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Cadillac 2012 escalade ext Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2012 cadillac escalade ext owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2012 cadillac escalade ext owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 headlamp aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 bulb re...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 wreath, escalade, and ext are trade...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 be found. Danger, warnings, and...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 readiness light # : air condi...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-3 a. Air vents on page 8‑6. B. Turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑7. Windshield wiper/washer on page 5‑4. C. Hazard warning flashers on page 6‑7. D. Instrument cluster on page 5‑10. E. Shift lever/tow/haul selector button. Se...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 of the features which can be fo...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 to run for 10 minutes. Repeat...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-6 in brief windows the power window controls are located on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the front passenger and rear windows. The power windows work when the ignition is in on/ run or acc/accesso...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-7 . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See power seat adjustment on page 3‑3 ...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-8 in brief 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 pedals. Storing memory positions ...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-9 second row seats the rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. For detailed instructions see rear seats on page 3‑8. Heated and ventilated seats the buttons are on the climate control p...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-10 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 sensing system. If the vehicle h...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-11 power foldaway 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 2‑19. Interior mirror the automat...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-12 in brief interior lighting 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 below the do...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-13 p : turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (drl). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and drl back on. For vehicles first sold in canada, the off posit...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-14 in brief climate controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate control with heated and cooled seats shown a. Driver and passenger temperature controls b. Auto (auto operation...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-15 this is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (fifth) gear is selected, 1 (first) through 5 (fifth) gears are available. 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering c...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-16 in brief mobile apps mobile apps are available for download through itunes ® to then access the iphone ® app store and google™ marketplace for android™. Search for the apps to download. The apps are free of charge; however, the mycadi...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-17 cruise control i : press to turn the system on and off. +res: press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. Set− : press to set the speed and activate cruise control or m...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-18 in brief 3 : press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be...

  • Page 25: Performance And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-19 power outlets accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. One accessory power outlet is located inside the center floor console. Lift up on the lower latch located ...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-20 in brief . Press and release g again to turn on both systems. For more information, see stabilitrak ® system on page 9‑39. Tire pressure monitor this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms warning light alert...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 in brief 1-21 driving for better fuel economy driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. ...

  • Page 28: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 1-22 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) s...

  • Page 30: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 operate the power windows or ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “battery replacement” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-4 keys, doors, and windows pressing k on the rke transmitter disarms the content theft‐deterrent system. See anti-theft alarm system on page 2‑16. L (vehicle locator/panic alarm): press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal l...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 to replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-6 keys, doors, and windows to start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release q . 3. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehic...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 handle will not open it. The chance...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-8 keys, doors, and windows delayed locking when locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking...

  • Page 37: Doors

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 doors midgate ® { warning it can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the midgate ® open because carbon monoxide (co) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell co...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-10 keys, doors, and windows rear glass removal and storage { warning if the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles (b) to assist you in removing the rear glass. 5. Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in t...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-12 keys, doors, and windows once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly. The...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the glass alignment arrows (g). 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the grab handles (b) at the ...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-14 keys, doors, and windows rear glass in normal position 2. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the midgate securely so it does not fall forward. Turn the midgate handle clockwise and pull the midgate toward you. 3. Lower the midgate ...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 raising the midgate to return the midgate to its normal position, raise the midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure that the midgate closes with en...

  • Page 44: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-16 keys, doors, and windows 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 alarm system. This is the securi...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 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 you try to unlock a door any ot...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-18 keys, doors, and windows when the pass-key iii+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the hi...

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 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, you could hit a vehicle on th...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-20 keys, doors, and windows resetting the power foldaway mirrors reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors will not stay ...

  • Page 49: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 park tilt mirrors if the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in r (reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when p...

  • Page 50: Windows

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-22 keys, doors, and windows windows { warning leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat st...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 the front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for up and two positions for down movement. Press the switch ...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-24 keys, doors, and windows in an emergency, the anti‐pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the sw...

  • Page 53: Roof

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 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. Open or close sunroof b. Ven...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 2-26 keys, doors, and windows the sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch fe...

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 reclining seatbacks . . . . . . ...

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints front seats the front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance t...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-3 rear seats the rear seat has adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions. The height of the headrest can be adjusted. Pull the headrest up to raise it. To lower the headrest, push down on the headrest. Re...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-4 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks power reclining seatbacks { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you p...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-5 do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. 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 ...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-6 seats and restraints to recall, press and release “1” or “2.” the vehicle must be in p (park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positio...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-7 if something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit po...

  • Page 62: Rear Seats

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-8 seats and restraints one of these symbols appears on the climate control display when this feature is on. Press the desired button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setti...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-9 notice: folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a re...

  • Page 64: Safety Belts

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-10 seats and restraints safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn pr...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-11 you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-12 seats and restraints would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining f...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-13 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is s...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-14 seats and restraints shoulder belt height adjuster the vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoul...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-15 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 comfort for older children who have...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-16 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 provide the protection needed in a ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-17 safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-18 seats and restraints safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with ...

  • Page 73: Airbag System

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-19 airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat‐mounted side i...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-20 seats and restraints { warning because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unneces...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-21 where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver side shown, passenger side...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-22 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. { warning if something is betwee...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-23 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 hits a moving object. . If th...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-24 seats and restraints 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, inflation is determined by wh...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-25 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 realize an airbag inflated. Roof-r...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-26 seats and restraints additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If yo...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-27 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 roof-rail airbags are not aff...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-28 seats and restraints . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the p...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-29 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable,...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-30 seats and restraints if the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-31 keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ce...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-32 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 5‑13 for more information. No...

  • Page 87: Child Restraints

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-33 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 state the weight and height limi...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-34 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 a crash, children who are not...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-35 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, t...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-36 seats and restraints { warning never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rea...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-37 { warning to reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-38 seats and restraints (b) forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat (b) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (c) booster seats a booster seat (c) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the ...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-39 portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the latch system. See lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3‑41 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is ...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-40 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close t...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-41 lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The latch syst...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-42 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on the child restraint connects to the top ...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-43 to assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors. The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-44 seats and restraints { warning do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash....

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-45 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, ...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-46 seats and restraints if the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in b...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-47 replacing latch system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the latch system in the vehicle. A damaged latch system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even deat...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-48 seats and restraints if the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see lower anchors and...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-49 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-50 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close t...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 seats and restraints 3-51 you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the fo...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 3-52 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 retractor. When installing a forward...

  • Page 107: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cente...

  • Page 108: Luggage/load

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-2 storage top-box storage there are top-box storage units on both sides of the rear cargo area. The passenger side contains the tire changing tools. To lock or unlock, use the key then press the key cylinder to open. Luggage/load location...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-3 e. Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the tailgate side f. Rear drains g. Cargo floor h. Cargo mat maintenance and cleaning to ensure that the water management system performs properly, be sure that the midgate...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-4 storage to replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down. 2. Do not force the grate. If it does not clip into place, realign the clips with the holes and try agai...

  • Page 111: Additional Storage

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-5 after hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. The midgate drain should be flushed with water. First remove the drain grate: 1. Lower the midgate. See midgate ® on page 2‑9 for more information. 2. Pull up on the rear side of the ...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-6 storage notice: exceeding the weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) can damage the cargo covers, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit. To remove a ...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-7 after each cargo panel has been removed, store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system. Cargo panel storage system the three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo area using the storage strap sy...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-8 storage 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel with the latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box. Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3. Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 wi...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-9 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure. Panels 3, 2, 1 loaded reinstalling the cargo cover panels the strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, ...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-10 storage driver side shown, passenger side similar 2. Place the cover on the cargo box within 10 cm (4 in) of the midgate and lower the rear of the panel within 5‐8 cm (2‐3 in) from the top of the cargo box. Push the cover forward maki...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-11 driver side shown, passenger side similar 5. Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down making sure that the pegs (a) align with the receivers (b). 6. Push the latch...

  • Page 118: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-12 storage 3. Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing, forming a package. 4. Take the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbing and place the straps inside the top-box stora...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 storage 4-13 notice: loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fast...

  • Page 120: Notes

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 4-14 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 121: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 ...

  • Page 122: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-34 anti-theft alarm system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 tire messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 transmission messages . . . . . 5-35 vehicle reminde...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 on a cd/dvd: press and release ...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 stop the scan function, press ¨...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-5 6 (adjustable interval wipes): turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. 6 (low speed): slow wipes. 1 (high speed): fast wipes. 9 (off): turns the windshield wipers off. Clear ice...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-6 instruments and controls to adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: compass variance (zone) procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in p (park). Press the ve...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-7 cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass. To ca...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-8 instruments and controls the accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in lock/off. Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in lock/off may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. Do not try to put th...

  • Page 129: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-9 ashtrays the front ashtray 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, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray,...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 131

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-11 speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer works together with the driver information center (dic). Press the trip/fu...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-12 instruments and controls engine coolant temperature gauge this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator on the gauge moves towards the shaded area on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolant has overheated....

  • Page 133

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-13 this cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The ...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-14 instruments and controls if there is a problem with the airbag system, a driver information center (dic) message can also come on. See airbag system messages on page 5‑34 for more information. Passenger airbag status indicator if the ...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-15 { warning if the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-16 instruments and controls malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly d...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-17 the following may correct an emission system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See filling the tank on page 9‑54. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off ...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-18 instruments and controls . The obd ii (on-board diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-19 { warning the brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-20 instruments and controls stabilitrak ® off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. Pr...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-21 when the light is on steady this indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A driver information center (dic) tire pressure message may also display. See vehicle messages on page ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-22 instruments and controls if the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. This light is also used to indicate the status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is...

  • Page 143: Information Displays

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-23 cruise control light the cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See cruise control on page 9‑43 for more information. Inform...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-24 instruments and controls dic buttons the buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/ reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (trip/fuel): press to display the odometer, tr...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-25 fuel range press the trip/fuel button until fuel range displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display wi...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-26 instruments and controls instantaneous economy if your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until inst econ displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as dri...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-27 tire pressure on vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the dic. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kpa) or pounds per square inc...

  • Page 148: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-28 instruments and controls vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not r...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-29 vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the dic display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer. Door ajar ...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-30 instruments and controls engine overheated idle engine notice: if you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or dic, stop t...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-31 oil pressure low stop engine notice: if you drive the vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the driver information center (dic),...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-32 instruments and controls key and lock messages replace battery in remote key this message displays if a remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See “battery replaceme...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-33 service suspension system this message displays when the road sensing suspension (rss) system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. Service traction control if your vehicle has ...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-34 instruments and controls the message turns off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present. Airbag system messages service air bag this message displays if there is a problem with the airbag...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-35 come on. See tire pressure light on page 5‑20. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button or ...

  • Page 156: Vehicle

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-36 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 programmed to one setting on the...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-37 italiano: all messages will appear in italian. 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...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-38 instruments and controls all at key out: all of the doors, including the tailgate, will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. All in park (default): all of the doors, including the tailgate, will unlock when the vehicle is...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-39 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 will remain. To select a setti...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-40 instruments and controls approach lighting this feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lamps turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitt...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-41 there is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Park tilt mirrors this ...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-42 instruments and controls the automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition. If the automatic movement has already occurred, and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-43 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 dic. Remote start if your vehi...

  • Page 164: Universal Remote

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-44 instruments and controls to select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Exit feature settings this feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization butt...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-45 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. Do not use this system with an...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-46 instruments and controls it can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 3...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-47 to program up to three devices: 1. To verify that the garage door opener is a fixed code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-48 instruments and controls . A switch in the down position could be labeled as down, −, or off. . A switch in the middle position could be labeled as middle, 0, or neutral. 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch settings from left to right as...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 instruments and controls 5-49 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up ...

  • Page 170: Notes

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 5-50 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 171: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 flash-to...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 automatic headlamps and drl back on...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 lighting 6-3 turned on, it will remain on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally, the intellibeam system must be enabled. To enable the intellibeam system, turn the exterior lamp control to auto, with the turn signal/ multifunction ...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 6-4 lighting . Your vehicle's windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze or other obstructions. . Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the intellibeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlam...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 headlamp switch to off or aut...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 lamps can be turned off. Autom...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 lamp button is located on the lef...

  • Page 179: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 lighting 6-9 interior lighting instrument panel illumination control d (instrument panel brightness): this feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next to the exterior lamps control. Push the knob to ex...

  • Page 180: Lighting Features

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 6-10 lighting lighting features entry/exit lighting the vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the e dome off button is in the extended position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the igniti...

  • Page 181: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-3 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 radio am-fm radio . . . . . ....

  • Page 182

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-2 infotainment system all functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: . Become familiar with the navigation system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons. . Set up ...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-3 traffic restrictions or the latest road changes, it may suggest using a road that is now closed for construction or a turn that is prohibited by signs at the intersection. Always evaluate whether following the system...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 screen button i. Source (am, ...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 the navigation screens or to ch...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 clock on page 5‑7 to change t...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-7 8. Once a street has been selected, select the house # screen button to enter the house number. The system displays the house number range that is available for the street. 9. Press go. A map screen, with the destina...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 button and is now available to se...

  • Page 189: Radio

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 added by checking with your deale...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 audio screen and the map screen....

  • Page 191

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-11 xm (if equipped) lists also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that have broadcasts that relate to that category. For xm (if equipped), press the left and right arrow screen buttons to change...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-12 infotainment system the xm tune select menu displays with options to store by the song title or the artist's name. Up to 10 favorites by song title or artist can be saved. Add song: press to save the song that is currently playing by ...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-13 sound menu e (sound): press this key or press config to access the sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance, and digital signal processing (dsp). The system automatically stores audio adjustme...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-14 infotainment system centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings (not available for am or fm). Driver: adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality. Rear:...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-15 bose audiopilot audiopilot: the bose audiopilot noise compensation technology. To use audiopilot ® : 1. Press config to enter the menu screen, then press config repeatedly until radio is selected or press the radio...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-16 infotainment system satellite radio xm™ satellite radio service xm™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous united states and 10 canadian provinces. Xm satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and comm...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-17 xm theftlocked: the xm receiver may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, xm receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, c...

  • Page 198: Audio Players

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-18 infotainment system cellular phone usage cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone ...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-19 if the ignition or radio is turned off with a cd in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the cd starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As ...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-20 infotainment system 2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. 3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player continues moving backward or forward through the cd....

  • Page 201

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-21 3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system, rse video screen, and rsa. If the vehicle has not been tuned off, the rse and the rsa can be turned back on by pressing this knob and w...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-22 infotainment system audio: press to display the audio options. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. This is not available on all dvds or when the dvd is stopped. This button is not available for dvd audio. Subtitl...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-23 audio language: press english, french, or spanish to change the default language that the dvd player uses for each disc. The audio language must be available on the disc. The audio language may vary for each dvd. S...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-24 infotainment system w (tuning knob): 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current chapter/track, turn it again to go to the previous chapter/track. 2. Turn clockwise to go to the next chapter/track. Care of you...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-25 . There may have been a problem while burning the cd/dvd. . The label may be caught in the cd/dvd player. If the cd/dvd is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cd/dvd. If any error occurs r...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 steering wheel controls. 1. P...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 mp3 disc. If the guidelines a...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-28 infotainment system empty directory or folder if a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the next ...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-29 j / r (pause/play): press to pause the cd. This button will then change to the play button. Press the play button to play the cd. Random: 1. Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. 2. Pre...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-30 infotainment system when playing an mp3 the rear seat operator can power on the rse video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the mp3. Auxiliary devices using the auxiliary input jack the navigation system has an aux...

  • Page 211: Rear Seat

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-31 2. Press audio then press audio again, repeatedly until aux (auxiliary) is selected or press the aux screen button. An auxiliary device must be connected for the aux screen button to appear as an option to select. ...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-32 infotainment system parental control the rse system may have a parental control feature, depending on which radio the vehicle has. To start parental control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all ...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-33 move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal. To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the volume control located on the right side. For optimal audio performance, the he...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-34 infotainment system connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the a/v jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage. The yellow jack (a) is for the video input. The white...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-35 when a device is connected to the a/v jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jacks (front auxiliary jack or the usb port), the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wirele...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-36 infotainment system objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a cd or dvd is in the radio dvd slot, the remote control o (power) button can be used to turn on the video screen display ...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-37 continues playing in a slow play mode. Also, reverse can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button and then pressing the fast reverse button. To cancel slow play mode, press the play/pause button. T (previ...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-38 infotainment system battery replacement to change the remote control batteries: 1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure they are installed correctly using the diag...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-39 tips and troubleshooting chart (cont'd) problem recommended action after stopping the player, and pushing play, sometimes the dvd starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning. If the stop button was pres...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-40 infotainment system dvd distortion video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, cb radios, global position systems (gps)*, two-way radios, mobile fax machines, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn o...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-41 p (power): press this button to turn the rsa on or off. Volume: turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls t...

  • Page 222: Navigation

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-42 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 available touch-sensitive scre...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-43 nav (navigation): press to view the vehicle's current position on the map screen. Each press of this button cycles through full map and the tab that displays the current audio source (am, fm, xm (if equipped), cd, ...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-44 infotainment system maps this section includes basic information that you need to know about the map database. The maps are stored on a compact flash drive that is built into the navigation system. Detailed areas road network attribut...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-45 scrolling the map press anywhere on the map screen and the scroll symbol appears. Use this feature to scroll across the map. Move your finger in any direction on the map screen and the map continues to scroll in th...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-46 infotainment system the stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers have been set. The distance to destination ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-47 the north up symbol indicates the map with north up, known as north up mode. While in north up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. P...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-48 infotainment system displaying poi icons on the map shows where pois (e.G. Restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the poi screen button. 1. Select one of the poi categories to display the poi...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-49 address book: press to add this poi to the address book. See “nav” under configure menu on page 7‑64 for information on editing address book entries. Go: press to make this poi a destination or a stopover. Map: pre...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-50 infotainment system 3-d lane guidance some major metropolitan areas may include a 3-d lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions. This feature gives you an enhanced representation of the exits and junctions on the route. Du...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-51 to enter a destination by inputting the city name first: 1. Press dest. 2. Select 2 (address entry). 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of ...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-52 infotainment system 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province. 4. Select street and start e...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-53 available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the list screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets. Press this button to view the list and select a street....

  • Page 234

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-54 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 highlights the route. 7. Press s...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-55 g address book: press to access the address book screen. From this screen an address that already exists can be selected as the destination. To use the address book entry method: 1. Press dest. 2. Press g . A list ...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-56 infotainment system 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4. Press...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-57 map coordinates: press to access the coordinates entry screen. To use the coordinates destination entry method: 1. Press dest. 2. Press from map. 3. Press map coordinates. 4. Press latitude and select either n (nor...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-58 infotainment system the name that was selected for the destination when it was stored. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 3. Select the route preference for fastest, shortest, or other. The system calculates and hig...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-59 downloaded, the navigation system will search for the address in the mapping disc's database. When the address is found, it will be shown on your navigation system's screen along with the buttons described below. O...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-60 infotainment system important notes regarding onstar destination download: . If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the onstar de...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-61 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. Avoid: press this screen button, next ...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-62 infotainment system the current route between the start point and final destination. Once a stopover has been added, the points can be edited or deleted. To add a stopover: 1. Press dest. 2. Press the add stopover screen button. This ...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-63 . Press the add to address book screen button when available on poi information screens, destination entry screens, or poi screens. The system automatically saves this information in the address book. See “nav” und...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-64 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), display, or time. Sound press con...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-65 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 instructions on and off while tr...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-66 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 information screen. To change the...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-67 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 showing, “the map can now be ...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-68 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 traffic incident data, such as ...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-69 the traffic icon has three different condition displays. These are: condition traffic status icon . No xm navtraffic™ subscription. . No traffic is found in the local area. . The traffic feature is turned off. Traf...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-70 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 arrow appears, the distance i...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-71 . 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/h (45 mph). . Orange indicate...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-72 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 receive information about the traffi...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-73 detailed traffic event screens traffic event screen the detailed traffic event screens are used to display additional details of a traffic event condition. This screen may display if: . Scrolling to an event on the...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-74 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 playback cancels. Traffic prompts are...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-75 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 button to turn the display off. Pre...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-76 infotainment system for more information about the rear vision camera, see rear vision camera (rvc) on page 9‑47 in the vehicle owner manual. Rear display(s) press the rear display(s) screen button to allow the choice of sources for r...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-77 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 are located on the front dash of...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-78 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 guidance inappropriate route gui...

  • Page 259: Voice Recognition

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-79 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 recognition can be used when the ignition...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-80 infotainment system voice recognition commands the following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each. The commands are listed with the optional words in brackets. To us...

  • Page 261: Phone

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-81 radio [select] (channel) xm (if equipped), radio [select] (channel) satellite (if equipped): instructs the system to go to a specific channel on the xm band (if equipped). Radio help: instructs the system to assist...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-82 infotainment system . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to ...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-83 b / g (mute/push to talk): press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start speech recognition. C / x (end): press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. Pairing a bluetooth enab...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-84 infotainment system 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones. Listing all paired and connected phones the system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system r...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-85 using the “store” command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the s...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-86 infotainment system using the “dial” or “call” command 1. Press and hold b / g for two seconds. 2. Say “dial” or “call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard th...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 infotainment system 7-87 three‐way calling three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b / g . 2. Say “three‐way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dia...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 7-88 infotainment system dual tone multi-frequency (dtmf) tones the bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can ...

  • Page 269: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 air vents air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 climate control systems ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 8-2 climate controls o (off): press the driver side temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The ...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 or passenger temperature butt...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 8-4 climate controls - (defog): this mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compres...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 climate controls 8-5 @ (recirculation): press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be...

  • Page 274: Air Vents

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 8-6 climate controls air vents use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. There are also air outlets on the rear of the center console ...

  • Page 275: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . ...

  • Page 276: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-51 gasoline specifications (u.S. And canada only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 california fuel requirements . . . . ...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 more information on using that ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 reaction time. Deciding to push the ...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 nothing in the way, steer the vehic...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 not equipped with all terrain (a...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 flying objects. Secure the cargo p...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 approaching the top of the hill. . ...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 down the hill. 3. If the vehic...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 driving on sand. On loose sand...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-11 after off-road driving remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake lining...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-12 driving and operating other rainy weather tips besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshiel...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-13 { warning coasting downhill in n (neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then ha...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 13‑7 or roadside service (mex...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 section. If the vehicle has a tracti...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-16 driving and operating recovery hooks { warning never pull on recovery hooks from the side. The hooks could break and you and others could be injured. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle straight out. Notice: never use r...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-17 { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either the maximum front or rear gross axle weight rating (gawr). This can cause systems to break and change the way t...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-18 driving and operating steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of t...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-19 example 2 a. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) b. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) c. Available cargo weight = 113 kg (250 lbs) example 3 a. Vehicle capac...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-20 driving and operating vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). The gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all ...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-21 using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load the vehicle the right way. If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases,...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-22 driving and operating the cargo weight rating (cwr) is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry. It does not include the weight of the people inside. But you can figure about 68 kg (150 lbs) for each seat. The total cargo ...

  • Page 297: Starting And

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-23 starting and operating new vehicle break-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h ...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-24 driving and operating ignition positions the ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of p (park), the ignition must be in on/run or acc/ accessory and the regular brake pedal must be applied. A (stopping the engine/...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-25 the steering may bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to acc/accessory. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. N...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-26 driving and operating the vehicle has a computer-controlled cranking system. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the start position, and then released when the engine b...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-27 engine heater the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°c (0°f). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugg...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-28 driving and operating shifting into park { warning it can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running,...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-29 if torque lock does occur, you might need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission. Then you should be able to pull the shift lever...

  • Page 304: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-30 driving and operating active fuel management ® vehicles with v8 engines may have active fuel management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less ...

  • Page 305: Automatic

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-31 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { warning idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is da...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-32 driving and operating when parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of p (park). See “torque lock” under shifting into park on page 9‑28 for more information...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-33 notice: shifting out of p (park) or n (neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at hi...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-34 driving and operating in some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating normally. The vehicle's transmission uses adaptive shift controls that compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed i...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-35 tow/haul mode the vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when dri...

  • Page 310: Drive Systems

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-36 driving and operating drive systems all-wheel drive with this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels at all times. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-37 as the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: abs does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or alway...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-38 driving and operating brake assist this vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake c...

  • Page 313: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-39 ride control systems stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak. It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists the driver with directional control o...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-40 driving and operating the tcs/stabilitrak button is located on the instrument panel. The traction control part of stabilitrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the tcs/ stabilitrak button if both systems (traction control an...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-41 the tcs is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started. It will activate and the stabilitrak light will flash if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-42 driving and operating continuous damping control (cdc) this vehicle may have a continuous damping control system called autoride ® or magneride™. With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of pas...

  • Page 317: Cruise Control

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-43 cruise control { warning cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-44 driving and operating set − (set/coast): press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (cancel): press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setting cruise contro...

  • Page 319: Object Detection

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-45 using cruise control on hills how well the cruise control works on hills depends on the vehicle speed, the load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, pressing the accelerator pedal may be ne...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-46 driving and operating how the system works urpa comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into r (reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. Urpa operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An o...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-47 . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the tailgate during the current or last drive cycle. Urpa will return to normal operation after it is determined the object is...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-48 driving and operating 4. Select the video screen button. When the video screen button is highlighted the rvc system is on. The delay that is received after shifting out of r (reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be canc...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-49 guidelines the rvc system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidelines on or off: 1. Make sure that urpa has not been disabled. 2. Sh...

  • Page 324: Fuel

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-50 driving and operating displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the system does not se...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-51 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). See fuel e85 (85% ethanol) on page 9‑53. For all other vehicles, use ...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-52 driving and operating california fuel requirements if the vehicle is certified to meet california emissions standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. See the underhood emission control label. I...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-53 gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-54 driving and operating at a minimum, e85 should meet astm specification d 5798 or cgsb specification 3.512. Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet astm or cgsb specifications can affect driveability and could cause the ma...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-55 the tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has e85 fuel capability, the fuel cap will be yellow and state that e85 or gasoline can be used. See fu...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-56 driving and operating the tighten gas cap message displays on the driver information center (dic) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See fuel system messages on page 5‑31 for more information. { warning if a fire starts while ...

  • Page 331: Towing

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-57 towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-58 driving and operating driving with a trailer { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon mon...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-59 passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the ...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-60 driving and operating parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trail...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-61 trailer towing do not tow a trailer during break‐in. See new vehicle break-in on page 9‑23 for more information. { warning the driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used o...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-62 driving and operating 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 awd 6.2l 3.42 3 447 kg (7,600 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 l...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-63 vehicle series hitch type maximum tongue weight 1500 weight carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 weight distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shor...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-64 driving and operating 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 latched to the hitch ball, or a tow...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-65 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 the instructions for the trai...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-66 driving and operating electric brake control wiring provisions these wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel co...

  • Page 341: Conversions And

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 driving and operating 9-67 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 unloaded. Such a selection when...

  • Page 342: Notes

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 9-68 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 343: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-2 accessories ...

  • Page 344: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-2 vehicle care tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-...

  • Page 345: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not cov...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-4 vehicle care hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near...

  • Page 347: Notes

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-5 2 notes.

  • Page 348

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 6.2l v8 engine.

  • Page 349

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-7 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑14. B. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑16. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10‑76. D. Battery on page 10‑27. E. Remote ne...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-8 vehicle care engine oil to ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-9 area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. See engine co...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-10 vehicle care what to do with used oil used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-11 how to reset the engine oil life system reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change. It...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-12 vehicle care before checking the fluid level, prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Start the engine and park the vehicle on a level surface. Keep the engine running. 2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in p (park). 3. ...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-13 5. If the fluid level is below the cold check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level into the cold band. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 l (1 pint). Do not overfill. 6. Perform a...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-14 vehicle care 5. Safe operating level is within the hot cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not within the hot band, and the transmission temperature is between 71°c and 93°c (160°f and 200°f), add or drain fluid a...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-15 replacing the engine air cleaner/filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑6. 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 3. Remove the ...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-16 vehicle care 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 view) { warning an electric engin...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-17 what to use { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-18 vehicle care boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the full cold mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant at the coolant s...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-19 if no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no long...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-20 vehicle care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure steps 1 through ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-21 if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off ...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-22 vehicle care if the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle dis...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-23 power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there is a leak suspected in...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-24 vehicle care adding washer fluid the vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the dic that comes on when the washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When the washer fluid low...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-25 some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help ...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-26 vehicle care do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessar...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-27 notice . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts ...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-28 vehicle care a. Drain plug b. Fill plug if the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plu...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-29 all axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production. They are not filled to reach a certain level. When checking the fluid level on any axle, variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill diffe...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-30 vehicle care do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in p (park) or n (neutral). If the vehicle starts in ...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-31 park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. . To check the parking brake's holding ability: with the engine running and the transmission i...

  • Page 374: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-32 vehicle care headlamp aiming the vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps have been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the ...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-33 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (a) to the recorded distance from step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (b) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in step 4. Notice: d...

  • Page 376: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-34 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10‑35. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High intensity discharge (hid) lighting { w...

  • Page 377: Electrical System

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-35 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Reinstall the socket into the taillamp assembly by turning the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly making sure to line up the pins with t...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-36 vehicle care headlamp wiring an electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Windshield wipers if the ...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-37.

  • Page 380

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-38 vehicle care 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 control exhaust 3 left trailer stop...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-39 fuses usage 26 driver side park lamps 27 passenger side park lamps 28 fog lamps 29 horn 30 passenger side high-beam headlamp 31 daytime running lamps (drl) (if equipped) 32 driver side high-beam headlamp 33 daytime runni...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-40 vehicle care fuses usage 54 automatic level control compressor relay 55 climate controls (ignition) 56 engine control module, secondary fuel pump (ignition) j-case fuses usage 57 cooling fan 1 58 automatic level control compressor 59...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-41 instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-42 vehicle care fuses usage 6 driver side turn signal, stoplamp 7 instrument panel back lighting 8 passenger side turn signal, stoplamp 9 passenger door module, driver unlock 10 power door lock 2 (unlock feature) 11 power door lock 2 (l...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-43 center instrument panel fuse block the center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Top view harness connector usage body 2 body harness connector 2 b...

  • Page 386: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-44 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional informa...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-45 the low‐profile, wide tread design is not recommended for off‐road driving. See off-road driving on page 9‑6, for additional information. Notice: low‐profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-46 vehicle care manufactured. The tin is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (e) tire ply material : the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (f) ...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-47 is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire terminology and definitions air pressure : the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of ...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-48 vehicle care gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑16. Intended outboard sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopasc...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-49 sidewall : the portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed rating : an alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction : the friction between the tire a...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-50 vehicle care overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The tire and loading information label on the vehicle indicates the ...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-51 tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden t...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-52 vehicle care please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under‐inflation has not reached the level to trigger illuminatio...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-53 if the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire and loading information label. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑16. A message to check the pres...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-54 vehicle care . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process. S...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-55 4. Start with the driver side front tire. 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the tpms sensor. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification ...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-56 vehicle care see when it is time for new tires on page 10‑56 and wheel replacement on page 10‑61. Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires ...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-57 treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-58 vehicle care gm recommends replacing all the tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle. Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires a...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-59 the tire and loading information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑16 for the label location and more information about the tire and loading information label....

  • Page 402

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-60 vehicle care the uniform tire quality grading (utqg) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to som...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-61 to sudden tire failure. The grade c corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the federal motor safety standard no. 109. Grades b and a represent higher levels of performance on ...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-62 vehicle care used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a ...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-63 warning (continued) have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible. { warning lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous wi...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-64 vehicle care tire changing removing the spare tire and tools the jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. Rear seat (passenger side) jack cover 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-65 to access the spare tire: a. Spare tire (valve stem pointed down) b. Hoist assembly c. Hoist cable d. Tire/wheel retainer e. Hoist shaft f. Hoist end of extension tool g. Hoist shaft access hole h. Wheel wrench i. Jack h...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-66 vehicle care continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See secondary...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-67 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 10‑62 for more information. 2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap ...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-68 vehicle care { warning raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-69 5. Remove all the wheel nuts. 6. Take off the flat tire. { 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 acci...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-70 vehicle care { 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 torque specification after replaci...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-71 a. Spare tire/flat tire (valve stem pointed down) b. Hoist assembly c. Hoist cable d. Tire/wheel retainer e. Hoist shaft f. Hoist end of extension tool g. Hoist shaft access hole h. Wheel wrench i. Jack handle extension(...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-72 vehicle care 4. Insert the open end of the extension (f) through the hole in the rear bumper (g) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel a...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-73 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 vehicle. For the secondary lat...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-74 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 wheel wrench to the jack and plac...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-75 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 close during the procedure could...

  • Page 418: Jump Starting

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-76 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10‑27. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehi...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-77 notice: if any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all accessor...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-78 vehicle care { warning an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { warning using an open flame near a battery can cause b...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-79 do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery beca...

  • Page 422: Towing

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-80 vehicle care jumper cable removal a. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part or remote negative (−) terminal b. Good battery or remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals c. Dead battery or remote positive (+) terminal to disco...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-81 recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing an...

  • Page 424: Appearance Care

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-82 vehicle care appearance care exterior care washing the vehicle to preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-83 protecting exterior bright metal parts regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-84 vehicle care keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: chrome wheels and other chrome ...

  • Page 427

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-85 finish damage quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical ...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-86 vehicle care interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after cleaning the interior glass with plain w...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 vehicle care 10-87 instrument panel, leather, vinyl, & other plastic surfaces use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soa...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 10-88 vehicle care floor mats { warning if a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance whic...

  • Page 431: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 maintenance schedul...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-2 service and maintenance your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rot...

  • Page 433: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 4 years or 80 000 km (50,000 ...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 engine oil life system might n...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 10‑82. . Check restraint system components. See safety system chec...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-6 service and maintenance.

  • Page 437

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 valve, if the vehicle has one, ...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-8 service and maintenance.

  • Page 439: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 valve, if the vehicle has one, ...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 with full cranking power. . T...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 service and maintenance 11-11 . As part of the multi‐point inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed. Tires tires n...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-12 service and maintenance 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 dealer. Usage fluid/lubricant...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 service and maintenance 11-13 usage fluid/lubricant transfer case dexron ® -vi automatic transmission fluid. Front axle propshaft spline spline lubricant, special lubricant (gm part no. 12345879, in canada 10953511). Hood hinges multi-purp...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-14 service and maintenance maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/filter 15908...

  • Page 445: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 service and maintenance 11-15 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 provided. Retain all maintenance re...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-16 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 447

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 448

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 449: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data capacities and...

  • Page 450: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 11‑12 for more information. Application capacitie...

  • Page 451

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 6.2l v8 f automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in) engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 452: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 12-4 technical data 2 notes.

  • Page 453: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer assist...

  • Page 454

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 customer assistance center at 1‐80...

  • Page 455

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 limited wants you to be aware ...

  • Page 456

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 through the normal means, we su...

  • Page 457

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 customer information 13-5 from puerto rico: 1-800-496-9992 (english) 1-800-496-9993 (spanish) from u.S. Virgin islands: 1-800-496-9994 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 19...

  • Page 458

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 has tty equipment available at...

  • Page 459

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 customer information 13-7 gm mobility reimbursement program (u.S. And canada) this program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand control...

  • Page 460

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 13-8 customer information cadillac and general motors of canada limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Cadilla...

  • Page 461

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 customer information 13-9 services not included in roadside service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . Towing or services...

  • Page 462

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 this program at the end of it...

  • Page 463

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 repair the vehicle the same day...

  • Page 464

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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. . Vehicle immobilization situations du...

  • Page 465

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 advising the service consultan...

  • Page 466

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 relative, limited reimbursement...

  • Page 467

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 recycled are from undamaged s...

  • Page 468

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 13-16 customer information if a crash occurs if there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in dang...

  • Page 469

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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, steering, body, etc. Service...

  • Page 470: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 death, you should immediately inf...

  • Page 471: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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: cadillac customer assistance center ...

  • Page 472

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 situation occurs; no data is ...

  • Page 473

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 customer information 13-21 radio frequency identification (rfid) rfid technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key f...

  • Page 474: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 13-22 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 475: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 476: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 14-2 onstar push ] to get a priority connection to an emergency advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respond to an amber alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. Onstar services emerg...

  • Page 477

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 your destination?” 2. Say “yes...

  • Page 478

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 mobile app. See www.Onstar.Com for coverage maps. Hands-free ca...

  • Page 479: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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, if the vehicle is equipped w...

  • Page 480

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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, network capacity, reception, a...

  • Page 481

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 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 first time when speaking with a...

  • Page 482

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 14-8 onstar unable to connect to onstar message if there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Push q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into a...

  • Page 483

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 active fuel management ® . . . . . 9-30 add-on electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67...

  • Page 484

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 load management . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 power protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 voltage and charging messag...

  • Page 485

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 index i-3 cleaning exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 climate control systems dual automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 486

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 i-4 index driving (cont'd) vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-16 wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13 dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 487

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 index i-5 front fog lamp light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 front seats heated and ventilated . . . . . . . . . 3-7 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 additives . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 488

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 i-6 index heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 heated and ventilated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 heater engine . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 489

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 index i-7 lights (cont'd) front fog lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 high-beam on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 high/low beam changer . . . . . . 6-5 safety belt reminders . . . . . . . .5-12 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 490

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 i-8 index n navigation destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-50 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-45 using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42 vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 491

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 index i-9 pregnancy, using safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 privacy radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . 13-21 problems with route guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78 progr...

  • Page 492

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 i-10 index roof sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25 roof rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 rotation, tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 routing, engine drive belt . . . . . 12-3 running the vehicle w...

  • Page 493

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 index i-11 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 fluid, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 heated wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 wheel controls . ....

  • Page 494

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade ext owner manual - 2012 i-12 index trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 transmission automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 fluid, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 tran...