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Cadillac 2015 Escalade Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2015 Escalade

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  • Page 2

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2015 cadillac escalade owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . ...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2015 cadillac escalade owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 servi...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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, cadillac, ...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions { danger text marked { danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. { warning ...

  • Page 6

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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. 0 : ...

  • Page 7: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 8: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (...

  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel english version shown, metric similar.

  • Page 10

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-7. 2. Head-up display (hud) on page 5-29 (if equipped). 3. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-6. Windshield wiper/washe...

  • Page 11: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-4 in brief 19. Steering wheel controls on page 5-2. Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on page 5-27. 20. Engine start/stop button. See ig...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-5 7 : press and release to locate the vehicle. Press 7 and hold for more than three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See keys on ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-6 in brief power door locks q : press to lock the doors. K : press to unlock the doors. See door locks on page 2-10. Keyless access the rke transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-7 to close, press 8 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 2-13. ...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-8 in brief to adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time. . Press and hold ...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-9 second row seats the second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats. Th...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-10 in brief safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts on page 3-16. . How to wear safety belts pro...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-11 exterior mirrors power mirrors to adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-12 in brief steering wheel adjustment to adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, if equipped: press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-13 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 opened....

  • Page 21

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-14 in brief ; : 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. See: ...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-15 see windshield wiper/washer on page 5-3. Climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Cl...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-16 in brief 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 attain...

  • Page 24: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-17 vehicle features infotainment system see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-18 in brief 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 back t...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-19 rear vision camera (rvc) if equipped, rvc displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse). See ...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-20 in brief universal remote system if equipped with the universal remote system, these buttons will be in the front overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to ...

  • Page 28: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-21 when the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-22 in brief the low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 in brief 1-23 driving for better fuel economy driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accel...

  • Page 31: Notes

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 1-24 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 32: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 press...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 / (remote vehicle start): if equipped, press and release q , then immediately press and hold / until the turn signals flash or for at least four seconds....

  • Page 35

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows when the ignition is moved to on/ run or 7 is pressed again. The ignition must be in lock/off for the panic alarm to work. Keyless access operation the k...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the rke transmitter in an unattended vehicle. Keyless access will lock the vehicle several seconds after all...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See door locks on page 2-10. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driv...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See door locks on page 2-10. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driv...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the dic may display n...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 1. Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows . There is an emission control system malfunction and the malfunction indicator lamp is on. The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if: ...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 warning (continued) thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows free turning locks the door lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free turning do...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 vehicle will check for rke transmitters inside. If an rke transmitter is detected and the number of rke transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See ...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 power liftgate operation { warning you, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way o...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows do not manually force the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures,...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 manual operation select off to manually operate the liftgate. See “manual liftgate” at the beginning of this section. Hands-free operation if equipped ...

  • Page 49: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows power assist steps if equipped, the power assist steps will deploy when the door is opened and automatically retract three seconds after the door is cl...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 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 the ...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows power sounder, inclination sensor and intrusion sensor in addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power s...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 immobilizer see radio frequency statement on page 13-12. Immobilizer operation this vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not h...

  • Page 53: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows exterior mirrors convex mirrors { warning a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too ...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 folding mirrors power folding 1. Press { to fold the mirrors inward. 2. Press { again to return the mirrors to the driving position. Resetting the powe...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows driving with the blind spot mirror actual mirror view 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image in the main mirror is small an...

  • Page 56: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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, there ...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 the f...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 in ac...

  • Page 59: Roof

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-28 keys, doors, and windows sun visors pull the sun visor down to block glare. If equipped, detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or to extend alo...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 debris may...

  • Page 61: Notes

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 2-30 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 62: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment ...

  • Page 63: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 restraints that ...

  • Page 64: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 outboard ...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-4 seats and restraints to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by mo...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-5 . 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 buckled up...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-6 seats and restraints storing memory positions to save positions to the “1” and “2” buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and telescoping steering column...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-7 see vehicle personalization on page 5-45. To stop recall movement, press one of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls; press the power tilt and te...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-8 seats and restraints warning (continued) overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat. The buttons are near the climate controls on the center stac...

  • Page 70: Rear Seats

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-9 rear seats heated rear seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. See the warning under heat...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-10 seats and restraints to return the seatback to the upright position: { warning if either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cau...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-11 2. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor. If the seatback can...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-12 seats and restraints 2. Pull the strap on the bottom rear of the second row seat to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward. 3. Pull the strap again to release the...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-13 driver side rear panel button shown 2. Press the automatic seat release button on the panel behind the rear doors. The seatback automatically folds flat. 3...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-14 seats and restraints to return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-15 belt retract into the headliner. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in the headliner. 5. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to...

  • Page 77: Safety Belts

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-16 seats and restraints 3. Reconnect the center safety belt mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do not let it twist. 4. Pull on the safety belt to be sure the mini-latch is secure. 5. ...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-17 why safety belts work when riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-18 seats and restraints . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very qui...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-20 seats and restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “shoulder belt height adjuster” in this section for i...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-21 push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the desired position. Move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After t...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-22 seats and restraints there is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the second row seat and for each passenger position in the third row seat. To install a comfort ...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-23 warning (continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safet...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-24 seats and restraints safety belt extender if the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will orde...

  • Page 86: Airbag System

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-25 see your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not bei...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-26 seats and restraints here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your ...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-27 there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunction...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-28 seats and restraints the front center airbag is in the inboard side of the driver seatback. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the driver and front outboard passenger se...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-29 warning (continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occ...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-30 seats and restraints the front center airbag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending upon the location of the impact, when either side of the vehicl...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-31 but airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See when should an airbag infl...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-32 seats and restraints warning (continued) system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed dama...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-33 certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-34 seats and restraints when the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-35 even if the child restraint is equipped with a safety belt lock-off, make sure the safety belt retractor is locked by pulling the shoulder belt all the way...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-36 seats and restraints passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult-sized occupants. If this happens, unbuckle the belt, let the belt go back all the way, and t...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-37 purchase a service manual, see service publications ordering information on page 13-10. { warning for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and ...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-38 seats and restraints airbag system check the airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See ai...

  • Page 100: Child Restraints

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-39 child restraints older children older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that com...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-40 seats and restraints according to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can s...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-41 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age ...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-42 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child rest...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-43 { warning to reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child rest...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-44 seats and restraints forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster seats a booster seat is a child res...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-45 children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-46 seats and restraints warning (continued) front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off th...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-47 use both the safety belts and the latch anchorage system to secure a rear-facing or forward-facing child seat. Booster seats use the vehicle’s safety belts...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-48 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether ...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-49 second row — bucket h (lower anchor): seating positions with two lower anchors. I (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. Third row...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-50 seats and restraints second row seat — bucket for models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating posi...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-51 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are sa...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-52 seats and restraints { caution do not let the latch attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to ...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-53 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: if the position you are using...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-54 seats and restraints if the position you are using has a fixed head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether around the inboard or outboard side of the hea...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-55 5. With the head restraint facing rearward, insert the head restraint posts into the holes in the top of the seatback. 6. Push the head restraint down. 7. ...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-56 seats and restraints in canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have t...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-57 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-58 seats and restraints seating position is used. See “head restraint removal and reinstallation” under lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3-46 for addi...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 seats and restraints 3-59 secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3-46 for top tether anchor location...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 3-60 seats and restraints 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of...

  • Page 122: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 cupholder...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 4-2 storage 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 cupholders. Pu...

  • Page 124: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 storage 4-3 center console storage pull the handle and lift to access. There are auxiliary jacks, usb ports, an accessory power outlet, tote compartment, device holder, and sd card r...

  • Page 125: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 4-4 storage 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to make sure it is secure. On extended wheelbase models there are two cover positions. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to b...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 storage 4-5 do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see vehicle load limits on page 9-13. A center ...

  • Page 127: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 4-6 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 128: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-2 hor...

  • Page 129: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 airbag system messages . . . . 5-42 safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-42 securit...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-3 horn to sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Windshield wiper/washer the windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever. The...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 to de...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-5 rear window wiper/ washer the rear wiper control is on the turn signal lever. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. Off: turns ...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-6 instruments and controls 3. Press 12-24hr for a 12 or 24 hour clock. 4. Press [ back to go back to the previous menu. Date to set the date: 1. Press the settings screen button an...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-7 operate using rap or battery power. If the power outlet is used while in the battery power mode, this could cause interference between the rke transmitte...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-8 instruments and controls an indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run/start, equipment requiring less than 15...

  • Page 136: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-9 warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensiv...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english balanced cluster shown, metric similar.

  • Page 138

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-11 reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. ...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-12 instruments and controls 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 displays....

  • Page 140

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-13 display layout: press sel while display layout is highlighted to change the configuration of the cluster. See “reconfigurable instrument cluster” earli...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-14 instruments and controls 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 near th...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-15 safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is sta...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-16 instruments and controls 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. { w...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-17 { warning if the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury t...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-18 instruments and controls assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. { caution if the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-19 “filling the tank with a portable gas can” under filling the tank on page 9-67. The diagnostic system can detect if the adapter has been left installed...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-20 instruments and controls normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of obd...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-21 if the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. Service electric parking brake light if this light comes on and stays on, there is...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-22 instruments and controls lane departure warning (ldw) light if equipped, this light briefly comes on while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by yo...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-23 stabilitrak ® off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light com...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-24 instruments and controls { caution the engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and ...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-25 this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-26 instruments and controls this light comes on when the intellibeam system, if equipped, is enabled. See exterior lamp controls on page 6-1. Lamps on reminder this light comes on...

  • Page 154: Information Displays

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-27 information displays driver information center (dic) the dic is displayed in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems. Y or ...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-28 instruments and controls economy can be reset along with the trip odometer by pressing and holding sel while this display is active. Also shows if the active fuel management is...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-29 switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the vehicle ahead indicator. Battery voltage: shows the current ba...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-30 instruments and controls if equipped with hud, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The image is projected through the hud...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-31 the hud control is to the left of the steering wheel. To adjust the hud image: 1. Adjust the driver seat. 2. Start the engine. 3. Use the following set...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-32 instruments and controls metric english audio/phone view: this displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming ...

  • Page 160: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-33 english performance view: this displays the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator. Care of the hud clean t...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-34 instruments and controls battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping bey...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-35 service parking brake this message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Compass me...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-36 instruments and controls door ajar messages door open a door open symbol will be displayed on the dic showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of p (park...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-37 engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to re...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-38 instruments and controls no remote key was detected place key in transmitter pocket then start your vehicle this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke tra...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-39 automatic collision prep off this message displays when the active emergency braking system has been turned off. See active emergency braking system on...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-40 instruments and controls this message could be due to the camera being blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue. Rear au...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-41 side blind zone alert off this message indicates that the driver has turned the side blind zone alert (sbza) system off. Service side detection system ...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-42 instruments and controls traction control on this message displays when the traction control system (tcs) has been turned on. See traction control/electronic stability control ...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-43 starting the vehicle messages press brake to start vehicle this message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the br...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-44 instruments and controls grade braking off this message displays when grade braking has been disabled with the tow/haul mode button on the end of the shift lever. See tow/haul ...

  • Page 172: Vehicle

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-45 washer fluid messages washer fluid low add fluid this message may display when the washer fluid level is low. See washer fluid on page 10-20. Window me...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-46 instruments and controls language (language) select language, then select from the available language(s). The selected language will display on the system, and voice recognitio...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-47 . Maximum startup volume . Audio cue volume manage favorites this allows favorites to be edited. See “manage favorites” in “settings” under “radio” in ...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-48 instruments and controls select off or on. Auto rear defog if equipped, this feature will automatically turn on the rear window defogger when it is cold outside. Select off or ...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-49 select off or on. Rear cross traffic alert this allows the feature to be turned on or off. See assistance systems for parking or backing on page 9-52. ...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-50 instruments and controls select off, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds. Power door locks select power door locks and the following may display: . Unlocked door anti-lockou...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-51 select off or on. Passive door unlock this allows the selection of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicl...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-52 instruments and controls select confirm more or confirm less. Audio feedback speed this feature adjusts the audio feedback speed. Select slow, medium, or fast. Display select a...

  • Page 180: Universal Remote

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-53 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13-12. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-54 instruments and controls 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three universal remote system buttons to be used to operate th...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 instruments and controls 5-55 does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 5-56 instruments and controls reprogramming a single universal remote system button to reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release ...

  • Page 184: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam chan...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 exterior...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 lighting 6-3 . The vehicle's speed drops below 24 km/h (15 mph). . The turn signal lever is moved forward to the high-beam position or the flash-to-pass feature is used. See headlamp...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 beam....

  • Page 188

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 headlamp s...

  • Page 190: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 signa...

  • Page 191: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 position, o...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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, when t...

  • Page 193: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 194: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information ...

  • Page 195: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 196: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . ...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 scre...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 5-10. Off (fan): press ...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 delive...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 climate controls 8-5 the heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirrors. { caution ...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 scre...

  • Page 202: Air Vents

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 control l...

  • Page 203: Maintenance

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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. . When ...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 climate controls 8-9 4. Release the two tabs holding the service door. Open the service door and remove the old filter. 5. Install the new air filter. 6. Close the service door and s...

  • Page 205: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 206: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . ....

  • Page 207: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 fuels in foreign countries . ...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 the inf...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 down. If...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 ther...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 can e...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 9-25....

  • Page 213

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-8 driving and operating if the vehicle stalls on a hill: 1. Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, and then apply the parking brake. 2. Shift into p (park) and then restart the engi...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-9 driving in mud, sand, snow, or ice use a low gear when driving in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stu...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-10 driving and operating suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. More frequent maintenance service is...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-11 . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills. { warning using...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-12 driving and operating curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. See antilock brake sys...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-13 if it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idl...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-14 driving and operating { warning do not load the vehicle any heavier than the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), or either the maximum front or rear gross axle weight rating (g...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-15 “steps for determining correct load limit– 1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs." on ...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-16 driving and operating example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) 3. Available ...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-17 gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The certification/tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-18 driving and operating warning (continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave ...

  • Page 224: Starting And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-19 starting and operating new vehicle break-in { caution the vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you f...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-20 driving and operating the vehicle may have a memory function, which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled. See memory seats on page 3-5. Ignition positions vehicles with ke...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-21 if the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assi...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-22 driving and operating the instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in on/run, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in service o...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-23 try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the button, and the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then s...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-24 driving and operating these features work when the ignition is in on/run or acc/ accessory. Once the ignition is turned from on/run to lock/off, the windows and sunroof continu...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-25 you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into p (park). Torque lock if you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the trans...

  • Page 231: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-26 driving and operating active fuel management ® this system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less p...

  • Page 232: Automatic

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-27 running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-28 driving and operating { caution shifting to r (reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warra...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-29 the vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts a...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-30 driving and operating when the button is released, the requested mode change is made. A dic message displays. See transmission messages on page 5-43. For other forms of grade b...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-31 gear before shifting from d (drive) to m (manual mode) 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st range after shifting from d (drive) to m (manual mode) m4 m4 m3 m2 m2 m1 gr...

  • Page 237: Drive Systems

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-32 driving and operating the selector button is on the end of the shift lever. Turn the tow/haul mode on and off by pressing the button. When the tow/haul mode is enabled, a light...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-33 single speed automatic transfer case use the transfer case knob next to the steering wheel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Indicator lights dis...

  • Page 239: Brakes

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-34 driving and operating 4 m (four-wheel drive high): use this position when extra traction is needed, such as when driving on snowy or icy roads, when off-roading, or when plowin...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-35 suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-36 driving and operating electric parking brake if equipped with an electric parking brake (epb), the switch is to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, below th...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-37 if the epb fails to apply, the rear wheels should be blocked to prevent vehicle movement. Epb release to release the epb: 1. Place the ignition in the acc...

  • Page 243: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-38 driving and operating hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has an hsa feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent t...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-39 see if the vehicle is stuck on page 9-13 and “turning the systems off and on” later in this section. The indicator light for both systems is in the instru...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-40 driving and operating stabilitrak off light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster, then release. The appropriate message will display in the dic. See ride control sys...

  • Page 246: Cruise Control

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-41 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 when...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-42 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/accelerate): i...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-43 reducing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold set− down until the desired lowe...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-44 driving and operating erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if j is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive cruise control if equip...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-45 warning (continued) . Visibility is low, such as in fog, rain, or snow conditions. Adaptive cruise control performance is limited under these conditions. ...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-46 driving and operating after acc is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap. The acc indicator displays on...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-47 . Press and hold set– down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press set− do...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-48 driving and operating approaching and following a vehicle the vehicle ahead symbol is in the instrument cluster and hud display. The vehicle ahead symbol only displays when a v...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-49 traffic ahead before proceeding. In addition, the left and right sides of the safety alert seat will pulse three times, or three beeps will sound. See ”al...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-50 driving and operating warning (continued) accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps. You could lose control of the veh...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-51 other vehicle lane changes acc will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brakes may need to be manually applied. Do not use ...

  • Page 257: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-52 driving and operating driver assistance systems this vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parki...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-53 when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse), the rvc displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display. The previous screen di...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-54 driving and operating the rvc screen to warn of traffic coming from the left or right. This system detects objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side of...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-55 the backing warning system will beep once from the rear when an object is first detected, or pulse twice on both sides of the safety alert seat. When the ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-56 driving and operating { warning there may be instances where unexpected or undesired automatic braking occurs. If this happens, either press the brake pedal or firmly press the...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-57 forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, the fca system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. When approaching a vehi...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-58 driving and operating warning (continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit v...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-59 the collision alert control is on the steering wheel. Press [ or 3 to set the fca timing to far, medium, near, or on some vehicles, off. The first button ...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-60 driving and operating { warning iba may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary. You could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your foot...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-61 happens, automatic braking may engage the electric parking brake (epb) to hold the vehicle at a stop. To release the epb, press the epb button. A firm pre...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-62 driving and operating warning (continued) failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Before making a lane change, always che...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-63 lca can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-45. If lca is disabled by t...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-64 driving and operating sensor to detect the lane markings. It only operates at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. When the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking, the ldw i...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-65 if ldw is on, the ldw indicator will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking while the vehicle is traveling at 56 km/h (35 mph) or...

  • Page 271: Fuel

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-66 driving and operating fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. When driving in the u.S. And canada, to help keep the eng...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-67 malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. California fuel requirements if the vehicle is certified to meet cali...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-68 driving and operating warning (continued) . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. . Fuel can spray out if the refueling nozzle is inserted too...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-69 filling the tank with a portable gas can if the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable gas can: 1. Locate the capless funnel adapter ...

  • Page 275: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-70 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for a...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-71 towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acqua...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-72 driving and operating vehicles can tow in d (drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. When...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-73 maintenance when trailer towing the vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See maintenance schedule on page 11-4. Things that are especi...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-74 driving and operating the following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your p...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-75 vehicle axle ratio maximum trailer weight gcwr* escalade 2wd short wheel base 3.23/3.42 3 720 kg (8,200 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) escalade 4wd short wheel ...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-76 driving and operating 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 hitch...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-77 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 center pil...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-78 driving and operating the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided b...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 driving and operating 9-79 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 comes ...

  • Page 285: Conversions And

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 9-80 driving and operating if tsc is enabled, the traction control system (tcs)/stabilitrak warning light will flash on the instrument cluster. Vehicle speed must be reduced. If tra...

  • Page 286: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california pe...

  • Page 287: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-2 vehicle care when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 buying new tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 different size tires and wheels . . . ....

  • Page 288: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or mo...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 the s...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview.

  • Page 291

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-6 vehicle care 1. Positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10-73. 2. Battery on page 10-23. 3. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10-14. 4. En...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 clean it wit...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 on w...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-9 necessary. A change engine oil soon message comes on. See engine oil messages on page 5-37. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 only rea...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-11 5. Keep the engine running and check the transmission fluid temperature on the driver information center (dic). See driver information center (dic) on page 5-27. ...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-12 vehicle care 7. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way, then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Hot check proced...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-13 engine air cleaner/filter see engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to inspect the engine air cleaner/f...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-14 vehicle care { warning operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop fla...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-15 caution (continued) vehicle warranty. Always use dex-cool (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle. Engine coolant the cooling system in the vehicle is filled with ...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-16 vehicle care caution (continued) mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Use only the proper mixture of en...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-17 warning (continued) and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. { caution this vehicle has a specific coolant fill ...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-18 vehicle care { caution if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-19 if no steam is coming from the engine compartment the engine overheated stop engine or the engine overheated idle engine message, along with a low coolant conditi...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-20 vehicle care fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required. The electric engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been turned. Off. This ...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-21 { warning the brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-22 vehicle care there are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When n...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-23 always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. { warning with the wr...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-24 vehicle care extended storage: remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. Four-wheel drive transfer case if the vehicle is equippe...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-25 1. Fill plug 2. Drain plug . When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm (1/8 in) below the fill plug (1) ho...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-26 vehicle care starter switch check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Befor...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-27 pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the ...

  • Page 313: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-28 vehicle care 2. Push the release lever (2) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (1) out of the blade assembly (3). 3. Push the new blade assembly securely in the wiper...

  • Page 314: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-29 bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-30. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contac...

  • Page 315: Electrical System

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-30 vehicle care 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 back...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-31 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. Look ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-32 vehicle care.

  • Page 318

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-33 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 electron...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-34 vehicle care item usage 74 engine control module ignition 75 miscellaneous ignition spare 76 transmission ignition 77 rc upfitter 1 and 2 78 vbat upfitter 1 and 2 83 spare/spa...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-35 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 acce...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-36 vehicle care the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number usage 1 not used 2 not used 3 not used 4 accessory power outlet 1 5 reta...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-37 number usage 33 seo/automatic level control 34 park enable electric adjustable pedal (if equipped) 35 not used 36 miscellaneous r/c 37 heated steering wheel 38 st...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-38 vehicle care the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number usage 1 not used 2 not used 3 not used 4 accessory power outlet 4 5 not ...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-39 number usage 15 not used 16 not used 17 not used 18 not used 19 body control module 4 20 rear seat entertainment 21 sunroof 22 not used 23 not used 24 not used 25...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-40 vehicle care 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 the fin...

  • Page 326: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-41 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 usage 17...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-42 vehicle care warning (continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with po...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-43 . 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 origina...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-44 vehicle care 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, aspec...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-45 (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 tire...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-46 vehicle care 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 in k...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-47 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 air ...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-48 vehicle care 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 the ...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-49 caution (continued) overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-50 vehicle care tire pressure for high-speed operation { warning driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed dr...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-51 please note that the tpms is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-52 vehicle care 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. The l...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-53 . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off af...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-54 vehicle care 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 infor...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-55 . 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 rotated ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-56 vehicle care { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an acc...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-57 vehicle storage tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area awa...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-58 vehicle care { warning mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. Use the correc...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-59 ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover ...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-60 vehicle care 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 actual...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-61 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 rebalanced. ...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-62 vehicle care tire chains { warning do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-63 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. If a ...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-64 vehicle care 1. Jack knob 2. Wing nut retaining the wheel blocks 3. Wing nut retaining the tool bag if equipped, the tow eye bolt will be in a bag secured to the tool bag. 1. ...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-65 to access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: 1. Hoist assembly 2. Hoist shaft 3. Hoist shaft access cover/hole 4. Jack handle exten...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-66 vehicle care wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to pull the hoist cable closer to assist in reaching the spare ...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-67 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking l...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-68 vehicle care rear tire flat: if the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (2) and both jack handle extensions (3). Attach the wheel wrench (4) to the...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-69 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. 8. Put the wheel nu...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-70 vehicle care { caution improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the pro...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-71 9. Spare tire (valve stem pointed down) 10. Tire/wheel retainer 11. Hoist cable 1. Put the tire (9) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem p...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-72 vehicle care 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. 8. Reinstall th...

  • Page 358: Jump Starting

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-73 the vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on this vehicle, s...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-74 vehicle care 2. If the vehicle is equipped with dual batteries, using the battery that is closer to the starter will reduce electrical resistance. This is located on the passe...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-75 { warning using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if y...

  • Page 361: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-76 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 not let th...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-77 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 or trail...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-78 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 other...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-79 2. Set the parking brake, shift the transmission to p (park). 3. Connect the battery. 4. Apply the brake pedal. 5. Start the engine, then shift the transfer case ...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-80 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 ground...

  • Page 366: Appearance Care

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-81 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 after usi...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-82 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 vehicle...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-83 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, lenses...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-84 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 tires. {...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-85 control arm ball joints on 1500 series vehicles are maintenance-free. { caution lubrication of applicable steering/ suspension points should not be done unless te...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-86 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 all ...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-87 fabric/carpet/suede start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on th...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-88 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 with w...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 vehicle care 10-89 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 unint...

  • Page 375: Notes

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 10-90 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 376: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintena...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 11-2 service and maintenance your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the plac...

  • Page 378: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 service and maintenance 11-3 { warning performing maintenance work can be dangerous and can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if the required information, proper to...

  • Page 379: Maintenance

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 11-4 service and maintenance maintenance schedule owner checks and services at each fuel stop . Check the engine oil level. See engine oil on page 10-6. Once a month . Check the tire...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 service and maintenance 11-5 or missing parts or signs of wear. See exterior care on page 10-81. . Check restraint system components. See safety system check on page 3-24. . Visually...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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/37,50...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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/37,50...

  • Page 383: Special Application

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 11-8 service and maintenance (5) or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. (6) or every 10 years, whichever co...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 service and maintenance 11-9 battery the battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . To avoid break-down or failure to start the v...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 11-10 service and maintenance . As part of the multi-point inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or da...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 service and maintenance 11-11 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specificati...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 automatic tr...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 part ...

  • Page 389: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 services ...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 service and maintenance 11-15 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 391: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 11-16 service and maintenance 2 notes.

  • Page 392: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 393: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 395

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 396: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . ....

  • Page 397

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 the ...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 and tw...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 www.Gm...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca take a trip to the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resou...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 13-6 customer information be available if you have onstar. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given. . Emergency tow from a public ro...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 customer information 13-7 been received, the roadside service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment. . Alternative service: if assistance cannot ...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 by or...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 original eq...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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. Gather the ...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 customer information 13-11 service bulletins service bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service general motors cars and trucks. Each bul...

  • Page 407: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 13-12 customer information radio frequency statement this vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with part 15 of the federal communications commission (fc...

  • Page 408: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 canada i...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 crash-l...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 include...

  • Page 411: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 412: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 413: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 14-2 onstar press = to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. . Give onstar hands-free calling voice commands. . Give onstar turn-by-turn navigation voice commands. ...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 onstar 14-3 security onstar provides services including stolen vehicle assistance, remote ignition block, and roadside assistance, if equipped. Onstar can unlock the vehicle doors re...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 14-4 onstar destination download: press q , then request the advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “go”...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 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 “call.” ...

  • Page 417: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 14-6 onstar vehicle diagnostics onstar vehicle diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle s...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 onstar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with onstar services. Service involving locati...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 14-8 onstar potential issues onstar cannot perform remote door unlock or stolen vehicle assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, onstar ...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 onstar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. Onstar - libcurl and unzip acknowledgments certain onstar components include ...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 7063683) - 2015 - crc - 2/24/14 14-10 onstar christian spieler, cosmin truta, antoine verheijen, paul von behren, rich wales, mike white. This software is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express or...

  • Page 422

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