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Cadillac 2015 Escalade Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2015 Escalade

  • Page 1

    2k15icadillac_escalade_23168274b.Ai color = black spine size = needed - est. .66 inch 08/05/14 no recyclable logo on back covers for cadillac only cadillac 2013 - 12/14/11.

  • Page 2

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2015 cadillac escalade owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . ....

  • Page 3

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2015 cadillac escalade owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-71 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79 ...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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, cadil...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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 dang...

  • Page 6

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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....

  • Page 7: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 8: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless en...

  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel english version shown, metric similar.

  • Page 10

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-7 . 2. Head-up display (hud) on page 5-30 (if equipped). 3. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-6 . Windshield wipe...

  • Page 11: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-4 in brief 20. Steering wheel controls on page 5-2 . Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on page 5-27 . 21. Engine start/stop button....

  • Page 12

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-5 7 : press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sound three times. Press 7 and hold for more than three seconds to sound ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-6 in brief power door locks q : press to lock the doors. K : press to unlock the doors. See door locks on page 2-11 . Keyless access the rke transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-7 to close, press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch. To disable the power liftgate function, select off on the liftgate switch. See liftgate on page 2...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-8 in brief lumbar adjustment base to adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the ...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-9 uplevel seat adjustment if equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. Uplevel seat control 1. Feature select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. F...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-10 in brief massage on/off (6) may be used for a limited amount of time with the ignition in off. See massage on page 3-9 . Memory features the set, "1," "2," and b (exit) bu...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-11 press c or { to cool the driver or passenger seat. See heated and cooled front seats on page 3-10 . Head restraint adjustment do not drive until the head restrain...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-12 in brief the passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See passenger airbag status indicator on page 5-17 . Mirror ...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-13 see “ rear window defogger ” under dual automatic climate control system on page 8-1 . Steering wheel adjustment to adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-14 in brief to change the dome lamp settings, press the following: off: turns the lamps off, even when a door is open. Door: the lamps come on automatically when a door is op...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-15 ; : turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 : turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. ...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-16 in brief more or less frequent wipes. A dic message may be displayed when rainsense is turned on or off. See windshield wiper/washer on page 5-3 . Climate controls the cli...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-17 1. To enable the range selection feature, move the shift lever to the m (manual mode) position. The current range will appear next to the m. This is the highest a...

  • Page 25: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-18 in brief vehicle features infotainment system see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recogn...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-19 y or z : move sel up or down to go to the previous or next selection. S or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go b...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-20 in brief surround vision if equipped, views around the vehicle are displayed to aid with parking and low-speed maneuvers. See “ surround vision ” under assistance systems ...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-21 active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has the active emergency braking system, which includes intelligent brake...

  • Page 29: Performance And

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-22 in brief accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9-24 . Vent: from the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroo...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 in brief 1-23 . To turn off both traction control and stabilitrak, press and hold g until i and g illuminate in the instrument cluster and the appropriate dic message displays....

  • Page 31

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 1-24 in brief 2. Press sel on the dic controls and hold sel down for a few seconds to clear the change engine oil soon message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to...

  • Page 32: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . ....

  • Page 33

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-2 keys, doors, and windows the key is used for the driver door and glove box. The transmitter has a button on the side used to remove the key. Do not pull the key out without ...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the keyless access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “ keyl...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows if equipped, memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle if enabled. See vehicle personalization on page 5-46 and memory seats ...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 driver side shown, passenger similar pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: . It has been more ...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows keyless liftgate opening press the touch pad on the rear of the liftgate above the license plate to open the liftgate when all doors are unlocked wh...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 6. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray. 7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert and press k or q on the t...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 4. Repeat step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known transmitters will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining transm...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert. 3. With the vehicle in p (park) or n (neutral) press the brake pedal and the engine start...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a cr2...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 2. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will tu...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows to lock the doors from inside the vehicle: . Press q on a power door lock switch. . Push down the manual lock knob on the driver door to lock all ...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 q (lock): press to lock the doors. K (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Delayed locking this feature delays the locking of the doors until five ...

  • Page 45: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press { to activate the safety loc...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 manual liftgate to open the liftgate, press k on the power door lock switch or press k on the rke transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows the modes are: . Max: opens to maximum height. . 3/4: opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgat...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 obstacle detection features if the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows length of kick zone to operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the center of the rear bumper, then pull it back. { caution s...

  • Page 50: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 if equipped, the power assist steps will deploy when the door is opened and automatically retract three seconds after the door is closed. The powe...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows fast flash: vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate or the hood is open. Slow flash: alarm system is armed. Arming the alarm system 1. Turn off...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 power sounder, inclination sensor and intrusion sensor in addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a po...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 13-12 . Immobilizer operation this vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does...

  • Page 54: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 exterior mirrors convex mirrors { warning a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows folding mirrors power folding 1. Press { to fold the mirrors inward. 2. Press { again to return the mirrors to the driving position. Resetting the...

  • Page 56: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 interior mirrors interior rearview mirrors adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your vehicle. If equipped with onstar, t...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-26 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 ...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-27 window will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. To reprogram the power windows: 1. Close all doors. 2. Place the ignition ...

  • Page 59: Roof

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-28 keys, doors, and windows sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or, if equipped, extend ...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-29 if an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debri...

  • Page 61: Notes

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 2-30 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 62: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 power...

  • Page 63: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints front seats the vehicle ’ s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { warning with head restraint...

  • Page 64: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-3 second row seats the vehicle's second row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The second row seat outb...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-4 seats and restraints . Move feature select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features. . Press up (2) to make ...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-5 upper shoulder support to adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder support...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-6 seats and restraints to adjust the lumbar support, see lumbar adjustment on page 3-6 . Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in th...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-7 . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckl...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-8 seats and restraints storing memory positions to store positions to the “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steer...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-9 rke transmitters are not labeled with a number. If your memory seat position is stored to “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” but this position is not automatically recallin...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-10 seats and restraints press massage on/off (6) to recall the last massage type and intensity. 1. Move feature select (1) to display seating adjustments on the center stack....

  • Page 72: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-11 when this feature is off, the heated and cooled seat symbols on the buttons are white. When a heated seat is turned on, the symbol turns red. When a c...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-12 seats and restraints the buttons are on the rear of the center console. With the ignition in on/run/start, press m or l to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion and...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-13 manual fold and tumble feature { warning do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat is not ...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-14 seats and restraints 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Folding and tumbling the seat from the third row...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-15 automatic fold and tumble feature { warning do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat is n...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-16 seats and restraints folding and tumbling the seat from the cargo area 1. Second row power seat buttons 2. Third row power seat buttons to fold and tumble the seat from th...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-17 caution (continued) belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. The transmissi...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-18 seats and restraints returning the seatback to the upright position 1. Second row power seat buttons 2. Third row power seat buttons to return the seatback to the upright ...

  • Page 80: Safety Belts

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-19 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. { warni...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-20 seats and restraints 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 aft...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-21 . 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 b...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-22 seats and restraints for front seating positions, if the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to unlock. 3. Push the la...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-23 to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. For third row seats, slide the latch plate up the s...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-24 seats and restraints electronic stability control on page 9-42 . If there is a problem with the automatic safety belt tightening system, a message displays on the driver i...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-25 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lie...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-26 seats and restraints third row center seating position comfort guides for the third row center seating position are available from your dealer. Instructions are included w...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-27 safety system check now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all w...

  • Page 89: Airbag System

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-28 seats and restraints airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. . A front...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-29 { warning because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it ...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-30 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passeng...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-31 driver side shown, passenger side similar the driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks cl...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-32 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-28 . Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact e...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-33 roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impac...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-34 seats and restraints the parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-35 crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. ....

  • Page 97

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-36 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the ba...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-37 has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { warning if the airbag readines...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-38 seats and restraints the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child ’ s size. It is better to se...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-39 additional factors affecting system operation safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-40 seats and restraints the operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats, safety belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic module, ...

  • Page 102: Child Restraints

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-41 replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work prope...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-42 seats and restraints the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-43 { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the la...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-44 seats and restraints warning (continued) the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child ’ s neck. If the shoulder belt is locked an...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-45 warning (continued) the front outboard seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Q: what are the different types of add-on...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-46 seats and restraints { 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. Inste...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-47 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 chil...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-48 seats and restraints administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport canad...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-49 when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible wi...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-50 seats and restraints anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs). The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-51 lower anchor and top tether anchor locations second row — 60/40 h (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. I (top tether anchor): sea...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-52 seats and restraints to assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats, t...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-53 third row seat for the third row seat, the top tether anchors are on the back of the seatback. Move the flipper panel rearward to access the anchors. ...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-54 seats and restraints { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be ...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-55 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child r...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-56 seats and restraints if the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under ...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-57 3. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used. { warning with head restraints that are not ...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-58 seats and restraints securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child rest...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-59 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check to see if the correct buckle is b...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-60 seats and restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer ’ s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. Refer to the...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-61 warning (continued) will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat,...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-62 seats and restraints 4. 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 ...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 seats and restraints 3-63 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 ...

  • Page 125: Notes

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 3-64 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 126: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 cuph...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 4-2 storage glove box to open, press the button. Close the glove box manually. Cupholders to access the cupholders, press the cover and release. There is storage in front of the...

  • Page 128: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 storage 4-3 armrest storage for vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the loop at the top of the armrest down to access the cupholders. Rear storage there is storage in the fl...

  • Page 129: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 4-4 storage to return the cover to the retracted position: 1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover posts from the retaining sockets. 2. Let the cover move forward to...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 storage 4-5 { caution loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so t...

  • Page 131: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 4-6 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 132: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-...

  • Page 133: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 airbag system messages . . . . 5-42 safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-42 se...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-3 horn to sound the horn, press a on the steering wheel. Windshield wiper/washer the windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever. The windshi...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-4 instruments and controls . Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. . Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture. Move the band out of the 3 int position ...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-5 activated. See washer fluid on page 10-17 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Rear window wiper/ washer the rear wiper...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-6 instruments and controls compass the vehicle may have a compass display on the driver information center (dic). The compass receives its heading and other information from t...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-7 if auto timing is on, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone. Clock display when on, the digit...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-8 instruments and controls { caution leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery. Always unplug elec...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-9 the power outlet is not designed for the following, and may not work properly if they are plugged in: . Equipment with high initial peak wattage, su...

  • Page 141: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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 e...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster english balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 143

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-12 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhan...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-13 use the five-way control on the right side of the steering wheel to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different disp...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-14 instruments and controls display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the cluster. See “ reconfigurable instrument cluster ...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-15 simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow ne...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-16 instruments and controls safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle i...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-17 the airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-18 instruments and controls { warning if the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid inj...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-19 assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. { caution if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emi...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-20 instruments and controls on page 9-71 . The diagnostic system can detect if the adapter has been left installed in the vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosph...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-21 system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydrauli...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-22 instruments and controls service electric parking brake light if this light comes on and stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the park...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-23 lane departure warning (ldw) light this light is green if ldw is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-24 instruments and controls if the stabilitrak and tcs are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the tcs and the stabilitrak systems and the war...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-25 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-26 instruments and controls this light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the ...

  • Page 158: Information Displays

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-27 the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See cruise c...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-28 instruments and controls s or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. Sel (select): press to open ...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-29 gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions c...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-30 instruments and controls to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended. See maintenance schedule on page 11-3 . The oil life...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-31 the hud information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either english o...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-32 instruments and controls d (image brightness): lift up and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off. The hud...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-33 incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any hud view. Metric english navigation view: this displays the speed...

  • Page 165: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-34 instruments and controls vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multip...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-35 step on brake to release park brake this message is displayed if you attempt to release the electric parking brake without the brake pedal applied...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-36 instruments and controls no cruise braking gas pedal applied this message displays when adaptive cruise control (acc) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. W...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-37 idle until it cools down. See engine coolant temperature gauge on page 5-15 . When towing, use tow/haul mode to prevent damage to the engine or tr...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-38 instruments and controls fuel system messages fuel level low this message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible. Key and lock messages no re...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-39 turn signal on this message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal. Object detection system messages 24 ghz ra...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-40 instruments and controls the active emergency braking system may not work or may not work as well. Lane departure warning unavailable this message displays when attempting...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-41 forward collision alert (fca) features. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Service park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the ...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-42 instruments and controls service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control/electronic sta...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-43 steering system messages steering assist is reduced drive with care this message may display if a problem occurs with the electric power steering ...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-44 instruments and controls you can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The dic also shows the tire pressure values. See driver information center (dic) on...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-45 dic display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the four-wheel-drive system needs service. See your dealer...

  • Page 177: Vehicle

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-46 instruments and controls washer fluid messages washer fluid low add fluid this message may display when the washer fluid level is low. Fill the windshield washer reservoir...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-47 language (language) select language, then select from the available language(s). The selected language will display on the system, and voice recog...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-48 instruments and controls clear all teen keys/pin this allows all teen driver keys and the pin to be cleared. Select continue or cancel. Radio press to display the radio me...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-49 . Auto defog . Auto rear defog auto fan max speed this feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Select low, medium, or high. Auto defog when s...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-50 instruments and controls complete stop behind another stopping vehicle, and then that vehicle drives on. Select off or on. Park assist if equipped, this allows the feature...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-51 auto wipe in reverse gear when on and the front wiper is on, the rear wiper will automatically activate when the vehicle is shifted to r (reverse)...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-52 instruments and controls . Passive door unlock . Passive door lock . Remote left in vehicle alert remote unlock light feedback when on, the exterior lamps will flash when ...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-53 device management select to connect to a different phone source, disconnect a phone, or delete a phone. Ringtones press to change the ring tone fo...

  • Page 185: Universal Remote

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-54 instruments and controls guidance lines select to turn off or on. See assistance systems for parking or backing on page 9-56 . Rear cross traffic alert select to turn off ...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-55 do not use the universal remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door ...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-56 instruments and controls programming is complete. There is no need to complete steps 4 – 6. . If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a s...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 instruments and controls 5-57 enough for the universal remote system to pick up the signal during programming. If the programming did not work, replace step 2 under “ programmi...

  • Page 189: Notes

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 5-58 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 190: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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 the ext...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 lighting 6-3 . The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h (12 mph). . The turn signal lever is moved forward to the high-beam position or the flash-to-pass feature is used. See hea...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 6-4 lighting headlamp high/ low-beam changer $ (headlamp high/low-beam changer): push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel to change the headlamps from low to high ...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 lighting 6-5 brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. To turn off the automatic headl...

  • Page 196: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 lighting 6-7 cornering lamps for vehicles equipped with cornering lamps, they automatically come on when all of the following occur: . The low-beam headlamps are on. . The turn ...

  • Page 197: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 6-8 lighting reading lamps there are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the acc/accessory or on/run positi...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 lighting 6-9 exit lighting the headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, w...

  • Page 199: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 200: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for informa...

  • Page 201: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 202: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system ....

  • Page 203

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 8-2 climate controls 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. A/c mode (air conditioning) 6. Climate control selection (application tray button) 7. Rear (rear climate control touch...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 climate controls 8-3 english units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “ cluster settings menu ” under instrument cluster on page 5-11 . Off (fan)...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 8-4 climate controls 0 (defrost): clears the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. Press the 0 button to turn on or off. Changing the air d...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 climate controls 8-5 { caution do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sh...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 8-6 climate controls rear climate control system if equipped with a rear climate control system, the settings can be adjusted with the rear climate control buttons and the touch...

  • Page 208: Air Vents

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 climate controls 8-7 the sync button will be lit. Press the temp, mode, or auto button twice to unlink the set driver and rear temperatures. The sync button turns off. Rear cont...

  • Page 209: Maintenance

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 8-8 climate controls operation tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . ...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 climate controls 8-9 2. Open the glove box completely and remove the two upper screws. 3. Disconnect the electrical plug and remove the entire glove box. 4. Release the two tabs...

  • Page 211: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 212: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk drivin...

  • Page 213: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70 fuels in foreign countri...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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. See th...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push dow...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-5 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...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-6 driving and operating one of the best ways for successful off-road driving is to control the speed. { warning when driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction ...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-7 . Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. . Do not park over things that burn. See parking over things that burn on page ...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-8 driving and operating . When driving down a hill, keep the vehicle headed straight down. Use a low gear because the engine will work with the brakes to slow the vehicle and ...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-9 . Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more severe. If a rock is driven across with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-10 driving and operating { caution do not drive through standing water if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe. Deep water can damage the axle an...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-11 there is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other rainy weather tips besides slowing dow...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-12 driving and operating wet ice can occur at about 0°c (32°f) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rai...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-13 warning (continued) . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates t...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-14 driving and operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-15 positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. The tire and loading information label also shows the size of the...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-16 driving and operating example 1 1. Maximum vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) ...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/tire label a vehicle specific certifica...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-18 driving and operating weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages,...

  • Page 230: Starting And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-19 automatic level control see automatic level control on page 9-44 . If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shock...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-20 driving and operating no adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in d (drive), r (reverse), or while using cruise control. The switch used to adjust the p...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-21 driver information center (dic). See transmission messages on page 5-44 . When the vehicle is shifted into p (park), the ignition system will switch ...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-22 driving and operating the ignition will switch from acc/ accessory to off after five minutes to prevent battery rundown. On/run/start (green indicator light): this mode is...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-23 is low, the driver information center (dic) will display a message. See key and lock messages on page 5-38 . { caution cranking the engine for long p...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-24 driving and operating warning (continued) by a ground fault detection function. An ungrounded outlet could cause an electric shock. . Use a weatherproof, heavy-duty, 15 am...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-25 door is opened. The radio continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened. Shifting into park { warning it can be dangerous...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-26 driving and operating if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in p (park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it....

  • Page 238: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-27 parking over things that burn { warning things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, lea...

  • Page 239: Automatic

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-28 driving and operating warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unu...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-29 increase in the effort to shift out of p (park). See “ torque lock ” under shifting into park on page 9-25 . { warning it is dangerous to get out of ...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-30 driving and operating { caution shifting out of p (park) or n (neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-31 m (manual mode): this position allows selection of a range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If equipped, see “ range selection mo...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-32 driving and operating when the shift lever is moved from d (drive) to m (manual mode), a number displays next to the m, indicating the current transmission range. This num...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-33 caution (continued) the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in pla...

  • Page 245: Drive Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-34 driving and operating to disable or enable tow/haul grade braking within the current ignition cycle, press and hold the tow/haul button for five seconds. When the button i...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-35 shifting into 4 n will turn traction control and stabilitrak ® off. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-42 . Two speed automa...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-36 driving and operating shifting into 4 n will turn traction control and stabilitrak off. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-42 . Shifting into 4 m ...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-37 { caution shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. If the t...

  • Page 249: Brakes

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-38 driving and operating brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has abs, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle be...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-39 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 br...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-40 driving and operating and service electric parking brake light on page 5-22 . There are also parking brake-related driver information center (dic) messages. See brake syst...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-41 { caution driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that th...

  • Page 253: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-42 driving and operating ride control systems traction control/ electronic stability control system operation the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) and stabilitrak ...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-43 . Turn on and stay on when either system is not working. If either system fails to turn on or to activate, a message displays in the driver informati...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-44 driving and operating stabilitrak will automatically turn on if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Traction control will remain off. The vehicle has a trailer sway cont...

  • Page 256: Cruise Control

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-45 an air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height. The system is activated...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-46 driving and operating j (on/off): press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res (resume/accelerat...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-47 . To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments, press set − down briefly. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. The sp...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-48 driving and operating adaptive cruise control if equipped with adaptive cruise control (acc), it allows the driver to select the cruise control set speed and following gap...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-49 j (on/off): press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when acc is turned on. +res (resume/accelerate): ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-50 driving and operating be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed. Resuming a set speed if the acc is set a...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-51 selecting the follow distance gap when a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap, acc will adjust the vehicle's spe...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-52 driving and operating speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. Wh...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-53 brake on page 9-39 . To resume acc and release the epb, press the accelerator pedal. A dic warning message may display indicating to shift to p (park...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-54 driving and operating warning (continued) attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves. Acc may ope...

  • Page 266: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-55 do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driv...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-56 driving and operating warning (continued) . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. . ...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-57 1. View displayed by the rear vision camera 1. View displayed by the rear vision camera 2. Corners of the rear bumper displayed images may be farther...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-58 driving and operating front view camera if equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays in the center stack. The front view shows after shifting from r (r...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-59 the instrument cluster may have a parking assist display with bars that show “ distance to object ” and object location information for the front and...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-60 driving and operating may automatically brake hard to a stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash. { warning rear automatic braking may not avoid man...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-61 use caution while backing up when towing a trailer, as the rcta detection zones that extend out from the back of the vehicle do not move further back...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-62 driving and operating above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft) and ope...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-63 when your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red fca display will flash on the windshield. Also, eight rapid high-pitched b...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-64 driving and operating mirror, and cleaning the front of the vehicle where radar sensors are located, may correct the issue. For cleaning instructions, see “ washing the ve...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-65 warning (continued) . Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads. . Detect a stopped or slow-moving vehicle or other object ahead. . Detect a v...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-66 driving and operating side blind zone alert (sbza) if equipped, the sbza system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with vehicles ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-67 how the system works the lca symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind z...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-68 driving and operating instructions, see "washing the vehicle" under exterior care on page 10-79 . If the dic still displays the system unavailable message after cleaning b...

  • Page 280: Fuel

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-69 how the system works the ldw camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. To turn ldw on and off, press @ on the center stack. Th...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-70 driving and operating higher. Regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher can be used, but acceleration and fuel economy will be reduced, and an audible knockin...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-71 fuels in foreign countries if planning to drive in countries outside the u.S. Or canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Check regional auto c...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-72 driving and operating locate the fuel door. The fuel gauge has an arrow to indicate the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. If equipped, the fuel door is locked when ...

  • Page 284: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-73 3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return to the storage location. Filling a portable fuel container { warning filling a portable fuel contai...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-74 driving and operating . Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts. . Then during the first 800 km (500 mi...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-75 passing more passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go ...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-76 driving and operating parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to ...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-77 warning (continued) the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer for advice and inf...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-78 driving and operating vehicle axle ratio maximum trailer weight gcwr* escalade 2wd short wheelbase 3.23/3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) escalade 4wd short wh...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-79 trailer tongue weight (1) should be 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer weight (2) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type. Vehicle series ...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-80 driving and operating total weight on the vehicle's tires be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the certification label on the cente...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-81 the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provi...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-82 driving and operating tow/haul mode pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument cluster c...

  • Page 294: Conversions And

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 driving and operating 9-83 if tsc is enabled, the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak warning light will flash on the instrument cluster. Vehicle speed must be reduced. I...

  • Page 295: Notes

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 9-84 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 296: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 californ...

  • Page 297: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-2 vehicle care when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 different size tires and wheels . ...

  • Page 298: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories ...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-4 vehicle care hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is inside the vehicle under the steering wheel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find ...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview.

  • Page 301

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-6 vehicle care 1. Positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10-71 . 2. Battery on page 10-20 . 3. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10-11...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-7 { warning the engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstick handle. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-8 vehicle care { caution failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-9 change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indi...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-10 vehicle care automatic transmission fluid when to check and change automatic transmission fluid it is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The onl...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-11 replacing the engine air cleaner/ filter 1. Screws 2. Electrical connector 3. Air duct clamp 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. See engine compartmen...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-12 vehicle care 1. Coolant surge tank 2. Coolant surge tank pressure cap 3. Engine cooling fan { warning an electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-13 what to use { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-14 vehicle care checking coolant the coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See engine compartment overview on page 10-5 . The...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-15 if no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge t...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-16 vehicle care in addition, there are engine overheated stop engine, engine overheated idle engine, and engine power is reduced messages in the driver information center (d...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-17 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road,...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-18 vehicle care displays, washer fluid will need to be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the ...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-19 proper sequence to torque specifications. See capacities and specifications on page 12-2 . Brake pads should be replaced as complete sets. Brake pedal travel...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-20 vehicle care refer to the maintenance schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See maintenance schedule on page 11-3 . Checking brake fluid check brake fluid ...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-21 refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for battery location...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-22 vehicle care front axle when to check and change lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is hear...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-23 how to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. The proper level is 1.0 mm to 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below ...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-24 vehicle care normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of p (park), contact your dealer for service. Park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doin...

  • Page 320: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-25 warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield. 5. Reverse steps 1 – 3 for wiper blade replacement. Rear wiper blade replacement to repla...

  • Page 321: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-26 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-27 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section...

  • Page 322: Electrical System

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-27 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly. 6. Push the lamp assembly...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-28 vehicle care fuses the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. ...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-29.

  • Page 325

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-30 vehicle care item usage 1 electric running boards 2 antilock brake system pump 3 interior bec lt1 4 mbs passenger 5 suspension leveling compressor 6 4wd transfer case ele...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-31 item usage 51 parking lamp relay 59 euro trailer 60 air conditioning control 63 upfitter 1 67 trailer battery 69 rc upfitter 3 and 4 70 vbat upfitter 3 and 4...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-32 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block (left) the left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-33 number usage 2 not used 3 not used 4 accessory power outlet 1 5 retained accessory power/accessory 6 apo/batt 7 universal garage door opener/inside rear view...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-34 vehicle care number usage 35 not used 36 miscellaneous r/c 37 heated steering wheel 38 steering column lock 2 (if equipped) 39 instrument cluster battery 40 not used 41 n...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-35 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number usage 1 not used number usage 2 not used 3 not used 4 accessory pow...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-36 vehicle care number usage 18 not used 19 body control module 4 20 rear seat entertainment 21 sunroof 22 not used 23 not used 24 not used 25 not used 26 info/airbag 27 spa...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-37 rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment. Pull the panel out by grabbing th...

  • Page 333: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-38 vehicle care m-type fuses usage 12 liftgate module 13 third row seat 14 rear accessory power outlet 15 rear defogger ultra micro relays usage 16 liftgate micro relays usa...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-39 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 wi...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-40 vehicle care . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as the or...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-41 passenger (p-metric)/spare tire (1) tire size : the tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, ...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-42 vehicle care (7) maximum cold inflation load limit : maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-43 tire terminology and definitions air pressure : the amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-44 vehicle care intended outboard sidewall : the side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kpa) : the metric unit for...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-45 speed rating : an alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction : the friction between the tire and...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-46 vehicle care caution (continued) overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-47 tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-spe...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-48 vehicle care please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if u...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-49 pressure levels can be viewed. For additional information and details about the dic operation and displays see driver information center (dic) on page 5-27 ....

  • Page 345

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-50 vehicle care . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the dic message should go o...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-51 3. Make sure the tire pressure info display option is turned on. The info displays on the dic can be turned on and off through the settings menu. See driver ...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-52 vehicle care . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Tire rotation tires should be rot...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-53 warning (continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. Lightly coat t...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-54 vehicle care driving. When storing a vehicle for at least a month, remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires. Buying new tires gm has deve...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-55 warning (continued) this vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires originally installed on the vehicle. When new, the vehicle included a sp...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-56 vehicle care or all-wheel drive, the performance of these systems can also be affected. { warning if different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-57 graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the a...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-58 vehicle care surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels may need to be rebalan...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-59 tire chains { warning do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause d...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-60 vehicle care warning (continued) changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. ...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-61 tire changing removing the spare tire and tools the equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored in the rear of the vehicle, on the driver side, behind a...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-62 vehicle care use the following tools: 1. Jack 2. Wheel blocks 3. Jack handle 4. Jack handle extensions 5. Wheel wrench to access the spare tire, refer to the following gr...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-63 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (4) and wheel wrench (5), as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) through the hole in the rear bumpe...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-64 vehicle care 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Tilt the retainer and pull it and the cable and spring th...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-65 jacking locations (overall view) 4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. Left front shown, right front similar front tire flat: if the flat tire is...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-66 vehicle care { warning raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and ve...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-67 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-68 vehicle care warning (continued) collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. { caution storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tir...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-69 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (4) and wheel wrench (5), as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) through the hole in the rear bumpe...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-70 vehicle care to store the tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag. 2. Assemble the wheel bloc...

  • Page 366: Jump Starting

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-71 after installing the spare tire on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road t...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-72 vehicle care reduce electrical resistance. This is located on the passenger side, in the rear of the engine compartment. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper ca...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-73 { warning using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if yo...

  • Page 369: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-74 vehicle care 9. Connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-75 towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels on a dolly. Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer ’ s instructions. See your dealer o...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-76 vehicle care { warning shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into n (neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in p (park). You or ...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-77 disconnecting the towed vehicle before disconnecting the towed vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface. 2. Set the parking brake, shift the transmission to p (pa...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-78 vehicle care dolly towing – rear towing (rear wheels off the ground) – four-wheel-drive vehicles { caution towing a four-wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the g...

  • Page 374: Appearance Care

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-79 appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased afte...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-80 vehicle care calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the ve...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-81 cleaning exterior lamps/ lenses, emblems, decals and stripes use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps, l...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-82 vehicle care can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-11 . Tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the ti...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-83 control arm ball joints on 1500 series vehicles are maintenance-free. { caution lubrication of applicable steering/ suspension points should not be done unle...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-84 vehicle care your dealer may have products for cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage. Apply...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-85 fabric/carpet/suede start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it ...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-86 vehicle care instrument panel, leather, vinyl, other plastic surfaces, low gloss paint surfaces and natural open pore wood surfaces use a soft microfiber cloth dampened w...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 vehicle care 10-87 floor mats { warning if a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause ...

  • Page 383: Notes

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 10-88 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 384: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care mai...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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, bra...

  • Page 386: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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 main...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 11-4 service and maintenance engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If drive...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Lubricate body components. See exterior care on page 10-79 ....

  • Page 389

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 11-6 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 service and maintenance 11-7 maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/...

  • Page 391: Special Application

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 11-8 service and maintenance (4) do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. C...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 service and maintenance 11-9 . To avoid break-down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power. . Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 11-10 service and maintenance 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 inflate...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/6/14 service and maintenance 11-11 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specif...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 11-12 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant rear axle sae 75w-85 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 19300457, in canada 19300458). Transfer case dexron ® -vi automat...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 service and maintenance 11-13 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm ...

  • Page 397: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 11-14 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of serv...

  • Page 398: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 399: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubri...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code spark plug gap 6.2l v8 j 0.95 – 1.10mm (0.037 – 0.043 in).

  • Page 401

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 402: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . ...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 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 a...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 w...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca visit the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resources...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-6 customer information . Emergency tow from a public road or highway: tow to the nearest cadillac dealer for warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-7 service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative service: if assistance cannot be provided right away,...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-8 customer information public transportation or fuel reimbursement if overnight warranty repairs are needed, and public transportation is used, the expense must be supported ...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-9 vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled origin...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-10 customer information give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see roadside service on page 13-5 . Gathe...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-11 service bulletins service bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service general motors cars and trucks. Eac...

  • Page 413: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-12 customer information radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that complies with part 15/part 18 of the federal communications...

  • Page 414: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-13 reporting safety defects to the canadian government if you live in canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify transport can...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-14 customer information event data recorders this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near cr...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 customer information 13-15 onstar ® if the vehicle is equipped with onstar ® and has an active subscription, additional data may be collected through the onstar system. This in...

  • Page 417: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 418: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 419: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 14-2 onstar . Give onstar turn-by-turn navigation voice commands. Requires a specific onstar subscription plan. . Obtain the wifi network name, or service set identifier or ssid...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 onstar 14-3 security onstar provides services including stolen vehicle assistance, remote ignition block, and roadside assistance, if equipped. Onstar can unlock the vehicle doo...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 14-4 onstar navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “ go ” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. If directions are ...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac 2015i escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/ mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14 onstar 14-5 onstar hands-free calling this service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. To make a call 1. Press = . System responds: “ onstar ready. ” 2. Say “...

  • Page 423: Onstar Additional

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  • Page 441: Notes

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