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Cadillac 2015 Escalade Owner's Manual

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Summary of 2015 Escalade

  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2015 cadillac escalade owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-6 vehicle features . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2015 cadillac escalade owner manual m jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72 service and maintenance . . . 11-1 general informat...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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, the cadillac emblem, and escalade are trademar...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 iv introduction symbols the vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, ga...

  • Page 5: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) system ...

  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-2 in brief instrument panel english version shown, metric similar.

  • Page 7

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-7. 2. Head-up display (hud) on page 5-31 (if equipped). 3. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-6. Windshield wiper/washer on page 5-...

  • Page 8: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-4 in brief 20. Steering wheel controls on page 5-2. Driver information center (dic) controls. See driver information center (dic) on page 5-28. 21. Engine start/stop button. See ignition posit...

  • Page 9

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-5 7 : press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sound three times. Press 7 and hold for more than three seconds to sound the panic alarm. ...

  • Page 10

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-6 in brief power door locks q : press to lock the doors. K : press to unlock the doors. See door locks on page 2-9. Keyless access the rke transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door bei...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-7 to close, press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch. To disable the power liftgate function, select off on the liftgate switch. See liftgate on page 2-12. Windows the ...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 the control ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-9 . Press up (2) to make upward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press rearward (3) to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature. . Press down (4) to make downward adjus...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-10 in brief see memory seats on page 3-7 and vehicle personalization on page 5-46. Second row seats the second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be fold...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-11 safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts on page 3-19. . How to wear safety belts properly on pag...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-12 in brief 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 each mirror...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-13 throttle and brake pedal adjustment if equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be changed. The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack, to the ...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-14 in brief must be in the acc/accessory or on/run position or using retained accessory power (rap). Press m or n next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. For more information about in...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-15 w : slow wipes. 3 int: turn the z front band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Off: turns the windshield wipers off. 8 : for a single wipe, turn to 8 , t...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-16 in brief 7. Rear window defogger 8. Recirculation climate touch screen controls 1. Outside temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature controls 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchron...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-17 automatic transfer case two speed automatic transfer case the transfer case knob is to the left of the steering wheel. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different four-wh...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-18 in brief cruise control j : press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res: if there is a set speed in memory, pres...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-19 forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, fca may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. Fca provides a green indicator, v , when a vehicle is detected...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-20 in brief 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) to aid with parki...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-21 power outlets accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, mp3 player, etc. The vehicle has five accessory power outlets: . One near ...

  • Page 26: Performance And

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-22 in brief open/close: to open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (1) to close it. Express-open/express...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 in brief 1-23 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 inflate the...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 1-24 in brief driving for better fuel economy driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smooth...

  • Page 29: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 pressing the butt...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 the rke transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See remote keyless ...

  • Page 32

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-4 keys, doors, and windows c (liftglass): press twice to open the liftglass. B (liftgate): press twice to open or close the liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate from moving. 7 (vehicle lo...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the passenger doors when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unloc...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-6 keys, doors, and windows reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed t...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 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 inserted int...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-8 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle cannot be remote started if: . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hood is not closed. . There is an emission control system malfunction and the mal...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 door locks { warning unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is l...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-10 keys, doors, and windows to access the key cylinder: . Pull the handle open fully. . Slide the cap inward and remove to expose the key cylinder. . Replace cap by sliding back on. Keyless a...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 automatic door locks the vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the driver information center (dic). See vehicle p...

  • Page 40: Doors

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-12 keys, doors, and windows doors liftgate { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 there will be a delay in the release of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are in motion. Use the pull cup to lower and close th...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-14 keys, doors, and windows vehicle can be opened if the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad. . Press l on the bottom edge of the liftgate next to the latch to close. Press ...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually. Setting the 3/4 mode to change the position the liftgate st...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-16 keys, doors, and windows to operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the center of the rear bumper, then pull it back. { caution splashing water may cause the liftgate...

  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 there are two other modes of operation: deploy mode: to extend both power assist steps for cleaning, press j while the vehicle is in p (park) or n (neutral). Press...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-18 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the rke transmitter, the horn...

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 the security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more transmi...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-20 keys, doors, and windows power mirrors to adjust the mirrors: 1. Press (1) or (2) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. The indicator light comes on. 2. Press the arrows on the co...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 resetting the power folding mirrors reset the power folding mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually f...

  • Page 50: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror. 2. As the vehicle gets clos...

  • Page 51: Windows

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 child-view mirror if equipped, push up on the sunglasses bin and release. Push the bin back in halfway to secure the mirror in position. Push the mirror back up wh...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-24 keys, doors, and windows the driver door has switches that control all windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. The power windows work when the ignition is...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 window returns to normal operation once the obstacle or condition is removed. Express window anti-pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the wi...

  • Page 54: Roof

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 2-26 keys, doors, and windows roof sunroof 1. Open or close 2. Vent on vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in acc/accessory or on/run, or when retained acces...

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 power seat adjustment ...

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 are not inst...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 head restrai...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-4 seats and restraints . Move feature select (1) to display seat adjustments on the center stack. Press and release or hold to scroll through features. . Press up (2) to make upward adjustment...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-5 upper shoulder support to adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold feature select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder support on the center st...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-6 seats and restraints lumbar adjustment base to adjust the lumbar support: . Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same ...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-7 warning (continued) for proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Do ...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-8 seats and restraints 3. Immediately press and hold b until two beeps sound. Manually recalling memory positions if the vehicle is off or not in p (park), press and hold "1," "2," or b (exit)...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-9 . The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open. Obstructions if something has blocked the driver seat, power tilt and telescoping steering column, and/or adjustab...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-10 seats and restraints heated and cooled front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people...

  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-11 cooled seats are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the heated or cooled seat button to use the heated or cooled seats after the vehicle is started. The he...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-12 seats and restraints reclining seatbacks to recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lev...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-13 caution (continued) belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Folding and tumbling the seat to fold and tumble the seat: 1. Mak...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-14 seats and restraints warning (continued) the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To fold and tumble the seat from the th...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-15 warning (continued) always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button. { caution folding a rear seat with the safe...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-16 seats and restraints to fold and tumble the seat from the cargo area: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. 2. Press the button (1) on the side trim of the...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-17 1. Second row power seat buttons 2. Third row power seat buttons to fold the seatback: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure that ther...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-18 seats and restraints returning the seatback to the upright position 1. Second row power seat buttons 2. Third row power seat buttons to return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Open...

  • Page 73: Safety Belts

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-19 safety belts this section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { warning do not let any...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-20 seats and restraints safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and answers about safety belts q: will i be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if i a...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-21 . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if ther...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-22 seats and restraints for front seating positions, if the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate flat to unlock. 3. Push the latch plate into th...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-23 to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. For third row seats, slide the latch plate up the safety webbing whe...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-24 seats and restraints electronic stability control on page 9-40. If there is a problem with the automatic safety belt tightening system, a message displays on the driver information center ...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-25 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elast...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-26 seats and restraints third row center seating position comfort guides for the third row center seating position may be available from your dealer. If available, instructions are included w...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-27 make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See safety belt reminders on page 5-16. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See safety belt care on page 3-27. Safety...

  • Page 82: Airbag System

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-28 seats and restraints airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. . A front center airbag fo...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-29 { warning because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be s...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-30 seats and restraints where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrumen...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-31 driver side shown, passenger side similar the driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-32 seats and restraints when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-28. Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specifi...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-33 roof-rail airbags are designed to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Roof-rail airbags are not designed to inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rai...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-34 seats and restraints the parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated a...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-35 crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. . The vehicle has ...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-36 seats and restraints warning (continued) forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward p...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-37 warning (continued) with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See airbag readiness light on page 5-17 f...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-38 seats and restraints if the off indicator is lit for an adult-sized occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it cou...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-39 a thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well ...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-40 seats and restraints console, front sensors, side impact sensors, airbag wiring, or front center console. Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airb...

  • Page 95: Child Restraints

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-41 warning (continued) protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly ...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-42 seats and restraints . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: what is the proper way to wear safety be...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-43 warning (continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the s...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-44 seats and restraints { warning never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it durin...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-45 for most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor ve...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-46 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 restraint desig...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-47 endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with ...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-48 seats and restraints warning (continued) system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-49 recommends that the booster seat be secured with the latch system, this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-50 seats and restraints the child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child rest...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-51 third row seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has ...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-52 seats and restraints anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Third row seat for the third row seat, the top tether anchors ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-53 { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-54 seats and restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufact...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-55 if the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restrain...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-56 seats and restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do ...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-57 children (latch system) on page 3-48 for top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law r...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-58 seats and restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, check to see if the correct buckle is being used. Positi...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-59 system) on page 3-48 for additional information on reinstalling the head restraint properly. Securing child restraints (front passenger seat) this vehicle has airbags....

  • Page 114

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-60 seats and restraints when using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructi...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 seats and restraints 3-61 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 the retract...

  • Page 116: Notes

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 3-62 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 117: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 sunglasses storage . ...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 4-2 storage to open, press the button. Close the glove box manually. Sunglasses storage if equipped, sunglasses storage is on the overhead console. Press the fixed button on the cover and releas...

  • Page 119: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 storage 4-3 additional storage features cargo cover { warning an unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it fr...

  • Page 120: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 4-4 storage roof rack system { warning if something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it wh...

  • Page 121: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-2 horn . . . . . ...

  • Page 122: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-2 instruments and controls ride control system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 airbag system messages . . . . 5-43 safety belt messages . . . . . . . 5-43 security messages ....

  • Page 123

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-3 horn to sound the horn, press a on the steering wheel. Windshield wiper/washer the windshield wiper control is on the turn signal lever. The windshield wipers are co...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 deactivate rai...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-5 page 10-17 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Rear window wiper/ washer the rear wiper control is on the turn signal lever. To turn th...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-6 instruments and controls compass the vehicle may have a compass display on the driver information center (dic). The compass receives its heading and other information from the global positio...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-7 if auto timing is on, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone. Clock display when on, the digital clock will dis...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-8 instruments and controls . The power outlets in the third row seat and in the rear cargo area are powered at all times. { warning power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electr...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-9 restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected. The power outlet is not designed for the following, an...

  • Page 130: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-10 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair o...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-11 instrument cluster balanced configuration shown.

  • Page 132

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-12 instruments and controls reconfigurable instrument cluster there are four instrument cluster display configurations to choose from: simple, performance, balanced, or enhanced. Simple confi...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-13 3. Scroll down to highlight display layout. Then press sel to select it. 4. Each layout in the menu is represented by a small preview image of the display layout. ...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-14 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This vehicle is equipped with an overspeed warning dev...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-15 simple and enhanced configurations when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. There is an arrow near the fuel gauge...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-16 instruments and controls under some driving conditions, including those listed below, it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end of t...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-17 if the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an objec...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-18 instruments and controls light either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-19 on when the vehicle is placed in service only mode, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See ignition positi...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-20 instruments and controls . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehi...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-21 the vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in service only mode and the ma...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-22 instruments and controls { warning the brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a cras...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-23 vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the abs light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilo...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-24 instruments and controls traction off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normal...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-25 if the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the tcs and/or the stabilitrak system is actively working. See traction control/electronic stability control on ...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-26 instruments and controls when the light flashes first and then is on steady if the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the tpms. If the problem ...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-27 if the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See immobilizer operation on page 2-18. High-beam on...

  • Page 148: Information Displays

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-28 instruments and controls door ajar light this light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See door ajar messages o...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-29 4. Press sel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it. Dic information displays t...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-30 instruments and controls turn arrow: shows the next maneuver when using route guidance. Estimated time to arrival: shows the estimated time until arrival at your destination. Distance to d...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-31 transmission fluid in either degrees celsius (°c) or degrees fahrenheit (°f). Tire pressure: shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is di...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-32 instruments and controls the hud may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts: . Speed . Tachometer . Audio . Phone . Navigation . Collision alert ....

  • Page 153

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-33 metric english speed view: this display gives the speedometer reading (in english or metric units), speed limit, adaptive cruise control speed, lane departure warn...

  • Page 154: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-34 instruments and controls metric english performance view: this displays the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission positions, and gear shift indicator. Care of the hud clean the in...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-35 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reason...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-36 instruments and controls 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 messages dashe...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-37 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), a door op...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-38 instruments and controls page 10-8, driver information center (dic) on page 5-28, engine oil on page 10-5, and maintenance schedule on page 11-2. Engine oil hot, idle engine this message d...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-39 transmitter battery” under remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-2. No remote detected press brake to restart this message displays when attempting...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-40 instruments and controls automatic collision prep reduced this message displays when the active emergency braking system has been set to the alert setting. This setting disables most autom...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-41 rear auto brake and park assist unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the driver assistance system when...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-42 instruments and controls service side detection system if this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side blind zone alert (sbza) and rear cross traffic al...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-43 traction control on this message displays when the traction control system (tcs) has been turned on. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-40...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-44 instruments and controls starting the vehicle messages press brake to start vehicle this message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal. S...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-45 4wd shift in progress this message will display while the four-wheel-drive system is shifting. Grade braking off this message displays when grade braking has been ...

  • Page 166: Vehicle

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-46 instruments and controls vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message displays when ice conditions are possible. Vehicle speed messages vehicle overspeed this messag...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-47 personalization menus the following list of menu items may be available: . Time and date . Language (language) . Valet mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Voice ....

  • Page 168

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-48 instruments and controls audible touch feedback this allows audible touch feedback to be turned on or off. Select off or on. Auto volume this feature adjusts the volume based on vehicle sp...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-49 automatic braking capability of the auto collision preparation feature are available. The alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the auto colli...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-50 instruments and controls auto mirror folding when on, the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter q or k button is presse...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-51 delayed door lock when on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door. Select off or on....

  • Page 172

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-52 instruments and controls bluetooth select and the following may display: . Pair new device . Device management . Ringtones . Voice mail numbers pair new device select to pair a new device....

  • Page 173

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-53 proximity sensing this allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select off, on, or on-map only. Calibrate touchscreen select to calibrate the touchscreen, then f...

  • Page 174: Universal Remote

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-54 instruments and controls universal remote system universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to three remote cont...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 instruments and controls 5-55 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 the garage doo...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 5-56 instruments and controls 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 does not fl...

  • Page 177: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . ...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 6-2 lighting auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (parking lamps): turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the hea...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 lighting 6-3 . The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h (12 mph). . The turn signal lever is moved forward to the high-beam position or the flash-to-pass feature is used. See headlamp high/low-be...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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. Pull the tu...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 lighting 6-5 to turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamp control to p and then release it. The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel that controls t...

  • Page 183: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 signals are activ...

  • Page 184: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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, or using reta...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 lighting 6-9 exit lighting the headlamps, taillamps, parking lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the driver door is opened af...

  • Page 186: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 6-10 lighting 2 notes.

  • Page 187: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio...

  • Page 188: Notes

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 7-2 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 189: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 screen) 8. Air d...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 climate controls 8-3 english units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster. See “cluster settings menu” under instrument cluster on page 5-11. Off (fan): press the off butt...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 delivery mode also...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 climate controls 8-5 { caution do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp. This may dam...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 screen on the ce...

  • Page 195: Air Vents

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 lockout: pres...

  • Page 196: Maintenance

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 you enter a ...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 climate controls 8-9 2. Open the glove box completely and remove the two upper screws. 3. Disconnect the electrical plug and remove the entire glove box. 4. Release the two tabs holding the serv...

  • Page 198: Notes

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 8-10 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 199: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . ...

  • Page 200: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69 fil...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 infotainment ma...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-4 driving and operating if power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If th...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-5 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control syste...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-6 driving and operating warning (continued) lose control and crash. You and your passengers should always wear safety belts. Before driving off-road . Have all necessary maintenance and servic...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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. Driving on ...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-8 driving and operating brakes to slow the vehicle and help keep the vehicle under control. { warning heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This coul...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-9 . Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more severe. If a rock is driven across with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or de...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-10 driving and operating { caution do not drive through standing water if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe. Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle p...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-11 there is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other rainy weather tips besides slowing down, other wet weat...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-12 driving and operating wet ice can occur at about 0°c (32° f) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads ca...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-13 warning (continued) vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate control systems.” for more information about carbon monoxide, see engine exhaus...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-14 driving and operating vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of ...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-15 the front and rear axles. See “certification/tire label” later in this section. “steps for determining correct load limit– 1. Locate the statement "the combined weigh...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 cargo weight...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 rear axles,...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 an unsecured...

  • Page 217: Starting And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 follow these ...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 3-7. Ignition positions vehicles with keyless access...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 assist, requirin...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 only mode. Pr...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 stops again, ...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-24 driving and operating leaving the vehicle with the engine running { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift l...

  • Page 223: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-25 if you still are unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Ease the pressure on the shift lever. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way int...

  • Page 224: Automatic

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-26 driving and operating warning (continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are de...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-27 increase in the effort to shift out of p (park). See “torque lock” under shifting into park on page 9-23. { warning it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the s...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-28 driving and operating { caution shifting out of p (park) or n (neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle w...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-29 m (manual mode): this position allows selection of a range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If equipped, see “range selection mode” under manual m...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-30 driving and operating when the shift lever is moved from d (drive) to m (manual mode), a number displays next to the m, indicating the current transmission range. This number is the highes...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-31 caution (continued) the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Low traction ...

  • Page 230: Drive Systems

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-32 driving and operating to disable or enable tow/haul grade braking within the current ignition cycle, press and hold the tow/haul button for five seconds. When the button is released, the r...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-33 shifting into 4 n will turn traction control and stabilitrak ® off. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-40. Two speed automatic transfer case ...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-34 driving and operating shifting into 4 n will turn traction control and stabilitrak off. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-40. Shifting into 4 m or auto turn the k...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-35 { caution shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. If the transmission is in...

  • Page 234: Brakes

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-36 driving and operating brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has abs, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive awa...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-37 parking brake set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warnin...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-38 driving and operating and service electric parking brake light on page 5-22. There are also parking brake-related driver information center (dic) messages. See brake system messages on pag...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-39 if the amber parking brake warning light is on, release the epb by pushing down on the epb switch and holding it down. Continue to hold the switch until the red parki...

  • Page 238: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-40 driving and operating automatically release when the accelerator pedal is applied within the two-second window. It will not activate if the vehicle is in a drive gear and facing downhill o...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-41 page 9-13 and “turning the systems off and on” later in this section. When the transfer case (if equipped) is in four-wheel drive low, the stability system is automat...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-42 driving and operating press and release the g button. The traction off light i displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off. If tcs is limiting wheel spin when the g button is pressed...

  • Page 241: Cruise Control

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-43 the driver information center (dic) briefly displays the appropriate message on vehicle startup or when a new mode is selected. See ride control system messages on pa...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-44 driving and operating control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-40. If a collision alert occurs when cruise control ...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-45 increasing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold +res up until the vehicle accelerates to t...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-46 driving and operating for other forms of grade braking, see automatic transmission on page 9-26, and tow/haul mode on page 9-31. Ending cruise control there are four ways to end cruise con...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-47 warning (continued) do not use adaptive cruise control when: . On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The system may not de...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-48 driving and operating to set acc: 1. Press j . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release the set– control on the steering wheel. 4. Remove foot from the accelerator. After acc i...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-49 reducing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the brake to get to the desired lower speed. Press set– down an...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-50 driving and operating “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-46. See defensive driving on page 9-3. Approaching and following a vehicle the vehicle ahead sym...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-51 notification to resume acc acc will maintain a following gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind the detected vehicle. If the stopped veh...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-52 driving and operating curves in the road { warning on curves, acc may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, especia...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-53 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 acc on hills...

  • Page 252: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-54 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 parking. Read thi...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-55 rear vision camera (rvc) 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 previ...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-56 driving and operating 1. View displayed by the surround vision camera 2. Area not shown 1. View displayed by the surround vision camera 2. Area not shown front view camera if equipped, a v...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-57 clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures. { warning the parking assist system does not detect children, p...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-58 driving and operating { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects be...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-59 warning (continued) braking system. Before releasing the brakes, check the rvc screen and check the area around the vehicle to make sure it is safe to proceed. Rear c...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-60 driving and operating assistance systems for driving if equipped, when driving the vehicle forward, forward collision alert (fca), lane departure warning (ldw), side blind zone alert (sbza...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-61 { warning fca does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. Fca may not detect a vehicle ahead if the fca sensor is blocked by dirt, ...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-62 driving and operating vehicle speed, the farther away the alert will occur. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing ma...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-63 automatic collision preparation (acp) system when driving in a forward gear above 4 km/h (2.5 mph), acp may help reduce crash damage by applying the brakes. It has a ...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-64 driving and operating warning (continued) it could respond to a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, and other non-moving objects. To override automatic braking, firmly press the acce...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-65 1. Sbza detection zone 2. Lca detection zone lca detection zones the lca sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m ...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-66 driving and operating from the side of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer. Lca may alert to objects attach...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-67 warning (continued) if ldw only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane ...

  • Page 266: Fuel

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-68 driving and operating fuel use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance. Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 95 ron or higher. Regular unleaded gasoline...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-69 every engine oil change or every 15 000 km, whichever occurs first. It is available at your dealer. Filling the tank { warning fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violent...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-70 driving and operating be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from p...

  • Page 269: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-71 warning (continued) . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-72 driving and operating { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-73 caution (continued) the vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this s...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-74 driving and operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into p (park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving after parking on a hill 1. Apply and hold the br...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-75 trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful,...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-76 driving and operating hitch type maximum tongue weight weight carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) weight distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the veh...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-77 towing equipment hitches the correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Most small-to-medium trailers can be towed with a weight-carrying hitch which...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-78 driving and operating since the vehicle is equipped with stabilitrak, the trailer brakes cannot tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system. Trailer wiring harness the seven-pin trailer connec...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 driving and operating 9-79 tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See tow/haul mode on page 9-31. Tow/haul is designed to be most effective wh...

  • Page 278: Conversions And

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 9-80 driving and operating warning (continued) vehicle or trailer tires. See towing equipment on page 9-77 for trailer ratings and hitch setup recommendations. Adding non-dealer accessories can...

  • Page 279: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own ser...

  • Page 280: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-2 vehicle care wheel replacement . . . . . . . . 10-53 tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 tire changing . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 281: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-3 vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Alway...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-4 vehicle care engine compartment overview.

  • Page 283

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-5 1. Positive (+) terminal. See jump starting on page 10-65. 2. Battery on page 10-20. 3. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10-11. 4. Engine air cle...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-6 vehicle care checking engine oil if equipped, the engine oil low add oil message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. See engine oil messages on page 5-37. Check the oil level...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-7 { caution do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil le...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-8 vehicle care engine oil additives/engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils meeting the dexos1 specification are all that is needed for good performance and en...

  • Page 287

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-9 how to reset the engine oil life system reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. To reset the system: 1....

  • Page 288

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-10 vehicle care caution (continued) automatic transmission fluid listed in recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11-6. Change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals ...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-11 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) and the connector harness from the cover. 4. Remove the four screws (1) on top of the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 5...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-12 vehicle care { warning heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If yo...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-13 use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and dex-cool coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: . Gives freezing protection down to −...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-14 vehicle care the coolant level should be at or above the full cold mark. If it is not, there may be a leak in the cooling system. How to add coolant to the coolant surge tank for gasoline...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-15 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates approximately 90°c (195°f). By this time...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-16 vehicle care warning (continued) from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is ...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-17 engine fan if the vehicle has electric cooling fans, the fans may be heard spinning at low speed during most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no cooling is required...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-18 vehicle care caution (continued) . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water. . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when ...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-19 brake fluid the brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid. See engine compartment overview on page 10-4 for the location of the reservoir. There are on...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-20 vehicle care after work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above min but not over the max mark. What to add use only new dot 3 brake fluid from a sealed contain...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-21 { warning do not use a match or flame near a vehicle's battery. If you need more light, use a flashlight. Do not smoke near a vehicle's battery. When working around a vehicle...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-22 vehicle care 1. Fill plug 2. Drain plug if the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (1) hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubrican...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-23 rear axle when to check lubricant it is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-24 vehicle care 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in p (park) or n (neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for servic...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-25 . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your de...

  • Page 304: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-26 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 arm hook un...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-27 license plate lamp passenger side shown, driver side similar 1. Bulb socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the c...

  • Page 306: Electrical System

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-28 vehicle care electrical system electrical system overload the vehicle has fuses to protect against an electrical system overload. Fuses also protect power devices in the vehicle. Replace ...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-29 lift the cover to access the fuse block. { caution spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical componen...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-30 vehicle care.

  • Page 309

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-31 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 electronic control 1...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-32 vehicle care item usage 72 upfitter 1 relay 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 e...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-33 pull off the cover to access the fuse block. 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 ...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-34 vehicle care number usage 12 steering wheel controls backlighting 13 not used 14 not used 15 not used 16 discrete logic ignition sensor 17 vpm 18 mirror window module 19 body control modu...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-35 number usage 46 right heated/ cooled seat 47 left heated/ cooled seat 48 not used 49 not used 50 accessory power outlet 2 51 not used 52 retained accessory power/accessory re...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 4 5 not used 6 not u...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-37 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 not used 26...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-38 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 finger access s...

  • Page 317: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-39 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 liftglass 1...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-40 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 potholes, curb...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-41 if using winter tires: . Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions. . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-42 vehicle care caution (continued) . Premature or irregular wear. . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-43 re-check the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Return the valve caps on the valve stems to prevent leaks and keep out dirt and moisture. Tire pressure for high-speed operati...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-44 vehicle care tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those t...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-45 when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soo...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-46 vehicle care tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, th...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-47 using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire. See your dealer for...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/28/14 10-48 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tir...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/28/14 vehicle care 10-49 the tires have been rotated. See tire pressure on page 10-41 and vehicle load limits on page 9-14. Reset the tire pressure monitor system. See tire pressure monitor operation...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-50 vehicle care maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Gm recommends that tires, including the spare if equipped, be replaced after six years, regardless of tread wear. The tire manu...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-51 { warning tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center ...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-52 vehicle care load range, speed rating, and construction (radial) as the original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate low-pressure warning ...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-53 wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be repl...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-54 vehicle care warning (continued) control and a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle's tire size combination and road condition...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-55 if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See hazard warning flashers on page 6-6. { warning changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and r...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-56 vehicle care 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. Pull to open the trim pan...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-57 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 extensions 5. Whe...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-58 vehicle care 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) through the hole in the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end of the extension (7) connects to the hois...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-59 removing the flat tire and installing the spare tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tire goes flat on page 10-54 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-60 vehicle care front tire flat: if the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extens...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-61 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make whee...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-62 vehicle care { warning wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-63 { caution the tire hoist can be damaged if there is no tension on the cable when using it. To have the necessary tension, the spare or road tire and wheel assembly must be in...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-64 vehicle care 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) through the hole in the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is se...

  • Page 343: Jump Starting

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-65 full-size spare tire if this vehicle came with a full-size spare tire, it was fully inflated when new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regula...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-66 vehicle care { caution ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulli...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-67 5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on that vehicle. The positive (+) terminal is under a red plastic cover ...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-68 vehicle care 7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (...

  • Page 347: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-69 towing the vehicle { caution incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Have the vehicle towed on a flat...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-70 vehicle care dinghy towing two-wheel-drive vehicles { caution if the two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The r...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-71 4. Shift the transfer case to n (neutral). See “shifting into n (neutral)” under four-wheel drive on page 9-32. Check that the vehicle is in n (neutral) by shifting the trans...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-72 vehicle care 7. Shift the transmission to p (park) and turn off the ignition. 8. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle. 9. Release the parking brake. 10. Reset any lost presets. The...

  • Page 351: Appearance Care

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-73 this vehicle should not be towed with any wheels on the ground. Dolly towing – rear towing (rear wheels off the ground) – two-wheel-drive vehicles to dolly tow the vehicle fr...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-74 vehicle care caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropria...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-75 caution (continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. To keep the paint finish look...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-76 vehicle care . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the la...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-77 { caution chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chl...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-78 vehicle care clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect. If equipped with power running boards, extend them and then use a high pressure wash to clean all joints and gaps. She...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-79 . Never use a brush with stiff bristles. . Never rub any surface aggressively or with excessive pressure. . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-80 vehicle care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Rotate the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. ...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 vehicle care 10-81 caution (continued) solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim, and are not recommended. Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especia...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 10-82 vehicle care . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over....

  • Page 361: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-2 recommended flu...

  • Page 362: Maintenance

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 11-2 service and maintenance warning (continued) if in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See doing your own service work on page 10-3. At your dealer, you can be...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 service and maintenance 11-3 system whenever the oil is changed. See engine oil life system on page 10-8. Passenger compartment air filter the passenger compartment air filter reduces dust, poll...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 11-4 service and maintenance . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year. See exterior care on page...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 service and maintenance 11-5 . Flush the underbody at least twice a year. See “underbody maintenance” in exterior care on page 10-73. . Hood/decklid/liftgate/liftglass support gas strut service:...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 11-6 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obta...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 service and maintenance 11-7 usage fluid/lubricant rear axle sae 75w-85 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 19300457). Transfer case dexron ® -vi automatic transmission fluid. Key lock cylinde...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco...

  • Page 369: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 service and maintenance 11-9 maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in t...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 11-10 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 371: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 372: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 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 on page 11-...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 technical data 12-3 engine specifications engine vin code horsepower torque spark plug gap 6.2l v8 j 313 kw@5600 rpm (420 hp@5600 rpm) 624 y @4100 rpm (460 lb ft@4100 rpm) 0.95–1.10 mm (0.037– 0...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 375: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information radio frequency identification (rfid) . . . . . . . . 13-1 vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and priva...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-7574628) - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 13-2 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-like situations...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-20, 9-62 active fuel management ® . . . . . 9-25...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 i-2 index b battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 load management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 power protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 voltage and...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 index i-3 compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36 control traction and electronic stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40 control of a vehicl...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 i-4 index e electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . 9-37 electric parking brake light . . . 5-22 electrical equipment, add-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-80 electrical system engine compartment fuse block . . ...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 index i-5 front seats adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 heated and cooled . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 382

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 i-6 index i ignition positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 ignition transmission lock check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 indicator vehicle ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 infants and young c...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 index i-7 lights (cont'd) low fuel warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 safety belt reminders . . . . . . . .5-16 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-26 service electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 384

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 i-8 index mirrors automatic dimming rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22 blind spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21 convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19 folding . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 385

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 index i-9 rear window washer/wiper . . . . 5-5 rearview mirrors automatic dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-22 reclining seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 recommended fluids and lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 i-10 index service accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2 doing your own work . . . . . . . .10-3 engine soon light . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18 maintenance records . . . . . . . . 11-9 maintenance, ge...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 index i-11 tires (cont'd) different size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 full-size spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 if a tire goes flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 inflation monitor system . . . . 10-44 inspection . . . ...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac escalade owner manual - 2015 - crc - 8/27/14 i-12 index w warning brake system light . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 lane departure (ldw) . . . . . . .9-66 warning lights, gauges, and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....