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Cadillac 2013 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual - page 488
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 2nd Edition - 8/
14/12
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Customer Information
This service is limited to the
transfer of the vehicle to the
repair facility.
.
Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
.
Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out.
.
Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
.
*Emergency Messages:
Transmission of urgent phone
messages.
.
*Emergency Calls: Call for
emergency services.
.
*Dealership Location
Assistance: Information
regarding addresses and
telephone numbers for Cadillac
dealers.
.
Emergency Towing: Tow to the
nearest dealer for warranty
service if the vehicle cannot be
driven.
If the vehicle is involved in an
accident during the commission
of a crime, administrative
violation, or breach of traffic
regulations, Roadside
Assistance will not provide
service. When the vehicle is not
accessible to be towed, all
maneuvers required to access it
will be at the owner's expense.
If the vehicle is in another city
outside of your residence,
Roadside Assistance is limited
to moving the vehicle to the
nearest dealer. If you would like
the vehicle moved to a different
dealer, you will be asked to
cover the difference in cost at
the time of the move.
If the vehicle cannot be received
by the nearest Cadillac dealer
due to scheduling conflicts, the
vehicle will be taken to a safe
place where it will remain for up
to 48 hours until it can be taken
to the dealer. If the storage costs
exceed the amount authorized,
the owner is responsible to pay
the difference at the time of
service. Contact Roadside
Assistance for more information
on authorized amounts.
Summary of 2013 Escalade ESV
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2013 cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . ....
Page 2: Owner Manual M
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2013 cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual m towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92 service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general informa...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 a...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high ...
Page 5
Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 0 : adjustable pedals 9 ...
Page 6: Notes
Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vi introduction 2 notes.
Page 7: In Brief
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 8: Instrument Panel
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-2 in brief instrument panel english version shown; metric similar.
Page 9
Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-3 a. Air vents on page 8‑8. B. Turn and lane-change lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑7. Windshield wiper/washer on page 5‑4. C. Instrument cluster on page 5‑11. D. Hazard war...
Page 10: Initial Drive
Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 t...
Page 11
Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-5 starting the vehicle 1. Aim the rke transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release q . 3. Immediately after completing step 2, press and hold / for at least two seconds or until the turn ...
Page 12
Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-6 in brief liftgate a. License plate applique b. Liftgate handle the liftglass or liftgate cannot be opened if the rear wiper is in motion. Attempting to open the liftglass or liftgate while the rear ...
Page 13
Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-7 windows premium trim shown, uplevel similar the driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passenger door switch only controls that window. The power windows work when the igni...
Page 14
Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-8 in brief see lumbar adjustment on page 3‑3. Reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclini...
Page 15
Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-9 heated and ventilated seats the buttons are on the climate control panel. { : press to cool the entire seat. + : press to heat the seatback only. Z : press to heat the seat and seatback. Pr...
Page 16
Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 3‑15. . How to wear safety belts properly on page 3‑16. ...
Page 17
Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-11 mirror adjustment exterior mirrors premium trim shown, uplevel similar mirror adjustment 1. Press (a) or (b) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the cont...
Page 18
Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-12 in brief automatic dimming rearview mirror the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started. See automat...
Page 19
Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-13 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 pane...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-14 in brief control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and drl back on. For vehicles first sold in canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the p ...
Page 21
Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-15 rear wiper window wiper/washer to turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. ( : turns the wiper off. 5 : turns on the rear wiper delay. Z : turns on the rear wiper. = :...
Page 22: Vehicle Features
Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-16 in brief see dual automatic climate control system on page 8‑1 and rear climate control system (rear climate with rear seat audio) on page 8‑6 (if equipped). Transmission driver shift control (dsc...
Page 23
Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-17 portable audio devices this vehicle has an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate, and a usb port located on the instrument panel or in the center console. External devices such ...
Page 24
Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-18 in brief ¨ : press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the cd or dvd slot, or to select tracks and folders on an ipod or usb device. For more information, se...
Page 25
Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-19 instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °c or °f depending on the uni...
Page 26
Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-20 in brief to clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. See rear vision camera (rvc) on page 9‑47. Ultrasonic parking assist if avail...
Page 27
Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-21 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. S...
Page 28: Performance And
Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-22 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 v...
Page 29
Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 in brief 1-23 engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a dic message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The ...
Page 30
Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 1-24 in brief roadside service u.S.: 1-800-224-1400 canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users (u.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 mexico: 01-800-466-0805 new vehicles are automatically enrolled in the roadside service ...
Page 31: Keys, Doors, And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 32
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-2 keys, doors, and windows the key can be used for the ignition and door locks. See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. If the vehicle has an ignition and it becomes difficul...
Page 33
Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 with remote start and power liftgate and liftglass (without remote start similar) the following functions may be available if this vehicle has the rke system: q (lock): pres...
Page 34
Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-4 keys, doors, and windows press and hold l for three seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignit...
Page 35
Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 remote vehicle start this feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear...
Page 36
Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-6 keys, doors, and windows . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the ignition on and then back off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine w...
Page 37
Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 warning (continued) injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow...
Page 38: Doors
Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-8 keys, doors, and windows automatic door locks the vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the driver information center (dic). See vehicle personaliza...
Page 39
Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 syste...
Page 40
Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-10 keys, doors, and windows { warning you, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. ...
Page 41
Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 manual operation of power liftgate to change the liftgate to manual operation, press off on the liftgate switch. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlo...
Page 42: Vehicle Security
Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-12 keys, doors, and windows power assist steps the vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the power assist steps push j . The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath t...
Page 43
Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 2. Lock the door with the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming. ...
Page 44
Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-14 keys, doors, and windows 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. While the alarm is set, the power door unl...
Page 45: Exterior Mirrors
Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service...
Page 46
Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-16 keys, doors, and windows power mirrors premium trim shown, uplevel similar mirror adjustment 1. Press (a) or (b) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control p...
Page 47: Interior Mirrors
Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 automatic dimming mirror the vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror. The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps from behind. This feat...
Page 48
Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-18 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up....
Page 49
Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 express-down/up windows windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully ...
Page 50: Roof
Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-20 keys, doors, and windows the window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Window lockout this feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the d...
Page 51
Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 vent: from the closed position, press the rear of switch (b) to vent the sunroof. Open/close: to open the sunroof, press and hold switch (a) until the sunroof reaches the ...
Page 52: Notes
Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.
Page 53: Seats And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 54: Head Restraints
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 cras...
Page 55: Front Seats
Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-3 to lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released ...
Page 56
Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 t...
Page 57
Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-5 do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Memory seats the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outsid...
Page 58
Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-6 seats and restraints brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver. Memory remote recall the memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, power s...
Page 59
Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 ...
Page 60: Rear Seats
Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 fr...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-9 reclining seatbacks (bucket seats only) on vehicles with second row bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined. To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side ...
Page 62
Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-10 seats and restraints 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-11 folding and tumbling the seat from the third row seat { warning using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-12 seats and restraints warning (continued) stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To fold and tu...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-13 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted. Third row seats if the vehi...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-14 seats and restraints the seat cannot be unlatched from the floor unless the seatback is folded. 4. Unlatch the seat from the floor by lifting lever “2” next to the carrying handle on the rear of t...
Page 67
Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-15 3. Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling the handle at the rear of the seat “3 removal only” toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Roll the seat out of the vehicle. There is...
Page 68: Safety Belts
Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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...
Page 69
Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 wearin...
Page 70
Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 s...
Page 71
Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-19 cinching latch plate the following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-20 seats and restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Pull up o...
Page 73
Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-21 shoulder belt height adjuster the vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of ...
Page 74
Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-22 seats and restraints rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety be...
Page 75
Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-23 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { warning a safety belt that is not properly worn may n...
Page 76
Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-24 seats and restraints safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear...
Page 77
Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-25 to make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see safety belt extender on page 3‑25. Make sure the release butto...
Page 78: Airbag System
Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-26 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 ...
Page 79
Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-27 the vehicle may have the following airbags: . If the vehicle has a third row seat, it will have a third row roof-rail airbag. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the w...
Page 80
Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-28 seats and restraints warning (continued) occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags....
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-29 the right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat‐mounted side impact airbags for t...
Page 82
Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-30 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 outboa...
Page 83
Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-31 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...
Page 84
Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-32 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 ...
Page 85
Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-33 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 e...
Page 86
Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-34 seats and restraints . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not b...
Page 87
Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-35 the passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐ mounted side impact airbags (if equipped...
Page 88
Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-36 seats and restraints . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . There is a critical p...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-37 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and a...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-38 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...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-39 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, instrume...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-40 seats and restraints airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See airbag readiness light...
Page 93: Child Restraints
Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-41 child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster s...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-42 seats and restraints according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating posi...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-43 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the trav...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-44 seats and restraints warning (continued) child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-45 { warning a young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up arou...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-46 seats and restraints booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. ...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-47 in some areas of the united states and canada, certified child passenger safety technicians (cpsts) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install c...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-48 seats and restraints warning (continued) fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child rest...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-49 lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. Latch attachments on the child restraint are use...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-50 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (a, c) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (b) on th...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-51 second row — bucket h (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. I (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. For models with second row bu...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-52 seats and restraints anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Second row seat — 60/40 for models with 60/40 second row seating, the ...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-53 warning (continued) belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { warning do not attach m...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-54 seats and restraints some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether. 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have ...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-55 . If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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, re...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-57 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-58 seats and restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you ...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-59 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it si...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-60 seats and restraints use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: free-falling latch plate cinching latch plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 seats and restraints 3-61 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. For pass...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 3-62 seats and restraints make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's ...
Page 115: Storage
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 rear s...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 4-2 storage to set to heat mode, press and release the button; the h shows red. Press and release again to turn it off. Insulated containers will not work properly. Use only non-insulated containers. No...
Page 117: Roof Rack System
Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 storage 4-3 center console storage a console compartment is located between the bucket seats. The console has both an upper and lower storage bin accessed by lifting up on the latches located at the fro...
Page 118
Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 4-4 storage control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capac...
Page 119: Instruments And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 horn . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 120: Controls
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-2 instruments and controls universal remote system universal remote system . . . 5-46 universal remote system programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-46 universal remote system operation . . . . ....
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-3 radio to select preset or favorite radio stations: press and release w or c / x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. Cd/dvd to select ...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-4 instruments and controls 2. To stop the scan function, press ¨ again. While listening to a cd/dvd, press and hold ¨ to quickly move forward through the tracks. Release to stop on the desired track. ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-5 thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See wiper blade replacement on page 10‑28. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop th...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-6 instruments and controls to adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: compass variance (zone) procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when th...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-7 to calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: compass calibration procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zon...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-8 instruments and controls { warning power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-9 if equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To rese...
Page 128: Warning Lights,
Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-10 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replac...
Page 129
Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-12 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer the vehicle's odometer works together with the dr...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-13 engine coolant temperature gauge this gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator on the gauge moves towards the shaded area on the thermostat, it means t...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-14 instruments and controls if the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put ...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-15 united states canada and mexico when the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light on and off, or the symbols for on and off, for several second...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-16 instruments and controls charging system light this light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to start, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-17 smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or ...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-18 instruments and controls if one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See recommended fuel...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-19 vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem. Have the brake ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-20 instruments and controls if the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See brake system warning li...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-21 if the light comes on and stays on while driving, and a message displays in the driver information center (dic), have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. See ride control ...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-22 instruments and controls 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 probl...
Page 141: Information Displays
Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-23 see exterior lamp controls on page 6‑1 for more information. Cruise control light the cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out ...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-24 instruments and controls dic buttons the buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/ reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. 3 (trip/fu...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-25 fuel range press the trip/fuel button until fuel range displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) the vehicle can be dr...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-26 instruments and controls instantaneous economy if your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until inst econ displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular mo...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-27 alert system off message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See object detection system messages on page 5‑32 and side blind zone alert (sbza) on page 9‑44...
Page 146: Vehicle Messages
Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-28 instruments and controls oil pressure this display will show the oil pressure in either pounds kilopascals (kpa) or per square inch (psi). Compass zone setting this display allows for setting the ...
Page 147
Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-29 could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer. Brake system messages service brake...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-30 instruments and controls right rear door open this message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of p (park). Stop and turn...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-31 engine oil hot idle engine this message displays when the engine oil becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cool...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-32 instruments and controls atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn this light and message off. Key and lock messages replace battery in remote key this message di...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-33 system. If these displays remain on after continued driving, the system needs service. See your dealer. See side blind zone alert (sbza) on page 9‑44 for more information....
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-34 instruments and controls initialized because of road conditions or the incorrect tire size. When the stabilitrak system is fully initialized, the message will turn off. See stabilitrak ® system on...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-35 restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See immobilizer operation on page 2‑14 for more information. Tire messages servic...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-36 instruments and controls grade braking enabled this message displays when the grade braking has been enabled with the tow/haul mode button on the end of the shift lever. See tow/ haul mode on page...
Page 155: Vehicle
Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-37 vehicle personalization your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can on...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-38 instruments and controls arabic: all messages will appear in arabic. Chinese: all messages will appear in chinese. Russian: all messages will appear in russian. No change: no change will be made t...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-39 no change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-40 instruments and controls press the customization button until remote door unlock appears on the dic display. Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press th...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-41 1 minute: the exterior lamps will stay on for 1 minute. 2 minutes: the exterior lamps will stay on for 2 minutes. No change: no change will be made to this feature. The cu...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-42 instruments and controls to select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the dic. Chime volume this feature allows you to select the volume level of the ...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-43 press the customization 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 c...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-44 instruments and controls memory seat recall this feature allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See memory seats on page 3‑5 for more information. Press th...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-45 no change: no change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed...
Page 164: Universal Remote
Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-46 instruments and controls universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry can...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-47 to program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. In the ...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-48 instruments and controls starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. To verify that the garage door opener is a fix...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-49 example of eight dip switches with three positions the panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch ...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-50 instruments and controls 4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from step 2 into your vehicle's universal home remote. You will have two and one-half minutes to compl...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 instruments and controls 5-51 erasing universal home remote buttons the programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either rolling code or fixed code settin...
Page 170: Notes
Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 5-52 instruments and controls 2 notes.
Page 171: Lighting
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 6-2 lighting for vehicles first sold in canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the p (park) position. Auto (automatic): automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brigh...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 lighting 6-3 driving with intellibeam intellibeam will only activate your high-beams when driving over 32 km/h (20 mph). The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the automatic control of intellibea...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 6-4 lighting you may need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and resetting intellibeam at the rea...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 lighting 6-5 headlamp high/ low-beam changer 5 3 (headlamp high/low beam changer): to change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 6-6 lighting sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps control to p and then relea...
Page 178: Interior Lighting
Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 6-8 lighting parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the left side of the instrument panel. # (fog lamps): press to turn the fog l...
Page 179: Lighting Features
Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 lighting 6-9 dome lamps the dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob lo...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 6-10 lighting battery load management the vehicle has electric power management (epm) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and ...
Page 181: Infotainment
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-3 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 182: Introduction
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-2 infotainment system introduction infotainment read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates. The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions. K...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-3 when the navigation system is turned on, a screen may appear with information that must be read and acknowledged before accessing some navigation features. After acknowledging th...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-4 infotainment system overview a. O / n (power/volume) b. Z (eject) c. Mark touch screen button d. 0 (zoom in) touch screen button e. Map scale f. North up/heading up symbol g. No gps symbol h. Full m...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-5 q. Audio r. Fav (favorite) s. 5 (phone) t. E (sound) u. Config (configure) v. Dest (destination) w. Rpt (repeat) x. Nav (navigation) language — english/metric to change the langu...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-6 infotainment system see “storing radio station presets” under am-fm radio on page 7‑9 for more information. Setting the clock the navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently. C...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-7 number. The system displays the house number range that is available for the street. 9. Press go. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. 10. Select the route preferen...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-8 infotainment system 6. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in the screen button on the display. The name appears in that preset destination sc...
Page 189: Radio
Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-9 radio am-fm radio notice: before adding any sound equipment to the vehicle, such as an audio system, cd player, cb radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it ca...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-10 infotainment system finding a station am source shown, other sources similar if viewing a map screen, press the source screen (am, fm, xm (if equipped), cd, etc.) button. The display splits betwee...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-11 categories. The station information appears on the display. See “radio menu” in this section to add and remove xm categories from the category list. Removed categories do not a...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-12 infotainment system add artist: press to save the song that is currently playing by the artist's name. Clear all: press and hold the clear all screen button to clear the stored favorite songs. Del...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-13 setting the tone treble: press + or − to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. Mid (midrange): press + or − to increase or d...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-14 infotainment system information displayed or to limit features while driving, number of preset pages, xm (if equipped) categories, and bose audiopilot ® . Limit features while driving press the li...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-15 radio data system (rds) the audio system has a radio data system (rds). Rds features are available for use only on fm stations that broadcast rds information. With rds, the rad...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-16 infotainment system channel unavail: this previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. No artist info: no artist information is available. The system is working properly. No title info: no s...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-17 fm stereo fm signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some stat...
Page 198: Audio Players
Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-18 infotainment system satellite radio antenna the xm satellite radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle h...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-19 z (eject): to eject a disc: 1. Press z . 2. The system displays “ejecting disc.” playing an audio cd j / r (pause/play): press to pause the cd. This button will then change to ...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-20 infotainment system playing a dvd dvd video does not display on the navigation screen unless the vehicle is in p (park). It will operate on the rear seat entertainment screens while the vehicle is...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-21 highlighted. Some menu options are only available when the dvd is not playing. Cursor: press to access the cursor menu. The arrows and other cursor options allow you to navigat...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-22 infotainment system when the dvd is stopped. This button is not available for dvd audio. Subtitle: press to playback the video with subtitles. This is not available on all dvds or when the dvd is ...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-23 audio language: press english, french, or spanish to change the default language that the dvd player uses for each disc. The audio language must be available on the disc. The a...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-24 infotainment system w (tuning knob): 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current chapter/track, turn it again to go to the previous chapter/track. 2. Turn clockwise to go ...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-25 if the cd/dvd is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cd/dvd. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. C...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-26 infotainment system 2. Press the center screen button to enter the music navigator main screen. 3. Press or tap the left or right arrow to select desired category such as: artist, album, genre, et...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-27 a message to safely remove the device displays. Mp3 using an mp3 cd mp3 format there are guidelines that must be met, when creating an mp3 disc. If the guidelines are not met w...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-28 infotainment system next and previous folder functions will have no function on a cd that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display n...
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Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-29 j / r (pause/play): press to pause the cd. This button will then change to the play button. Press the play button to play the cd. Random: 1. Press to hear the tracks in random,...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-30 infotainment system drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in p (park). See defensive driving on page 9‑3 for more information on driver distraction. To use a p...
Page 211: Rear Seat
Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-31 rear seat infotainment rear seat entertainment (rse) system (headrest dvd) vehicles with an rse system include two head restraint video display screens with integrated dvd play...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-32 infotainment system the dvd player and discs are coded by global region. The dvd players are set to region 1. Discs with other region codes will not work in the players. If an error message displa...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-33 display information from both dvd players and both a/v inputs. F. Av output (audio/video output jack) . Wired headphones or video output can be plugged in with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-34 infotainment system way to reload a disc that has been ejected, but not removed from the dvd player, is to press the eject button or the play button. Infrared remote sensor: located in the top cen...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-35 4. Press the right navigation arrow and then use the up/down navigation arrows to select a display option. The display options are: . Normal/ps (pan and scan): this displays th...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-36 infotainment system 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to select the parental sub-menu under the preference page. 3. Press the setup button, and use the right a...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-37 4. At the old password option, enter the old password or the default password (136900). 5. At the new password option, enter the new password (six digits) using numeric buttons...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-38 infotainment system for any necessary adjustments. See “remote control” later in this section. A. Video screen . Located behind the front seat headrest. B. Cd/dvd slot . The loading slot for the d...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-39 ‐ wma ‐ mwa g. Video input . The yellow connector is used for video input. H. Left audio input . The white connector is used for the left side audio. I. Right audio input . The...
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Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-40 infotainment system using the uplevel rse on-screen display (osd) menus use the osd setup display menus for: . General setup . Audio setup . Quality setup . Preference setup to use the osd menus w...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-41 3. Press the down navigation arrow to select speaker setup sub-menu and to adjust the speakers setting. Choose from lt/rt, stereo, v surr, and off 4. Press the enter button and...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-42 infotainment system 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to select the disc sub-menu under the preference page and use the left or right navigation arrows to sele...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-43 to reset the system back to the factory default settings: 1. Press the setup button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote contro...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-44 infotainment system the headphones shut off automatically if the rse system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitter for more than three minutes. Vol 0 (volume): use ...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-45 setup: press to change the default settings, see “using the rse on-screen display (osd) menus” later in this manual. There are four main menu screens, each screen displays a me...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-46 infotainment system repeat 7 : press to repeat part or all of a chapter, title, track, or the entire disc after using the a-b button to setup repeat preset sections. Return 8 : this button is not ...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-47 stop c : press to stop playback of a disc. . To resume disc playback, press play. . To start playback from the beginning of the disc, press stop, stop, then play . Zoom: press ...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-48 infotainment system 4. Press display four times and total remain appears along with the current track playing and the amount of time left on the cd. Repeat: press to toggle between track and all. ...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-49 tips and troubleshooting ir sensor inoperative: check that the batteries are good in the remote control. Check that the remote control ir sensor is not blocked. Aim the remote ...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-50 infotainment system before driving the rse is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. In severe or extreme...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-51 listen to the radio, cds, dvds, mp3s, dvd-as, or any auxiliary source connected to a/v jacks or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature. The wireless headphon...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-52 infotainment system if the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place. Audio/video (a/v) jacks yellow: video input white: left a...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-53 audio output audio from the dvd player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources: . Wireless headphones . Vehicle speakers . Vehicle-wired headpho...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-54 infotainment system remote control to use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the rse overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright ...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-55 r (enter): press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu. Z (display menu): press this button to adjust the brightness, screen display mode (normal, fu...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-56 infotainment system dvd is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. Aux (auxiliary): press this button to switch the system between the dvd player and an auxiliary sour...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-57 tips and troubleshooting chart problem recommended action there is no power. The ignition might not be turned to on/run or acc/ accessory. The picture does not fill the screen....
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-58 infotainment system tips and troubleshooting chart (cont'd) problem recommended action sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception r...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-59 cleaning the video screen when cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage co...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-60 infotainment system © ¨ (seek): when listening to fm, am, or xm (if equipped), press either the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channels and stay there...
Page 241: Navigation
Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-61 navigation using the navigation system this section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the buttons located on the navigation system along w...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-62 infotainment system button cycles through full map and the tab that displays the current audio source (am, fm, xm (if equipped), cd, etc.). Full map displays the screen in full map view. Selecting...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-63 detailed areas road network attributes are contained in the map database for detailed areas. Attributes include information such as street names, street address, turn restricti...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-64 infotainment system if scrolling while the vehicle is in motion, there is one scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. Keep pressing on the map screen to scroll for a longer distance. If you...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-65 the distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to the final destination, depending on the option selected. The straight lin...
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Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-66 infotainment system the shaded triangle indicates the north direction. While in heading up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the directi...
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Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-67 more: press to view more poi categories. Franchise search: 1. Press to display a list of pre-set franchise categories near the vehicle's current location. 2. Press the desired ...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-68 infotainment system clear all: press this screen button to clear all selected poi categories. Driving on a route when driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the nex...
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Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-69 dual mode this dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or interstate exit list on the oth...
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Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-70 infotainment system 4. Once a state or province has been selected the city name category is automatically selected for entry. Enter the city name or press the last 5 cities screen button. The last...
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Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-71 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...
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Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-72 infotainment system the number of available streets. Press this button to view the list and select a street. 5. Once a street has been selected, select cross street and start entering the cross st...
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Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-73 6. Select the route preference for fastest, shortest, or other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 7. Press start guidance. The route is now ready to be started. S...
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Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-74 infotainment system g address book: press to access the address book screen. From this screen an address that already exists can be selected as the destination. To use the address book entry metho...
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Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-75 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the lef...
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Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-76 infotainment system map coordinates the coordinates destination entry method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates. Map coordinates: press to access the coor...
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Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-77 to use the preset destination entry method: 1. Press dest. 2. Select the desired preset destination screen button. The screen buttons are labeled with the name that was selecte...
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Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-78 infotainment system downloaded, the navigation system will search for the address in the mapping disc's database. When the address is found, it will be shown on your navigation system's screen alo...
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Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-79 important notes regarding onstar destination download: . If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatic...
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Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-80 infotainment system press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. R / q (scroll arrows): press the arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers. ...
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Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-81 the current route between the start point and final destination. Once a stopover has been added, the points can be edited or deleted. To add a stopover: 1. Press dest. 2. Press...
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Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-82 infotainment system . Press the add to address book screen button when available on poi information screens, destination entry screens, or poi screens. The system automatically saves this informat...
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Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-83 press config to adjust several of the system's features and preferences. The last selected config screen is the screen that displays: sound, radio, nav (navigation), display, o...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-4 infotainment system overview a. O / n (power/volume) b. Z (eject) c. Mark touch screen button d. 0 (zoom in) touch screen button e. Map scale f. North up/heading up symbol g. No gps symbol h. Full m...
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Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-85 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...
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Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-86 infotainment system when the off-road mode is turned on, the navigation system will show the path being traveled by the vehicle when not on a marked road. This path will be a simulation since the ...
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Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-87 a service fee is required in order to receive the xm navtraffic service. Turning xm navtraffic on and off to turn traffic on or off: 1. Press config, then press config repeated...
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Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-88 infotainment system the interstate first. Then all other traffic events follow. Not all traffic conditions may be listed. To view the traffic condition location and information on the map: 1. Pres...
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Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-89 traffic: press to enable or disable the traffic function. Show traffic icons: press to display traffic icons on the map screen. This function allows which traffic information d...
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Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-90 infotainment system name press the name screen button to display traffic events in the order of distance. The closest event is shown first. Refresh press the refresh screen button to update the sc...
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Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-91 t (accident): roadway obstructed due to accident. S (road works): delayed traffic due to construction. Category 4, advisories: j / r (road condition): delayed or stopped traffi...
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Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-92 infotainment system avoid: this button is used to avoid the location of an event on the route. If pressed, a new route is calculated and the related traffic event is avoided. After the new route h...
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Black plate (93,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-93 alert notification: press the alert notification button located at the bottom rightside of the current weather screen turns on or off weather alert pop-ups. The weather alert p...
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Black plate (94,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-94 infotainment system night: press to make the map background darker. Day: press to make the map background brighter. Rear vision camera (if equipped) rear camera options: press to display options a...
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Black plate (95,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-95 global positioning system (gps) the navigation system determines the position of the vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data. At times, other ...
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Black plate (96,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-96 infotainment system . Surface streets run parallel to a freeway. . Vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle carrier or a ferry. . Current position calibration is set incorrectly. . Vehicle i...
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Black plate (97,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-97 to recalibrate the vehicle's position on the map, see your dealer. If the system needs service if the navigation system needs service and the steps listed here have been follow...
Page 278: Voice Recognition
Black plate (98,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-98 infotainment system database coverage explanations coverage area depends upon the map detail available. Some areas have greater map detail than others. The navigation system works only as well as ...
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Black plate (99,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-99 helpful hints for stating commands . When a multiple command is available, choose the command that works best. . Words that are in brackets are optional. For example, for the c...
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Black plate (100,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-100 infotainment system if not currently driving on a route, the system automatically creates the voice tag destination as the final destination. If driving on a route, the system automatically crea...
Page 281: Phone
Black plate (101,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-101 cd, dvd, disc select previous folder: use this command to select the previous folder on the mp3 or audio dvd. Cd help, dvd help, disc help: instructs the system to assist wit...
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Black plate (102,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-102 infotainment system a bluetooth system can use a bluetooth-capable cell phone with a hands-free profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the on/run or ...
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Black plate (103,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-103 . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell ...
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Black plate (104,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-104 infotainment system connecting to a different phone to connect to a different cell phone, the bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all the available cel...
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Black plate (105,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-105 repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last digit has been entered, say “store,” and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag ...
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Black plate (106,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-106 infotainment system after each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “clear” at any time to clea...
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Black plate (107,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 infotainment system 7-107 muting a call during a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. . To mute a call, press b / g ,...
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Black plate (108,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 7-108 infotainment system sending a number or name tag during a call 1. Press b / g . The system responds “ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send. Clearing th...
Page 289: Climate Controls
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system (rear climate with rear se...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 8-2 climate controls climate control with heated and cooled seats shown a. Driver and passenger temperature controls b. Auto (automatic operation) c. Defrost d. Recirculation e. Rear window defogger f. ...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 climate controls 8-3 forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “recirculation” later in this section. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the cabin temperature....
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 8-4 climate controls to avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Press...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 climate controls 8-5 if vent, bi-level, or floor mode is selected again, the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 8-6 climate controls notice: do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the r...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 climate controls 8-7 the rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the c button. To turn the system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button, except...
Page 296: Air Vents
Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 8-8 climate controls air vents use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, s...
Page 297: Driving And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 298: Driving Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-2 driving and operating towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 trailer towing . . . . . ....
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment secti...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-4 driving and operating helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If t...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-5 off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-6 driving and operating remember: antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Off-road driving four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without fo...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-7 warning (continued) . Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. The heaviest things should be on the floor, forward of the rear axle. . Heavy loads on...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-8 driving and operating . Never go downhill forward or backward with either the transmission or transfer case in n (neutral). The brakes could overheat and you could lose control. { warning if the veh...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-9 . If driving downhill when the vehicle stalls, shift to a lower gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down the hill. 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted after s...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-10 driving and operating { warning driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous. Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice; you and your passengers could dr...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-11 { warning wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-12 driving and operating . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. { warning if you do not shift down,...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-13 the antilock brake system (abs) improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-14 driving and operating warning (continued) for more information about carbon monoxide, see engine exhaust on page 9‑28. Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful....
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-15 has them. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see towing the vehicle on page 10‑88. Recovery hooks { warning never pull on recovery hooks from the side. The hooks could...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-16 driving and operating warning (continued) vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and loading information label la...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-17 there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the comb...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-18 driving and operating example 3 a. Maximum vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) b. Subtract occupant weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) c. Available cargo weig...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-19 { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either the maximum front or rear gross axle weight rating (gawr). This can cause...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-20 driving and operating 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 9‑6. Add-on eq...
Page 317: Starting And
Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-21 starting and operating new vehicle break-in notice: the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-22 driving and operating ignition positions the ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of p (park), the ignition must be in on/run or acc/ accessory and the regular brake pedal mu...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-23 if the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition to acc/ accessory. Notice: using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition c...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-24 driving and operating 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 engi...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-25 covered by the vehicle warranty. See add-on electrical equipment on page 9‑66. Engine heater the engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy dur...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-26 driving and operating shifting into park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the p (park) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and movi...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-27 when you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of p (park) before releasing the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you might need to have another vehicle push y...
Page 324: Engine Exhaust
Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-28 driving and operating economy. When greater power demands are required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing, or merging onto a freeway, the system will maintain full-cylinder operation. If t...
Page 325: Automatic
Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-29 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehi...
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Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-30 driving and operating warning (continued) you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to p (park). See shifting into park on page 9‑26 and driving charact...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-31 the vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This ...
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Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-32 driving and operating manual mode driver shift control (dsc) the vehicle has driver shift control (dsc). Dsc controls the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing...
Page 329: Drive Systems
Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-33 also see “tow/haul mode” under towing equipment on page 9‑62 for more information. The tow/haul mode works with the autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance th...
Page 330: Brakes
Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-34 driving and operating brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has the antilock brake system (abs), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine ...
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-35 parking brake set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light ...
Page 332: Ride Control Systems
Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-36 driving and operating drive off. After the driver completely stops and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a grade, hsa will be automatically activated. During the transition period betw...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-37 if a dic message appears, make sure the stabilitrak system has not been turned off using the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak button. Then turn the vehicle off, wait...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-38 driving and operating it is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and ...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-39 non-hybrid vehicles with stabilitrak have a trailer sway control (tsc) feature. See trailer sway control (tsc) on page 9‑66. Non-hybrid vehicles with stabilitrak have a hill ...
Page 336: Cruise Control
Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-40 driving and operating loaded or towing a trailer. See “tow/ haul mode” under trailer towing on page 9‑58. Automatic level control the automatic level control rear suspension is available on light‐...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-41 this vehicle has a hydra-matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see grade braking under tow/haul mode on page 9‑32 for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the ...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-42 driving and operating resuming a set speed if the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memo...
Page 339: Object Detection
Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-43 ending cruise control there are three ways to end cruise control: . To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press [ on the steering wheel. . To turn o...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-44 driving and operating turning the system on and off press this button, located next to the radio, to disable urpa. The indicator light will come on and parking assist off displays on the driver in...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-45 warning (continued) check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals. Sbza detection zones the sbza sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-46 driving and operating when the system does not seem to work properly missed alerts can occur under normal circumstances and will increase in wet conditions. The system does not need to be serviced...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-47 rear vision camera (rvc) if available, the rear vision camera (rvc) system displays part of the scene behind the vehicle. { warning the rvc system does not display children, ...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-48 driving and operating the symbols appear near objects detected by the urpa system. The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen. To turn the symbols on or off: 1. Make sure t...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-49 a. View displayed by the camera a. View displayed by the camera b. Corners of the rear bumper displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed i...
Page 346: Fuel
Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-50 driving and operating fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we re...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-51 california fuel requirements if the vehicle is certified to meet california emissions standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet california specifications. See t...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-52 driving and operating recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. However, e85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol ...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-53 e85 has less energy per liter (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more often when using e85 than when you are using gasoline. See filling the tan...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-54 driving and operating to remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, ...
Page 351: Towing
Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-55 warning (continued) . Remove container from vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. . Place container on the ground. . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the c...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-56 driving and operating { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a trail...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-57 when turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or s...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-58 driving and operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into p (park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving after parking on a hill 1. Apply and hold the brake peda...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-59 trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe tr...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-60 driving and operating vehicle axle ratio maximum trailer weight gcwr* escalade 2wd 6.2l v8 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) escalade awd 6.2l v8 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-61 trailer tongue weight (a) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight (b) up to the...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-62 driving and operating weight of the trailering combination it is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings — gcwr, gvwr, rgawr, traile...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-63 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 counterclockwise. 2. Lift...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-64 driving and operating 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 saf...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 driving and operating 9-65 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 a...
Page 362: Conversions And
Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 9-66 driving and operating in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. T...
Page 363: Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california perchlorate materials ...
Page 364: General Information
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-2 vehicle care tire pressure monitor operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 when it is t...
Page 365: Vehicle Checks
Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals....
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-4 vehicle care proper service manual, see service publications ordering information on page 13‑17. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see airbag system ...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 6.2l v8 engine.
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-6 vehicle care a. Engine air cleaner/filter on page 10‑12. B. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑14. C. Remote positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10‑84. ...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-7 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...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-8 vehicle care specification use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1 ® approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved c...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-9 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 w...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-10 vehicle care notice: use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fl...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-11 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑5 for more information. 2....
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-12 vehicle care 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑5 for more information. 2....
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-13 if driving on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. How to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter to inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine ...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-14 vehicle care { warning operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine ba...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-15 notice: using coolant other than dex-cool ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at 50 000 k...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-16 vehicle care coolant for the cooling system. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑12. Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sew...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-17 warning (continued) cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the co...
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Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-18 vehicle care 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure steps 1–6. Notice: if the pressure cap is not tightly installed,...
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Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-19 warning (continued) see overheated engine protection operating mode on page 10‑19 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. If no steam is coming from the engine co...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-20 vehicle care vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Notice: after driving in t...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-21 notice: use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Always use the correct fluid listed in recommended fluids and ...
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Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-22 vehicle care { warning the brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle service...
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Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-23 there are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are insta...
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Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-24 vehicle care always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. { warning with the wrong kind of fluid in...
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Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-25 all-wheel drive transfer case if the vehicle is equipped with all-wheel drive, be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section. When to check lubricant refer to mai...
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Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-26 vehicle care a. Fill plug b. Drain plug . When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm (1/8 in) below the fill plug (a) hole. . When the diffe...
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Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-27 below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. What to use refer to recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11...
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Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-28 vehicle care . The ignition should turn to lock/off only when the shift lever is in p (park). . The ignition key should come out only in lock/off. Contact your dealer if service is required. Park...
Page 391: Headlamp Aiming
Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-29 3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position. For the proper type and size, see maintenance replacement parts ...
Page 392: Bulb Replacement
Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 ...
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Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 taillamp assembly. When r...
Page 394: Electrical System
Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 heav...
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Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-33 engine compartment fuse block the engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the driver side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay b...
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Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-34 vehicle care.
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Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-35 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses usage 1 right trailer stop/ turn lamp 2 electronic stability suspension control, automatic le...
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Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-36 vehicle care fuses usage 33 daytime running lamps 2 (if equipped) 34 sunroof 35 key ignition system, theft deterrent system 36 windshield wiper 37 seo b2 upfitter usage (battery) 38 electric adju...
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Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-37 j-case fuses usage 66 not used 67 transfer case 68 stud 1 (trailer connector battery power) 69 mid-bussed electrical center 1 70 climate control blower 71 power liftgate module 72 le...
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Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 backli...
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Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 liftgate 21 power door lock 1 (lock feature) 2...
Page 402: Wheels And Tires
Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 ...
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Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-41 warning (continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. ...
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Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-42 vehicle care winter driving conditions, but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice-covered roads. See winter tires on page 10‑42. Winter tires...
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Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-43 particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “tire size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (b) tpc spec (tire ...
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Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-44 vehicle care passenger (p‐metric) tire (a) passenger (p‐metric) tire : the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter p as the first character in the tire size means a passe...
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Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-45 bead : the tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles les...
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Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-46 vehicle care maximum loaded vehicle weight : the sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal occupant weight : the number of occupants a v...
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Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-47 determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See uniform tire quality grading on page 10‑58. Vehicle ca...
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Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-48 vehicle care load limits on page 9‑15. How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. When to check ch...
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Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-49 vehicles with p265/65r18 or p285/ 45r22 size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inflation pr...
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Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-50 vehicle care wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functioning properly. Always check the tpms malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensur...
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Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-51 a tire and loading information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See vehicle load limits on pa...
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Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-52 vehicle care . Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the tpms from functioning properly. See...
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Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-53 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side ...
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Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-54 vehicle care use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the ti...
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Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-55 treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. Some commerc...
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Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-56 vehicle care traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Gm's tpc spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all-season tread design, ...
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Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-57 warning (continued) after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If the vehicle t...
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Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-58 vehicle care uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction a...
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Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-59 straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature – a, b, c the temperature grades are ...
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Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-60 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. Tires can lose air, and cause loss...
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Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-61 if a tire goes flat it is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See tires on page 10‑40. If air goes out of a tire, it is muc...
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Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-62 vehicle care warning (continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in p (park) or a manual transmission in 1 (first) or r (reverse). 3. Turn off the engine and do ...
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Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-63 warning (continued) and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed the recommended pressure. { warning storing the tire sealant and c...
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Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-64 vehicle care check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at you...
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Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-65 6. Plug the power plug (c) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See power outlets on page 5‑7 in the owner manual. If ...
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Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-66 vehicle care 12. Turn the sealant/air hose (g) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Replace the sealant/air hose (g), and the power plu...
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Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-67 using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: if a tire goes ...
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Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-68 vehicle care 11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (e). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the tire and loading information label. Se...
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Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-69 to install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (g) with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the tire sealant canister (b) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap th...
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Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-70 vehicle care tire changing removing the spare tire and tools the equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear whee...
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Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-71 to access the spare tire: a. Hoist assembly b. Hoist shaft c. Hoist shaft access cover/hole d. Jack handle extensions e. Wheel wrench f. Hoist cable g. Tire/wheel retainer h. Spare t...
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Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-72 vehicle care 4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (d) and wheel wrench (e), as shown. 5. Insert the open end of the extension (j) through the hole in the rear bumper (i) (hoist shaft access...
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Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-73 7. Use the wheel wrench hook to pull the hoist cable closer to assist in reaching the spare tire. 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/...
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Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-74 vehicle care removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 10‑61 for more information. 2. To remove the center cap, ...
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Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-75 { warning getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it...
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Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-76 vehicle care rear position rear tire flat: if the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (b) and both jack handle extensions (c). Attach the wheel wrench (d) to the jack ...
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Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-77 { warning never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the roun...
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Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-78 vehicle care storing a flat or spare tire and tools { warning storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collis...
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Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-79 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (d) and wheel wrench (e), as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (j) through the hole in the rear bumper (i) (hoist shaft access...
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Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-80 vehicle care to store the tools: a. Wheel blocks b. Tool bag c. Retaining bracket d. Wing nut retaining tool bag e. Jack f. Wing nut retaining wheel blocks g. Jack knob 1. Return the tools (wheel...
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Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-81 for the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See “storing a flat or spare tire and tools” under tire changing on page 10‑70. { warn...
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Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-82 vehicle care a. Jack b. Wheel blocks 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (a) on the wheel blocks (b), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely. 8. Attach the jack handle, extension,...
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Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-83 13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with th...
Page 446: Jump Starting
Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-84 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10‑24. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If the vehicle's ...
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Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-85 turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the access...
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Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-86 vehicle care { warning an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { warning using an...
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Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-87 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the ...
Page 450: Towing
Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-88 vehicle care jumper cable removal a. Heavy, unpainted metal engine part or remote negative (−) terminal b. Good battery or remote positive (+) and remote negative (−) terminals c. Dead battery or...
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Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-89 recreational vehicle towing if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – ...
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Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-90 vehicle care notice: towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-...
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Black plate (91,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-91 the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels ...
Page 454: Appearance Care
Black plate (92,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-92 vehicle care appearance care exterior care washing the vehicle to preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive ...
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Black plate (93,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-93 protecting exterior bright metal parts regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. For aluminum, never use auto or...
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Black plate (94,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-94 vehicle care and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: to avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cle...
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Black plate (95,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-95 interior care to prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color ...
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Black plate (96,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-96 vehicle care notice: cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that...
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Black plate (97,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 vehicle care 10-97 tehama™ leather the leather surface on the seat was not designed to be aggressively cleaned using any commercial product. Use a well wrung cloth dampened with water to remove dust. D...
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Black plate (98,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 10-98 vehicle care do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: use of a...
Page 461: Service And
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-2 service and maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper...
Page 463: Cadillac Premium
Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during t...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-4 service and maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this w...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-5 . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See park brake and p (park) mechanism check on page 10‑28. . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-6 service and maintenance.
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — normal (1) check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that th...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-8 service and maintenance.
Page 469: Special Application
Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services — severe (1) check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that th...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-10 service and maintenance . To avoid break‐down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power. . Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the ...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-11 the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed. Tires tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced....
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-12 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained f...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-13 usage fluid/lubricant front and rear axle sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 89021677, in canada 89021678). Transfer case dexron ® -vi automatic transmission...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-14 service and maintenance 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 n...
Page 475: Maintenance Records
Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the box...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 11-16 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.
Page 477: Technical Data
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 478: Vehicle Data
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 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 11‑12 for m...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code transmission spark plug gap 6.2l v8 f automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in).
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing if the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information..
Page 481: Customer
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadil...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-4 customer information the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-5 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1-888-446-2000 1...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-6 customer information online owner center online owner experience (u.S.) my.Cadillac.Com the cadillac online owner experience is a one-stop resource that allows interaction with cadillac and keeps i...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-7 gm mobility reimbursement program (u.S. And canada) this program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-8 customer information this service is limited to the transfer of the vehicle to the repair facility. . Emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service ...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-9 . *trip interruption: this service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest cadillac dealershi...
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-10 customer information . Vehicle immobilization situations due to a major force or unforeseen circumstances, such as natural phenomena of an extraordinary nature, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, a...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-11 service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calling for service when calling roadside service, have the following information ready: . Your name, home address, and ...
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-12 customer information . Trip interruption benefits and service: if your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the 6 years/110 000 km (70,000 m...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-13 scheduling service appointments (u.S. And canada) when the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointm...
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Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-14 customer information original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by gm for shuttle service. In addition, for u.S. Customers, should you arrange transportation through a fri...
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Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-15 recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the par...
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Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-16 customer information puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency...
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Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-17 service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, el...
Page 498: Reporting Safety
Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-18 customer information reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injur...
Page 499: Vehicle Data
Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-19 call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232-5169 in canada, call 1‐888‐446‐2000, or write:...
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Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-20 customer information these data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial...
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Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 customer information 13-21 personal information or link with any other gm system containing personal information. Radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency th...
Page 502: Notes
Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 13-22 customer information 2 notes.
Page 503: Onstar
Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14...
Page 504: Onstar Services
Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 14-2 onstar . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respond to an amber alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. Onstar services emergency with automatic crash response, the b...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “do you want to cancel directions?” 2...
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 14-4 onstar 2. Say “call.” system responds: “please say the name or number to call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1” and the area code. System responds: “ok calling.” calling 9...
Page 507: Onstar Additional
Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 onstar 14-5 diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire p...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 14-6 onstar onstar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where onstar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has co...
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 onstar 14-7 warranty onstar equipment may be warranted as part of the new vehicle limited warranty. The manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages the vehicle can be ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 14-8 onstar add-on electrical equipment the onstar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See add-on electrical equipment on page 9‑66...
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Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 active fuel management ® . . . . . 9-27 add-on electrical equipment . . ...
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Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-2 index auxiliary devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-29 axle, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 axle, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26 b battery...
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Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-3 clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 cluster, instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 collision damage repair . . . . . 13-14 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-4 index driving (cont'd) vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-15 wet roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12 dual automatic cli...
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Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-5 front fog lamp light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 front seats heated and ventilated . . . . . . . . . 3-7 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-6 index hill and mountain roads . . . . . . . 9-11 hill start assist (hsa) . . . . . . . . . 9-35 hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-7 lights (cont'd) tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 tow/haul mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak ® . . . . . . . . . .5-20 locking ...
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Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-8 index n navigation destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-69 onstar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-64 using the sy...
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Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-9 power (cont'd) seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 power assist steps . ....
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Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-10 index replacing safety belt system parts after a crash . . . 3-26 reporting safety defects canadian government . . . . . . 13-18 general motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 u.S. Government . . ...
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Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-11 servicing the airbag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 shift lock control function check, automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 shifting into park . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-12 index tires (cont'd) sealant and compressor kit, storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 secondary latch system . . . 10-80 sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 terminology and defi...
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Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 index i-13 vehicle (cont'd) positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-95 reminder messages . . . . . . . . . .5-36 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 security . . . . . . . ....
Page 524: Notes
Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade/escalade esv owner manual - 2013 - crc 2nd edition - 8/ 14/12 i-14 index 2 notes.