if the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensi...

  • Page 450

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-80 vehicle care { 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...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-81 { warning wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torq...

  • Page 452

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-82 vehicle care 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, loo...

  • Page 453

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-83 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (d) and wheel wrench (e), as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (j) through the hole in the rear bumper (i) (hoist shaft access hole). ...

  • Page 454

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-84 vehicle care to store the tools: a. Wheel blocks b. Tool bag 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,...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-85 secondary latch system this 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 ...

  • Page 456

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-86 vehicle care a. Jack b. Wheel blocks 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (a) on the wheel blocks (b), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely. 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and whe...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-87 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { warning someone standing too cl...

  • Page 458: Jump Starting

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-88 vehicle care after installing the spare tire on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and check that the spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 112 km/h (70 m...

  • Page 459

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-89 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you do not want. You wo...

  • Page 460

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-90 vehicle care 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 10‑6 for more informat...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-91 before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will...

  • Page 462

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-92 vehicle care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably ne...

  • Page 463: Towing

    Black plate (93,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-93 towing towing the vehicle notice: to avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance a...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (94,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-94 vehicle care 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 ...

  • Page 465

    Black plate (95,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-95 two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To dolly tow a t...

  • Page 466: Appearance Care

    Black plate (96,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-96 vehicle care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See parking brake on page 9‑36. 4. Put the transmission in p (park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an ...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (97,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-97 damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to rem...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (98,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-98 vehicle care tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a ti...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (99,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-99 underbody maintenance use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion ca...

  • Page 470

    Black plate (100,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-100 vehicle care to prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . Never u...

  • Page 471

    Black plate (101,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 vehicle care 10-101 if the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial uphol...

  • Page 472

    Black plate (102,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 10-102 vehicle care do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: use of air fre...

  • Page 473: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 474

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-2 service and maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades....

  • Page 475: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first...

  • Page 476

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-4 service and maintenance engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the ...

  • Page 477

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See exterior care on page 10‑96. . Check restraint system comp...

  • Page 478

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-6 service and maintenance.

  • Page 479

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — normal a) check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge v...

  • Page 480

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-8 service and maintenance.

  • Page 481: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — severe a) check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge v...

  • Page 482

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-10 service and maintenance battery the battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . To avoid break‐down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery...

  • Page 483

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-11 shocks and struts shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. . Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while braking, longer stopping dist...

  • Page 484

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-12 service and maintenance windshield for safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . Trained dealer technicians ...

  • Page 485

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your...

  • Page 486

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant front and rear axle sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 89021677, in canada 89021678). Transfer case dexron ® -vi automatic transmission fluid. ...

  • Page 487

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number en...

  • Page 488: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-16 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provi...

  • Page 489

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 490

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 491: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12...

  • Page 492: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13 for more info...

  • Page 493

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 6.2l v8 f automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) engine drive belt routing if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for m...

  • Page 494: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 12-4 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 495: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . ...

  • Page 496

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac cust...

  • Page 497

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada ...

  • Page 498

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-4 customer information however, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled t...

  • Page 499

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-5 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263...

  • Page 500

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-6 customer information customer assistance for text telephone (tty) users (u.S. And canada) to assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use text telephones (ttys), cadillac ...

  • Page 501

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-7 . Retrieve your favorite articles, quizzes, tips and multimedia galleries organized into the features and auto care sections. . Download the owner manual for your vehicle, quickly and ...

  • Page 502

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-8 customer information roadside service is not a part of the new vehicle limited warranty. Cadillac and general motors of canada limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the roadside serv...

  • Page 503

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-9 each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary cadillac parts and tools required to handle most roadside repairs. Services not included i...

  • Page 504

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-10 customer information this program expires two years from the date of the invoice for the vehicle, regardless of vehicle mileage and changes in vehicle ownership. For more information about the renewal of...

  • Page 505

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-11 . *trip interruption: this service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest cadillac dealership to r...

  • Page 506

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-12 customer information services not included in roadside assistance roadside assistance does not cover or reimburse services for the following: . Events caused by fraud or bad faith by the driver. . Vehicl...

  • Page 507

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-13 scheduling service appointments (u.S. And canada) when the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and ...

  • Page 508

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-14 customer information original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by gm for shuttle service. In addition, for u.S. Customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or r...

  • Page 509

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-15 recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being...

  • Page 510

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-16 customer information move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involv...

  • Page 511

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-17 service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical...

  • Page 512: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-18 customer information reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or dea...

  • Page 513: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-19 reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadill...

  • Page 514

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-20 customer information this data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: edr data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash...

  • Page 515

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 customer information 13-21 gm vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other gm system containing personal information. Radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that oper...

  • Page 516: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 13-22 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 517: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navig...

  • Page 518: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 14-2 onstar push q to connect to a live advisor to: . Verify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directions. Requires the available directions and connections service plan. . Receiv...

  • Page 519

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Push x . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “would you like to cancel route directions to ...

  • Page 520

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 14-4 onstar connections onstar hands-free calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the onstar remotelink mobile app. See www.On...

  • Page 521: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 onstar 14-5 diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures...

  • Page 522

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 14-6 onstar onstar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where onstar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, ...

  • Page 523

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 onstar 14-7 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some of the onstar services, like remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance. You will be prompted to change the pin the f...

  • Page 524

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 14-8 onstar vehicle and power issues onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These ...

  • Page 525

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 active fuel management ® . . . . . 9-28 add-on electrical equipment . . . . . . ...

  • Page 526

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-2 index automatic transmission manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33 shift lock control function check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 auxiliary devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-...

  • Page 527

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-3 child restraints infants and young children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43 lower anchors and tethers for children . . . . . . . . .3-49 older children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4...

  • Page 528

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-4 index driver information center (dic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-57 defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 529

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-5 f fan engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 features memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 filter, engine air cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-13 flash-to-pass . . ...

  • Page 530

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-6 index h hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 6-7 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 headlamps aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 531

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-7 latch system replacing parts after a crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56 latch, lower anchors and tethers for children . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 led lighting . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 532

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-8 index messages (cont'd) lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32 object detection system . . . . .5-33 ride control system . . . . . . . . . .5-34 tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 533

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-9 p park shifting into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26 shifting out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27 tilt mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 parking assist, ultrasonic ....

  • Page 534

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-10 index rearview mirrors automatic dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 reclining seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-52 recommended flui...

  • Page 535

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-11 seats head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 heated and ventilated front . . . 3-7 heated, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 lumbar adjustment, front . . . . . 3-3 memory . . ....

  • Page 536

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-12 index storage areas armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 roof rack system ...

  • Page 537

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 index i-13 tow/haul mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33 tow/haul mode light . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 towing driving characteristics . . . . . . . .9-57 equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-...

  • Page 538

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2012 - 2nd crc - 11/29/11 i-14 index w warning brake system light . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 warning lights, gauges, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iv cauti...