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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2013 cadillac escalade 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 owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2013 cadillac escalade owner manual m electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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, and escalade ar...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 iv introduction notice: this means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means "do not,...

  • Page 5: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-2 in brief instrument panel.

  • Page 7

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-3 a. Air vents on page 8‑7. B. Indicator and lane-change lever. See indicator and lane-change signals on page 6‑4. Windscreen wiper/washer on page 5‑4. C. Instrument cluster on page 5‑10. D. Hazard warning fl...

  • Page 8: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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 fea...

  • Page 9

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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 f...

  • Page 10

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-6 in brief tailgate a. Number plate applique b. Tailgate handle the liftglass or tailgate cannot be opened if the rear wiper is in motion. Attempting to open the liftglass or tailgate while the rear wiper is in motion...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-7 windows premium trim shown, up-level similar the driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passenger door switch only controls that window. The power windows work when the ignition is in on/ r...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-8 in brief see lumbar adjustment on page 3‑4. Reclining seat backrests to adjust the seat back: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seat bac...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-9 heated and ventilated seats the buttons are on the climate control panel. { : press to cool the seat. + : press to heat the seat back only. Z : press to heat the seat and seat back. Press the desired button...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-10 in brief safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety belts on page 3‑16. . How to wear safety belts properly on page 3‑17. . Lap-shoulder be...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-11 park tilt mirrors if the vehicle has the memory package, the driver and/or passenger mirror tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in r (reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb wh...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-13 auto: automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, number plate lamps, and tail lamps. ; : turns on the parking lamps, along with the i...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-14 in brief climate controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate control with cooled and heated seats shown a. Driver and passenger temperature controls b....

  • Page 19: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-15 3. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See manual mode on page 9‑28. While using dsc, cruise cont...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-16 in brief b / g : press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. + e : press to increase volume. − e : press to decrease volume. Srce: press to switch between the radio and cd, and fo...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-17 driver information center (dic) the dic display is located in the centre of the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalisation menu. The dic butt...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-18 in brief the system can be disabled through the driver information centre (dic). If the message side blind zone system unavailable appears on the dic, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-19 sunroof a. Open or close b. Vent on vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in acc/accessory or on/run, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained acces...

  • Page 24: Performance And

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-20 in brief performance and maintenance stabilitrak® system the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the stabilitrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficul...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 in brief 1-21 resetting the oil life system 1. Display oil life remaining on the dic. 2. Press and hold the set/reset button on the dic for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%. See engine oil life ...

  • Page 26: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 1-22 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 27: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote ...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-2 keys, doors, and windows the key can be used for the ignition and door locks. If the vehicle has an ignition and it becomes difficult to turn the key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brus...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 if enabled through the driver information centre (dic), the indicators flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the dic, the horn chirps when q is pressed again within...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-4 keys, doors, and windows programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 during a remote start, if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the ke...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-6 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start. Or, you can extend the engine run time by another ...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 from outside, use the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the ma...

  • Page 34: Doors

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-8 keys, doors, and windows lockout protection if the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will ...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate control systems” in the index....

  • Page 36

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-10 keys, doors, and windows { warning you, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power tailgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the tailgate as it is opening and closing. There are several...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 manual operation of power tailgate to change the tailgate to manual operation, press off on the tailgate switch. With the power tailgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the tailgat...

  • Page 38: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-12 keys, doors, and windows the power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened. Once the door is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under ...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 unlock button on the rke transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-14 keys, doors, and windows the system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to on/run, acc/accessory, or start from the lock/off position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The securit...

  • Page 41: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 the security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your pass-key iii+ key, see yo...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-16 keys, doors, and windows power folding mirrors 1. Press (c) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (d) to fold the mirrors into the folded position. Resetting the power folding mirrors reset the...

  • Page 43: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 interior mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror adjustment hold the rearview mirror in the centre and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Operation the mirror will automaticall...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-18 keys, doors, and windows premium trim shown, up-level similar the driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passengers door switch only controls that window. The power windows work when the ignition ...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 programming the power windows if the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogramme each front power window for the express-up fea...

  • Page 46: Roof

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 2-20 keys, doors, and windows roof sunroof a. Open or close b. Vent on vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in acc/accessory or on/run, or when retained accessory power (rap) is activ...

  • Page 47: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 reclining s...

  • Page 48: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive u...

  • Page 49: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-3 remove the head restraint by pressing the button on the side of each head restraint post and pulling it up and out from the seatback. Store the head restraints in the stowage guides on the seat....

  • Page 50

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-4 seats and restraints lumbar adjustment to adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. . Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to rai...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-5 do not have a backrest 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 ...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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 wil...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-7 heated and ventilated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition ...

  • Page 54: Rear Seats

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-8 seats and restraints rear seats heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the warning under heated and ventilated front seats on page...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-9 2. Move the backrest to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the backrest in place. 3. Push and pull on the backrest to make sure it is locked. To return the seat backrest to...

  • Page 56

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-10 seats and restraints 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Folding and tumbling the seat from the third row seat { warning using the third row seatin...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-11 automatic fold and tumble feature the transmission must be in p (park) for this feature to work. { warning automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, coul...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-12 seats and restraints returning the seat to the sitting position to return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be rai...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-13 { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be su...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-14 seats and restraints 4. Release the seat from the tumbled position by lifting lever "2" next to the carrying handle at the bottom rear of the seat. 5. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-15 { warning a seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. Vehicle occupants could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when ins...

  • Page 62: Safety Belts

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-16 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 b...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-17 safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i am wearing a safety belt? ...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-18 seats and restraints . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or cra...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-19 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “shoulder belt height adjuster” in this section for instructions on use and important safe...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-20 seats and restraints the adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-21 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-22 seats and restraints to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto its storage clip on the interior body. Safety...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-23 to make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unfasten the safety belt quickly i...

  • Page 70: Airbag System

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-24 seats and restraints replacing safety belt system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-25 for frontal airbags, the word airbag will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airb...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-26 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older c...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-27 the front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver side shown, passenger side similar if the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags for the dri...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-28 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar if the vehicle has a third row passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger posi...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-29 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 m...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-30 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, inflatio...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-31 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 realise an ai...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-32 seats and restraints in many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windscreens are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windscreen breakage may also occur from the front passenger airbag. . Airbags are...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-33 the passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and det...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-34 seats and restraints when the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See passenger airbag status...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-35 also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See head restraints on page 3‑2. 6. Restart the vehicle. The pas...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-36 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 airb...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-37 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-ra...

  • Page 84: Child Restraints

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-38 seats and restraints replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passe...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-39 the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the f...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-40 seats and restraints { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the ...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-41 time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-42 seats and restraints for most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. The restraint manu...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-43 forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-44 seats and restraints children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restr...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-45 warning (continued) passenger seat is in a forward position. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the outboard front passenger seat, always move the passenger seat as far back as ...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-46 seats and restraints configurations for use of child restraints use the following chart to determine which seats in the vehicle are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems. Mass group seating position...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-47 isofix child restraint systems installation suitability for various seating positions use the following chart to determine which seats in the vehicle are suitable for the isofix child restrain...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-48 seats and restraints mass group class size fixture vehicle isofix positions front passenger second row left side outboard (2*) second row centre (1*) second row right side outboard (1*) (2*) third row left or righ...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-49 child restraint system size classes and fixtures a - iso/f3: full-height forward-facing toddler child restraint system. B - iso/f2: reduced-height forward-facing toddler child restraint system...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-50 seats and restraints lower anchors lower anchors (a) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each latch seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachment...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-51 for models with 60/40 second row seating, the right rear and centre seating positions have exposed metal anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Second row - bucket h ...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-52 seats and restraints second row seat - bucket for models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to us...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-53 according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See where t...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-54 seats and restraints this system is designed to make installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint ...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-55 . If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. . If the position you are using has an adjustabl...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-56 seats and restraints 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 seriou...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-57 securing child restraints (rear seat position) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatib...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-58 seats and restraints 4. 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 ...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-59 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would ...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-60 seats and restraints do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restra...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 seats and restraints 3-61 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the ve...

  • Page 108: Notes

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 3-62 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 109: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 rear storage . . . . . ...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 4-2 storage insulated containers will not work properly. Use only non-insulated containers. Notice: when the cuphholder is turned on, the inside receptacles are hot or cold. Temperature variations in the cupholders may ...

  • Page 111: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 storage 4-3 roof rack system { warning if something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack - like panelling, plywood, or a mattress - the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 4-4 storage . Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. To move the crossrails, pull out on the latch release handle at each end. Slide the crossrail...

  • Page 113: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 114: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-2 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. To set the memory position, see vehicle personalisation on page 5‑37. Steering wheel con...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-3 3. Press and release ¨ to move up one track within the selected category. Navigating an ipod or usb device on the music navigator screen 1. Press and release w or c / x to select the next or...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-4 instruments and controls windscreen wiper/ washer turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windscreen wipers. 8 (mist): for a single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. For several wipes, hold the band on 8 lo...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-5 compass the vehicle may have a compass in the driver information centre (dic). Compass zone under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance trip, it will be necessary to compensa...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-6 instruments and controls available variance zone. Repeat this step until the appropriate variance zone is displayed. 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See "compass calibration procedure" followi...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-7 clock the analog clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself. To adjust the clock, do the following: 1. Locate the adjustment button, near the lower left corner o...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-8 instruments and controls notice: hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as mobile phon...

  • Page 121: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-9 heating element when it is hot. Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Ashtray...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster.

  • Page 123

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-11 if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph)....

  • Page 124

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-12 instruments and controls here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge rea...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-13 if the driver safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger seat belt reminder light there is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-14 instruments and controls if there is a problem with the airbag system, a driver information centre (dic) message may also come on. See airbag system messages on page 5‑34. Passenger airbag status indicator if the ...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-15 charging system light this light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to start, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicl...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-16 instruments and controls notice: if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run a...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-17 or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up. If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least on...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-18 instruments and controls the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both c...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-19 if the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See brake system warning light on page 5‑17...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-20 instruments and controls if the light comes on and stays on while driving, and a message displays in the driver information centre (dic), have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. See ride control system messages o...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-21 if the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. If the vehicl...

  • Page 134: Information Displays

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-22 instruments and controls for more information see rear fog lamps on page 6‑5. Lamps on reminder this light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. See exterior lamp controls on page 6‑1 for more information. C...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-23 operation and displays the dic has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the dic buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The dic displays trip, ...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-24 instruments and controls trip/fuel menu items 3 (trip/fuel): press this button to scroll through the following menu items: mileometer press the trip/fuel button until odometer displays. This display shows the dist...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-25 to start the timer, press the set/ reset button while timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ig...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-26 instruments and controls when the remaining oil life is low, the change engine oil soon message will appear on the display. See “change engine oil soon” under engine oil messages on page 5‑30. You should change th...

  • Page 139: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-27 if the tyre pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. Battery voltage this displ...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-28 instruments and controls battery voltage and charging messages battery low start vehicle when the vehicle's battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle i...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-29 left rear door open this message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of p (park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, che...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-30 instruments and controls engine overheated idle engine this message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See engine coolant temperature g...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-31 engine power messages engine power is reduced this message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant pro...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-32 instruments and controls service right headlamp assembly on some models, this message will be displayed when the right headlamp is out and needs to be serviced. See led lighting on page 10‑30 for more information....

  • Page 145

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-33 side blind zone system unavailable if your vehicle has the side blind zone alert (sbza) system, this message displays when the sbza system is disabled because the sensor is blocked and can...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-34 instruments and controls traction xx stabilitrak xx this message displays when the traction control and/or stabilitrak systems have been turned on or off. Adjust your driving accordingly. To limit wheel spin and r...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-35 tyre messages service tire monitor system on vehicles with the tyre pressure monitor system (tpms), this message displays if a part on the tpms is not working properly. The tyre pressure l...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-36 instruments and controls transmission messages grade braking disabled this message displays when the grade braking has been disabled with the tow/haul mode button on the end of the shift lever. See tow/ haul mode ...

  • Page 149: Vehicle

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-37 vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message displays when ice conditions are possible. Washer fluid messages washer fluid low add fluid this message displays when t...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-38 instruments and controls press the customisation button until the press v to display in english screen appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to display all dic messages in english. Display la...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-39 press the customisation button until auto door unlock appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customisation butt...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-40 instruments and controls remote door unlock this feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. You will not receive ...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-41 press the customisation button until exit lighting appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customisation button ...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-42 instruments and controls on: the intellibeam system will be turned on. 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...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-43 press the customisation button until easy exit recall appears on the dic display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customisation butt...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-44 instruments and controls press the customisation button until memory seat recall appears on the dic display. Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customisation b...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 instruments and controls 5-45 factory settings this feature allows you to set all of the customisation features back to their factory default settings. Press the customisation button until factory settings appears on t...

  • Page 158: Notes

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 5-46 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 159: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 headlamp main/dipped-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 6-2 lighting 2 (headlamps): turns on the headlamps together with the following lamps listed below. . Position lamps . Instrument panel lights . Taillamps . License plate lamps when the headlamps are turned on while the ...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 lighting 6-3 the instrument cluster will come on. Release the stalk to return to normal operation. The dipped-beam headlamps must be on for the flash-to-pass feature to work. Automatic headlamp system when it is dark en...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 6-4 lighting the regular headlamp system can be turned on when needed. Lights on with wipers if the windscreen wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in auto, the headlamps...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 lighting 6-5 if after signalling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. ...

  • Page 164: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 6-6 lighting the rear fog lamps only operate if the headlamps and/or the front fog lamps are on. When the rear fog lamps are on, the indicator light will also be on. The rear fog lamps may not turn on when a trailer is ...

  • Page 165: Lighting Features

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 lighting 6-7 k (dome off): press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Read...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 6-8 lighting a high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, tra...

  • Page 167: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-3 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 radio am...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-2 infotainment system . Set up the audio by presetting favourite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. . Set up the navigation features, such as entering an address or a preset destination. . Set up ...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-3 theft-deterrent feature theftlock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the vehicle identification number (vin). The radio does not operate if it is sto...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-4 infotainment system 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. ...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-5 storing radio station presets to set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press o / n to turn the system on. 2. Press the audio control button and select the desired band (am or fm). 3. Us...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-6 infotainment system 6. Once a country has been selected, the city name category is automatically selected for entry. If five or fewer names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the list s...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-7 7. Select the go screen button next to the poi. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. 8. Select the route preference for fastest, shortest, or other. The system calculates and highli...

  • Page 174: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-8 infotainment system 6. Select the start guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started. See "preset destination" under destination on page 7‑39 for more information. Cancelling guidance guidance is can...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-9 notice: the chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of the vehicle operate through the navigation system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment i...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-10 infotainment system fm source shown, other sources similar if you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen, press audio. Am/fm: press the source (am or fm) screen button or press the audio...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-11 storing radio station presets this feature stores a mix of up to 30 am or fm preset stations. To store presets: 1. Press o / n to turn the system on. 2. If viewing a map screen, press the sourc...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-12 infotainment system not all dsp modes are available for all source types. The type of dsp selected is displayed on the status line. Select from the following dsp settings: normal: adjusts the audio for normal mode...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-13 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 selecte...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-14 infotainment system alternate freq. (alternate frequency): in this mode, when the radio detects a signal that a traffic announcement will be broadcast, the radio will automatically broadcast the traffic announceme...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-15 traffic announcement enable this option so that the navigation system can provide verbal announcements for a traffic situation on the planned route. To receive traffic event data, the radio mus...

  • Page 182: Audio Players

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-16 infotainment system if a mobile telephone aerial needs to be attached to the glass, make sure that the grid lines for the am-fm aerial are not damaged. There is enough space between the grid lines to attach a mobi...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-17 playing an audio cd 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 rand...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-18 infotainment system the dvd player can also be used for the rear seat passengers with the radio off. The rear seat passengers can power on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the disc. See the ...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-19 return: press to go back to the previous dvd menu. Back: press to go back to the main dvd display screen. Move: press to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the bottom-right corner to t...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-20 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 f...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-21 press e to close the screen in from the left and right sides. Press j to fill the screen on the left and right sides. Press d to fill the screen on the top and bottom. Settings: from the dvd se...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-22 infotainment system if you would like to change the rating level, press the parental level button, then press the password button. Type in the password and then change the rating level. If the password has been fo...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-23 cd/dvd messages if disc read error appears on the display and/or the cd/dvd comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: . If a cd was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. . ...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-24 infotainment system . Aac files stored on an ipod. . Fat16 . Fat32 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 ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-25 the ipod or usb storage device should not be pulled out from the usb dock. To safely remove it, press z . A warning message will display for a few seconds. A message to safely remove the device...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-26 infotainment system . The files can be recorded on a cd-r or cd-rw with a maximum capacity of 700mb. . Dvd with mp3 are not playable on this system. Root directory the root directory is treated as a folder. If the...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-27 if an error appears on the display, see “cd/dvd messages” in this section. If viewing a map screen, press the cd screen button. The display splits between the audio screen and the map screen. I...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-28 infotainment system 3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player continues moving backward or forward through the cd. The sound mutes while seeking. W (tuning knob): 1. Turn anticlockwise one notch to ...

  • Page 195: Rear Seat

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-29 to switch the rse system to use an auxiliary device: 1. Connect the auxiliary device to the rse system, for the second or third row. 2. Press audio then press audio again, repeatedly until aux ...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-30 infotainment system the radio functionality is controlled by both the rsa and the front radio, only one band can be tuned to at one time. Changing the band on the rsa or the front radio will change band on the oth...

  • Page 197: Navigation

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-31 cursor up or down on the menu. Hold the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to perform a cursor left or right on the menu. Prog (program): press this button to go to the next preset radio station or c...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-32 infotainment system fav (favourite): press to access the preset stations. See "storing radio station presets" under overview on page 7‑3. E (sound): press to access the sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, b...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-33 0-9 (numbers): select to enter numbers. U (space): select to enter a space between characters or the words of a name. Backspace: select if an incorrect character has been entered. To make name ...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-34 infotainment system map scales + / - (zoom in/zoom out): press the zoom in or out screen button, or the scale on the bar to change the level of map detail. The scale appears on the screen once the zoom in or zoom ...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-35 the destination symbol appears on the map, after a route has been planned, marking the final destination. The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. T...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-36 infotainment system 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 ve...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-37 displaying poi icons on the map shows where pois (e.G. Restaurants, petrol stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the poi screen button. 1. Select one of the poi categ...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-38 infotainment system address book: press to add this poi to the address book. See "nav" under configure menu on page 7‑51 for information on editing address book entries. Go: select to make this poi a destination o...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-39 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 junct...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-40 infotainment system to enter a destination by inputting the city name first: 1. Press dest. 2. Select 2 . 3. Select the country screen button, if needed, to change the current country. A list of all of the availab...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-41 9. Select start guidance. The route is now ready to be started. See "getting started on your route" in this section for more information. To enter a destination by entering the street name firs...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-42 infotainment system 4. Select street and start entering the street name or press the last 5 streets screen button. If the street name is common, the city might need to be entered first. The last 5 streets screen d...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-43 or select the franchise search screen button to do a franchise search. To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name: 1. Press dest. 2. Select i . 3. Select the cou...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-44 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 ...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-45 / previous destination: press to access the previous destination screen. The system stores up to 20 points that have been previously entered. As new destinations are entered, the system automat...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-46 infotainment system 3. Use 0 / 1 and press on the map to find the area that you would like to select as your destination. Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling. 4. Press onc...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-47 preset destination the preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by selecting from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the ...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-48 infotainment system 2. Press go next to the desired filling station for location information. 3. Press cancel if the list of near filling station is not needed. For more information, see driver information centre ...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-49 r / [ (fast forward scroll): select to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination. The u (fast forward skip) button changes to a fast speed fast forward. U (fast forward skip): sel...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-50 infotainment system 8. Select start guidance. The route is now ready to be started. To delete a stopover from the current route: 1. Press dest. 2. Select delete for the desired stopover to delete. 3. The system di...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-51 to store the current vehicle position as a preset destination: 1. Select mark from the map screen to add the current vehicle position to the address book. The address book screen appears. 2. Se...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-52 infotainment system sound press config to enter the configure menu options, then press config again, repeatedly until sound is selected or press the sound screen button to make speaker and dsp (digital signal proc...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-53 allow time and seasonal restricted roads: this feature allows the system to use time restricted and seasonal roads when calculating a planned route. Edit address book - how to add to add an add...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-54 infotainment system 5. The system will ask for you to state the name. You will have four seconds to state the name. The system will respond back with the name and prompt you to repeat the name for confirmation. To...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-55 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...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-56 infotainment system for more information about the rear vision camera, see rear vision camera (rvc) on page 9‑43 in the vehicle owner manual. Rear display(s) press the rear display(s) screen button to allow the ch...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 infotainment system 7-57 notice: do not apply after-market glass tinting to the vehicle's windows. Glass tinting interferes with the system's ability to receive gps signals and causes the system to malfunction. The win...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 7-58 infotainment system . Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. . The route may not be changed when using automatic rerouting. . There is no route guidance...

  • Page 225: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 226

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 8-2 climate controls 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 ...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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 passe...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 8-4 climate controls freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the demist mode. 0 (defrost): this mode removes mist or frost from the windscreen more quickly. Air is directed to the windscreen and sid...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 climate controls 8-5 the recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, demist, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of those modes, the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off. The air ...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 8-6 climate controls rear climate control system for vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the centre console. The system can be cont...

  • Page 231: Air Vents

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 climate controls 8-7 automatic operation, if equipped auto: press the air delivery mode button until this setting is selected to control the inside temperature, air delivery, and fan speed. Auto appears in the display w...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 8-8 climate controls . Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the vehicle. . Adding outside equipment to the front of the vehicle, such as bonnet-air deflectors,...

  • Page 233: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-...

  • Page 234: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-2 driving and operating towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-3 power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Steering hydraulic pow...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-4 driving and operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking skid - whee...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-5 { warning when driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. You and your passengers should alw...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-6 driving and operating . Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. . Do not park over things that burn. See parking over things that burn. Driving on hills driving safely on hills requires...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-7 . When driving down a hill, keep the vehicle headed straight down. Use a low gear because the engine will work with the brakes to slow the vehicle and help keep the vehicle under control. { war...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-8 driving and operating . Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more severe. If a rock is driven across with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, the vehicle can...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-9 notice: do not drive through standing water if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe. Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. If the standing water is...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-10 driving and operating aquaplaning aquaplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tyres so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough....

  • Page 243

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-11 { 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 we...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-12 driving and operating blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . Turn on the hazard ...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-13 the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. If the vehicle is stuck slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-14 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 from the fro...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-15 tyre and loading information label label example the tyre and loading information label also shows the size of the original equipment tyres (c) and the recommended cold tyre inflation pressur...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-16 driving and operating never exceed the gvwr for your vehicle, or the gawr for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. { warning do not load the vehicle any heavie...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-17 there is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "loading your vehicle for off-road driving" under off-road driving on page 9‑4. Add-on equipment when you ...

  • Page 250: Starting And

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-18 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle run-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate run-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep the vehicle ...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-19 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 ...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-20 driving and operating { warning turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assistance in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an eme...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-21 starting procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to start. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not ...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-22 driving and operating notice: if you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See add-on electrical equi...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-23 if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in p (park) and the parking brake is firmly set. After the shift lever is moved into p (park), hold the regula...

  • Page 256: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-24 driving and operating if you are still having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. Parking over things that burn { warning things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle a...

  • Page 257: Automatic

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-25 warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspec...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-26 driving and operating there are several different positions for the shift lever. P (park): this position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot m...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-27 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...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-28 driving and operating notice: spinning the tyres or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-29 while using the dsc, cruise control and the tow/haul mode can be used. Tow/haul mode the vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift ...

  • Page 262: Drive Systems

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-30 driving and operating drive systems all-wheel drive if the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate l...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-31 suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work. You might hear the...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-32 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 sys...

  • Page 265: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-33 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 d...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-34 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...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-35 control is turned off, only the brake-traction control portion of traction control will work. The engine speed management will be disabled. In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatic...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-36 driving and operating the controller then sends signals to each shock absorber to independently adjust the damping level to provide the optimum vehicle ride. Rss also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, when en...

  • Page 269: Cruise Control

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-37 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 contro...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-38 driving and operating setting cruise control if the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. T...

  • Page 271: Object Detection

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-39 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 accele...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-40 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...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-41 other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a pneumatic drill or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. Side blind zone alert (sbza) the vehicle may ...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-42 driving and operating the same side, the sbza display will flash to give you extra warning not to change lanes. Sbza displays do not come on while the vehicle is approaching or passing other vehicles. At speeds gr...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-43 side blind zone system unavailable: this message indicates that the sbza system is disabled either because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in your blind zone, or the vehicle ...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-44 driving and operating the delay that is received after shifting out of r (reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigatio...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-45 rvc location the camera is located above the licence plate. This shows the field of view that the camera provides. A. View displayed by the camera a. View displayed by the camera b. Corners o...

  • Page 278: Fuel

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-46 driving and operating . The back of the vehicle is in an accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting a...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-47 see recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑5 for more information. Notice: this vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can cor...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-48 driving and operating to remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly anticlockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refuelling, hang the tethered f...

  • Page 281: Towing

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-49 filling a portable fuel container { warning filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapours that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. Yo...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-50 driving and operating driving characteristics and towing tips driving with a trailer when towing a trailer: . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing. . Do not tow a trailer duri...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-51 overtaking more overtaking 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 vehic...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-52 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 ...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-53 warning (continued) also be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your deal...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-54 driving and operating the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. See vehicle load limits on page 9‑14 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity. Trai...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-55 the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue. If using a weight distributing hitch, make sure not to exceed the rgawr before applying the weight distribution spring bars. Weight of the...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-56 driving and operating hitch cover (without dual exhaust) the vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: 1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees anticlockwise. 2. Lift the lower edge of t...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-57 3. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees clockwise to lock the cover in place. Safety chains always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under ...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-58 driving and operating headlamps as a second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the battery. Electric brake control wiring provisions these wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the tra...

  • Page 291: Conversions And

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 driving and operating 9-59 . When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired. Operating the vehicle in tow/haul when lightly loaded ...

  • Page 292: Notes

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 9-60 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 293: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own service work . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 294: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-2 vehicle care wheel alignment and tyre balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 wheel replacement . . . . . . . . 10-53 tyre chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 if a tyre goes flat . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 295: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-3 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual pro...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-4 vehicle care engine compartment overview 6.2l v8 engine.

  • Page 297

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-5 a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑11. B. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑12. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10‑69. D. Battery on pag...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-6 vehicle care checking engine oil it is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-7 specification use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos2® approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos2 approved certification mark....

  • Page 300

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-8 vehicle care engine oil life system when to change engine oil this vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engi...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-9 change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in the maintenance schedule booklet. Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-10 vehicle care see engine compartment overview on page 10‑4 for more information. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way, wai...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-11 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 60°c and 75°c (140°f and 167°f),...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-12 vehicle care 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4....

  • Page 305

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-13 warning (continued) running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underbonnet electric fan. { warning heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot....

  • Page 306

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-14 vehicle care use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: . Gives freezing protection down to -37°c (-34°f), outside tem...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-15 how to add coolant to the surge tank { warning you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-16 vehicle care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-17 if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the bonnet. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam comin...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-18 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. Ke...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-19 power steering fluid see engine compartment overview on page 10‑4 for reservoir location. When to check power steering fluid it is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there i...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-20 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...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-21 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 a...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-22 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 bra...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-23 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 hy...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-24 vehicle care { warning batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be hurt badly if you are not careful. Follow instructions carefully when working around a battery. Battery posts, ter...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-25 what to use refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑5 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Front axle when to check and change lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check fr...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-26 vehicle care also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has travelled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-27 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See parking brake on page 9‑31. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-28 vehicle care park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room...

  • Page 321: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-29 rear wiper blade replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the back glass. The back glass wiper blade will not lock...

  • Page 322: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-30 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10‑31. For any bulb-changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High intensity dischar...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-31 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly. 7. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly. When reinstalling, mak...

  • Page 324: Electrical System

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-32 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit br...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-33 look at the silver-coloured band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-34 vehicle care.

  • Page 327

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-35 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses usage 1 right trailer brake/ indicator lamp 2 electronic stability suspension control, automatic level control...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-36 vehicle care fuses usage 34 sunroof 35 key ignition system, theft deterrent system 36 windscreen wiper 37 seo b2 upfitter usage (battery) 38 electric adjustable pedals 39 climate controls (battery) 40 airbag syst...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-37 j-case fuses usage 68 stud 1 (trailer connector battery power) 69 mid-bussed electrical centre 1 70 climate control blower 71 power tailgate module 72 left bussed electrical centre 2 relays usage fan...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-38 vehicle care the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses usage 1 rear seats 2 rear accessory power outlet fuses usage 3 steering wheel controls backlight 4 driver door...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-39 fuses usage 17 interior lamps 18 power door lock 1 (unlock feature) 19 rear seat entertainment 20 ultrasonic rear parking assist, power tailgate 21 power door lock 1 (lock feature) 22 driver informat...

  • Page 332: Wheels And Tyres

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-40 vehicle care harness connector usage headliner 2 headliner harness connector 2 headliner 1 headliner harness connector 1 seo/ upfitter special equipment option upfitter harness connector circuit breaker usage cb1...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-41 warning (continued) . Improperly repaired tyres can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorised tyre service centre should repair, replace, dismount, and mount the tyres. . Do not spin the tyres ...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-42 vehicle care winter tyres this vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tyres. Winter tyres are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tyres on the vehi...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-43 overinflated tyres, or tyres that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The tyre and loading information label on the v...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-44 vehicle care tyre pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tyres. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build-up ...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-45 to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tyre causes the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tyre tread life, and ...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-46 vehicle care located on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tyres to the recommended pressure shown on the tyre loading information label. See vehicle l...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-47 successfully. See "tpms sensor matching process" later in this section. . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tyres. The malfunction light a...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-48 vehicle care 3. Press q and k on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter at the same time for approximately five seconds. The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and tyre learning activ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-49 tyre rotation tyres should be rotated at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. See scheduled maintenance on page 11‑1. Tyres are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tyres. The fi...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-50 vehicle care lightly coat the centre of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tyre rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-51 parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tyres that may result in vibrations while driving. When storing a vehicle for at least a month, remove the tyres or raise the vehicle to red...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-52 vehicle care { warning never drive faster than the speed the tyres are rated, regardless of the legal speed limit. When frequently driving the vehicle at high speeds and/or for prolonged periods of time, check wi...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-53 different size tyres and wheels if wheels or tyres are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tyres, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling ...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-54 vehicle care { warning using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tyres can lose air, and cause loss of control, caus...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-55 if a tyre goes flat it is unusual for a tyre to blowout while driving, especially if the tyres are maintained properly. If air goes out of a tyre, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if th...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-56 vehicle care { warning changing a tyre can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tyre. To help prevent the vehicle from mo...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-57 2. Remove the wing nut (b) used to retain the tool bag by turning it anticlockwise. 3. Turn the knob (a) on the jack anticlockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 4. Remove the...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-58 vehicle care j. Hoist end of extension tool k. Spare tyre lock 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (c), you will first need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it by turning the two fasteners located at the bo...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-59 if the spare tyre does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tyre not to lower. See secondary latch system on page 10‑66 for more information. 7. Use the wheel wrench ho...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-60 vehicle care 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench anticlockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking locations (overall view) a. Front positio...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-61 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. Front position front tyre flat: if the flat tyre is on a front tyre of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle exte...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-62 vehicle care 5. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 6. Take off the flat tyre. { 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 co...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-63 warning (continued) come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket m...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-64 vehicle care a. Hoist assembly b. Hoist shaft c. Hoist shaft access cover/hole d. Jack handle extensions e. Wheel wrench f. Hoist cable g. Tyre/wheel retainer h. Spare tyre/flat tyre (valve stem pointed down) i. ...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-65 4. Insert the open end of the extension (j) through the hole in the rear bumper (i) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tyre part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the und...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-66 vehicle care 2. Assemble wheel blocks (a) and jack (e) together with the wing nut (f). 3. Position the jack (e) and wheel blocks (a) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4. Turn the jack knob (g) cl...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-67 to release the spare tyre from the secondary latch: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. If the cable is not visible proceed to step 6. 2. If it is visible, first try to tig...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-68 vehicle care 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper. 9. Position the centre lift point of the...

  • Page 361: Jump Starting

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-69 to continue changing the flat tyre, see "removing the flat tyre and installing the spare tyre" under tyre changing on page 10‑56. Full-size spare tyre the full-size spare tyre that came with the vehi...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-70 vehicle care warning (continued) if you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. Notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be cov...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-71 if the vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal, it is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover. The r...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-72 vehicle care 5. Check that the jump leads do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things y...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-73 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: if the jump leads are connected or removed in the wrong order, elect...

  • Page 366: Towing

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-74 vehicle care towing towing the vehicle notice: incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier or a...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-75 notice: avoid using high-pressure washers closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kpa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and de...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-76 vehicle care windscreen and wiper blades clean the outside of the windscreen with glass cleaner. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windscreen washer fluid or a mild detergent....

  • Page 369

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-77 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. Body component lubrication lubricate all key lock cylinders, bonnet hinges, tailgate hing...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-78 vehicle care cleaners should be removed quickly. Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time. Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interio...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-79 fabric/carpet/suede start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gent...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-80 vehicle care never use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the interior. Never use shoe polish on leather. Cleaning high gloss surfaces and vehicle information and radio ...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 vehicle care 10-81 care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safet...

  • Page 374: Notes

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 10-82 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 375: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 scheduled maintenance scheduled maintenance . . . . . 11-1 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts ...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 11-2 service and maintenance inspection every 15 000 km or 1 year . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. . Engine coolant level check. . Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection of hoses, pipe...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 service and maintenance 11-3 . Underbody flushing service. . Tyre sealant and compressor kit (if equipped with tyre sealant and compressor kit), check sealant expiration date. . Verify spare tyre key lock operation and ...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 11-4 service and maintenance high pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. Additional maintena...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 service and maintenance 11-5 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. Usa...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 11-6 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant automatic transmission dexron®-vi automatic transmission fluid. Key lock cylinders multi-purpose lubricant, superlube (gm part no. 12346241). Front and rear axle sae 75...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 service and maintenance 11-7 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cl...

  • Page 382: Notes

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 11-8 service and maintenance 2 notes.

  • Page 383: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicl...

  • Page 384: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 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 11‑5 for more information. A...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code horsepower torque spark plug gap 6.2l v8 f 301 kw@5700 min -1 565 nm@4300 min -1 1.02 mm (0.040 in) fuel consumption and emissions information fuel consumption u...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information..

  • Page 387: Customer

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  • Page 388

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade (europe) owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 13-2 customer information when using the vehicle, situations may occur in which this technical data related to other information (accident report, damages on the vehicle, witness statements, etc.) may be associated with...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22 active fuel management® . . . . . 9-24 add-on electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 390

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  • Page 391

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 index i-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 convex mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 coolant engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 engine temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 392

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 i-4 index engine (cont'd) exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24 fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 oil life system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8 oil messages . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 393

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 index i-5 general information service and maintenance . . . . . 11-1 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-49 vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 glass replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 g...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 i-6 index led lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 level control automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-36 lighter, cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 lighting entry . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 395

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 index i-7 messages (cont'd) object detection system . . . . .5-32 ride control system . . . . . . . . . .5-33 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36 tyre . . ....

  • Page 396

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 i-8 index power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 protection, battery . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 397

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 index i-9 roof sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 roof rack system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 rotation, tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 routing, engine drive belt . . . . . 12-4 running the ...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 i-10 index steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 fluid, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19 heated wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 wheel ...

  • Page 399

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  • Page 400: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2013 - crc - 6/20/12 i-12 index 2 notes.