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Cadillac Escalade 2016 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Kta-6201/3-gb 08/2015 edition: august 2015, chevrolet europe gmbh, zürich, switzerland. Owner manual c m y cm my cy cmy k ftp_2k16_export_cadillac_escalade_kta-6201_3_gb.Pdf 1 8/20/2015 8:32:02 am.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 keys, doors, and windows . . . . . 27 seats and restraints . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 2 introduction introduction 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,...

  • Page 4

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 introduction 3 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, contro...

  • Page 5: Notes

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 4 introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 6: In Brief

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 5 in brief instrument panel instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 7: Instrument Panel

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 6 in brief instrument panel english version shown, metric similar.

  • Page 8

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 7 1. Air vents 0 184. 2. Head-up display (hud) 0 145 (if equipped). 3. Indicator lever. See indicator and lane-change signals 0 173. Windscreen wiper/washer 0 120. Rear window wiper/washer 0 122. 4. Hazar...

  • Page 9: Initial Drive

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 8 in brief 20. Data link connector (dlc) (out of view). See malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light) 0 134. 21. Electric handbrake 0 217 (if equipped). 22. Exterior lamp controls 0 169. 23. Instrument panel...

  • Page 10

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 9 7 : press and release to initiate vehicle locate. The indicator lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press 7 and hold for more than three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cance...

  • Page 11

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 10 in brief keyless access the rke transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened. Pressing the button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the handle button is pressed again w...

  • Page 12

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 11 if equipped, the front and rear windows have an express-down feature. The front windows have an express-up feature. See windows 0 48 and power windows 0 48. Seat adjustment uplevel seat adjustment if e...

  • Page 13

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 12 in brief lumbar and bolster support uplevel seat adjustment if equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features. To adjust lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and release or hold feature sele...

  • Page 14

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 13 reclining seat backrests base shown, uplevel similar to adjust the seat back: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seat backr...

  • Page 15

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 14 in brief see memory seats 0 58 and vehicle personalisation 0 158. Second row seats the second row backrests can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit t...

  • Page 16

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 15 safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts 0 68. . How to wear safety belts properly 0 69. . Lap-shoulder belt 0 70. . Is...

  • Page 17

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 16 in brief 3. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. See power mirrors 0 45. Power folding mirrors 1. Press { to fold the mirrors inward. 2. Press { again to return the mirrors to the driving posit...

  • Page 18

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 17 the vehicle may have a memory function, which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled. See memory seats 0 58. Interior lighting dome lamps there are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headlin...

  • Page 19

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 18 in brief p : turns off the automatic headlights and daytime running lamps (drl). Turning the headlight control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlights and drl back on. Auto : automatically ...

  • Page 20

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 19 climate controls the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate control buttons 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan c...

  • Page 21

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 20 in brief 2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on the gear lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See manual mode 0 212. While using range selection mode, cruise control and the tow/...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Features

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 21 vehicle features steering wheel controls the infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls. See "steering wheel controls" in the infotainment manual. Cruise control j : press...

  • Page 23

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 22 in brief 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 ahead. This indicator...

  • Page 24

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 23 front vision camera if equipped, a view of the area in front of the vehicle displays on the centre console to aid with parking and low-speed manoeuvres. See “front vision camera” under assistance syste...

  • Page 25

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 24 in brief universal remote system if equipped, these buttons are in the front overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as gara...

  • Page 26: Performance And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 in brief 25 performance and maintenance traction control/ electronic stability control the vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the stabilitrak system that assists with directional cont...

  • Page 27

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 26 in brief engine oil life system the engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays change engine oil soon message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oi...

  • Page 28: Keys, Doors, And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 27 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 ...

  • Page 29

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 28 keys, doors, and windows the key is used for the driver's door. The transmitter has a button on the side used to remove the key. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button. See your dealer if a replace...

  • Page 30

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 29 / (remote vehicle start) : if equipped, press and release q , then immediately press and hold / until the indicators flash or for at least four seconds. The engine may be started from o...

  • Page 31

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 30 keys, doors, and windows press and hold 7 for more than three seconds to activate the panic alarm. The indicators flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is mo...

  • Page 32

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 31 passive locking keyless access will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one rke transmitter has been removed from the interio...

  • Page 33

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 32 keys, doors, and windows starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery if the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the dic may display no remote detected or no remote k...

  • Page 34

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 33 2. Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom centre of the transmitter. Do not use the key slot. 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a meta...

  • Page 35

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 34 keys, doors, and windows the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if: . The coolant temperature gets too high. . The oil pressure gets low. The rke transmitter range may be less while the vehicle ...

  • Page 36

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 35 warning (continued) . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death fro...

  • Page 37

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 36 keys, doors, and windows power door locks press q or k on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation 0 28. Q (lock) : press to lock the doors. K (unlock) : press...

  • Page 38: Doors

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 37 safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator lig...

  • Page 39

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 38 keys, doors, and windows manual tailgate to open the tailgate, press k on the power door lock switch or press k on the rke transmitter twice to unlock all doors. Press the touch pad (1) on the underside of the ...

  • Page 40

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 39 3/4 : opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead objects such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The l...

  • Page 41

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 40 keys, doors, and windows the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the tailgate. This will allow normal power operation functions to resume. If the vehicle is locked wh...

  • Page 42

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 41 length of kick zone to operate, kick your foot straight up in one swift motion under the centre of the rear bumper, then pull it back. Caution splashing water may cause the tailgate to ...

  • Page 43: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 42 keys, doors, and windows keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps when in motion. The steps will reverse direction if they encounter an obstruction when opening or closi...

  • Page 44

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 43 if the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the rke transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the...

  • Page 45

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 44 keys, doors, and windows . Close dvd screens before leaving the vehicle. Inclination and intrusion sensors disable switch it is recommended that the intrusion and inclination sensors be deactivated if pets are ...

  • Page 46: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 45 if the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start the vehicle. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ...

  • Page 47

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 46 keys, doors, and windows exterior automatic dimming mirror if equipped, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlights behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See...

  • Page 48: Interior Mirrors

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 47 heated mirrors for vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 (rear window demister) : press to heat the mirrors. See “rear window demister” under dual automatic climate control system 0 178. Reve...

  • Page 49: Windows

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 48 keys, doors, and windows windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme heat...

  • Page 50

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 49 express-down windows windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the ...

  • Page 51: Roof

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 50 keys, doors, and windows window lockout this feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. . Press z to activate the rear window locks. An indicator light will ill...

  • Page 52

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 keys, doors, and windows 51 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-clos...

  • Page 53: Seats And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 52 seats and restraints seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . . 54 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 recli...

  • Page 54: Head Restraints

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 53 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 installed and adjusted p...

  • Page 55: Front Seats

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 54 seats and restraints 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 restraints are not removabl...

  • Page 56

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 55 up-level seat control 1. Feature select 2. Up 3. Rearward 4. Down 5. Forward . Move feature select (1) to display seat adjustments on the centre console. Press and release or hold to scroll...

  • Page 57

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 56 seats and restraints . Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumba...

  • Page 58

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 57 reclining seat backrests base shown, up-level similar to recline the seat backrest: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warn...

  • Page 59

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 58 seats and restraints memory seats the set, 1, 2, and b (exit) buttons on the driver's door are used to manually store and recall memory settings for the driver seat, exterior mirrors, power tilt and telescoping...

  • Page 60

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 59 if the vehicle driver has changed, in some vehicles the driver id may be displayed for the first few ignition cycles. Rke transmitters are not labelled with a number. If your memory seat po...

  • Page 61

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 60 seats and restraints 4. Press forward or rearward to change the intensity. 5. To activate massage at last massage type and intensity settings or to turn massage off, press the massage on/off control (2). Heated...

  • Page 62: Rear Seats

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 61 remote start auto heated and cooled seats during a remote start, the heated or cooled seats may turn on automatically if enabled in vehicle personalisation. When it is cold outside, the hea...

  • Page 63

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 62 seats and restraints with the ignition in on/run/start, press m or l to heat the left or right outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the rear climate control display appears when this feature is on. Press the ...

  • Page 64

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 63 manual fold and tumble feature { warning do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion. A tumbled seat is not locked. It can move when the vehicle is...

  • Page 65

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 64 seats and restraints 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. Folding and tumbling the seat from the third row seat { warning using the third row sea...

  • Page 66

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 65 warning (continued) injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position before driving the vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is ...

  • Page 67

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 66 seats and restraints folding and tumbling the seat from the cargo area 1. Second row power seat buttons 2. Third row power seat buttons to fold and tumble the seat from the cargo area: 1. Make sure that there i...

  • Page 68

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 67 the transmission must be in p (park) for this feature to work. The third row backrests can be folded to increase cargo space. 1. Second row power seat buttons 2. Third row power seat button...

  • Page 69: Safety Belts

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 68 seats and restraints the switches (1) can be used to fold or fold and tumble the second row seats from the cargo area. See second row seats 0 62. Returning the backrest to the upright position 1. Second row pow...

  • Page 70

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 69 warning (continued) passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained...

  • Page 71

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 70 seats and restraints it is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. There are important things ...

  • Page 72

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 71 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the bel...

  • Page 73

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 72 seats and restraints in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. For third row seats, it may be necessary to pull stitc...

  • Page 74

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 73 push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the desired position. Move the adjuster up by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired ...

  • Page 75

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 74 seats and restraints rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort ...

  • Page 76

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 75 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt s...

  • Page 77

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 76 seats and restraints make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See safety belt reminders 0 132. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See safety belt care 0 76. Safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. ...

  • Page 78: Airbag System

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 77 airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. . A front centre airbag for the driver and front...

  • Page 79

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 78 seats and restraints { 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 seriously injured or ki...

  • Page 80

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 79 the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The front centre airbag is in the inboard side of the driver backrest. Driver side shown, passenger si...

  • Page 81

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 80 seats and restraints warning (continued) inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...

  • Page 82

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 81 designed to inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal impacts, or rear impacts. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the l...

  • Page 83

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 82 seats and restraints what will you see after an airbag inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realise an...

  • Page 84

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 83 . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to hel...

  • Page 85

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 84 seats and restraints warning (continued) passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger frontal airbag, no s...

  • Page 86

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 85 warning (continued) see airbag readiness light 0 132 for more information, including important safety information. If the on indicator is lit for a child restraint the passenger sensing sys...

  • Page 87

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 86 seats and restraints because that person is not sitting properly in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that p...

  • Page 88

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 87 the on indicator may be lit if an object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is put on an unoccupied seat. If this is not desired, remove the obj...

  • Page 89

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 88 seats and restraints turning off the passenger airbag(s). See passenger sensing system 0 83. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see different size tyres and wheels 0 306 for additional important inf...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 89 if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See airb...

  • Page 91

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 90 seats and restraints q: what is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not ...

  • Page 92

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 91 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance travelled nor the age and size of the traveller changes...

  • Page 93

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 92 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front outboard seat. ...

  • Page 94

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 93 warning (continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be sec...

  • Page 95

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 94 seats and restraints warning (continued) restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or isofix system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in ...

  • Page 96

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 95 danger (continued) deactivated; if not, the triggering of the airbags poses a risk of fatal injury to the child. This is especially the case if rear-facing child restraint systems are used ...

  • Page 97

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 96 seats and restraints mass group class size fixture vehicle isofix positions front passenger second row bench seat third row bench seat left outboard centre right outboard all seating positions carrycot f iso/l1...

  • Page 98

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 97 isofix child restraint systems installation suitability (short wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the isofix child restraint systems in ve...

  • Page 99

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 98 seats and restraints mass group class size fixture vehicle isofix positions front passenger second row bucket seats third row bench seat left outboard right outboard all seating positions iuf: suitable for isof...

  • Page 100

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 99 isofix child restraint systems installation suitability (long wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the isofix child restraint systems in veh...

  • Page 101

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 100 seats and restraints mass group class size fixture vehicle isofix positions front passenger second row bench seat third row bench seat left outboard centre right outboard all seating positions iuf: suitable fo...

  • Page 102

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 101 isofix child restraint systems installation suitability (long wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the isofix child restraint systems in ve...

  • Page 103

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 102 seats and restraints mass group class size fixture vehicle isofix positions front passenger second row bucket seats third row bench seat left outboard right outboard all seating positions iuf: suitable for iso...

  • Page 104

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 103 child restraint systems installation suitability (short wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems in veh...

  • Page 105

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 104 seats and restraints child restraint systems installation suitability (short wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems in veh...

  • Page 106

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 105 child restraint systems installation suitability (long wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems in vehi...

  • Page 107

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 106 seats and restraints child restraint systems installation suitability (long wheelbase vehicles) use the following chart to determine which seats are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems in vehi...

  • Page 108

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 107 isofix child restraint systems second row - 60/40 second row - bucket fasten vehicle-approved isofix child restraint systems to the isofix mounting brackets. Top tether fastening eyes are ...

  • Page 109

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 108 seats and restraints second row seat - 60/40 the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehi...

  • Page 110

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 109 do not place rear-facing child seat on this seat. Death or serious injury can occur. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. If the child rest...

  • Page 111

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 110 seats and restraints position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When ...

  • Page 112

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 seats and restraints 111 securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible wi...

  • Page 113

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 112 seats and restraints 4. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. W...

  • Page 114: Storage

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 storage 113 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 113 instrument panel storage . . . . . 113 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 115

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 114 storage glove box to open, press the button. Close the glove box manually. Cupholders to access the cupholders, press the cover and release. There is storage in front of the cupholders. Push forward on the han...

  • Page 116

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 storage 115 rear storage there is storage in the floor of the rear cargo area. Lift the handle to access. There is a removable divider to help organize. Centre console storage pull the handle and lift to access. T...

  • Page 117: Additional Storage

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 116 storage 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 from the vehicle. To ...

  • Page 118: Roof Rack System

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 storage 117 roof rack system { warning if something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack - like panelling, plywood, or a mattress - the wind can catch it while the vehicle is...

  • Page 119: Instruments And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 118 instruments and controls instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 119 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 119 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 119 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 120: Controls

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 119 steering system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 tyre messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

  • Page 121

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 120 instruments and controls horn to sound the horn, press a on the steering wheel. Windscreen wiper/ washer the windscreen wiper control is on the indicator lever. The windscreen wipers are controlled by turning ...

  • Page 122

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 121 . Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. . Turn the band down to lower int setting for less sensitivity to moisture. Move the band out of the 3 int position to deactivate r...

  • Page 123

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 122 instruments and controls windscreen washer had been activated. See washer fluid 0 276 for information on filling the windscreen washer fluid reservoir. Rear window wiper/ washer the rear wiper control is on th...

  • Page 124

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 123 setting the clock time to set the time: 1. From the home page, touch the settings screen button, then touch time and date. 2. Touch set time, then touch + or − to increase or decrease ...

  • Page 125

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 124 instruments and controls the accessory power sockets are powered as follows: . The power socket near the cupholders on the centre console is powered in retained accessory power (rap) mode. This socket can be c...

  • Page 126

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 125 an indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is in on/run/start, equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the soc...

  • Page 127

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 126 instruments and controls { warning remove all metal objects from the charging pad before charging your mobile device. Metal objects, such as coins, keys, rings, or paper clips, between the phone and charging p...

  • Page 128: Warning Lights,

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 127 cigarette lighter if equipped with a cigarette lighter, it is located in the centre console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the lighter. To use the cig...

  • Page 129

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 128 instruments and controls instrument cluster balanced cluster shown.

  • Page 130

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 129 reconfigurable instrument cluster the cluster display layout can be changed. Balanced configuration the balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one in the centre of...

  • Page 131

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 130 instruments and controls phone while the phone application page is displayed, press sel to enter the phone menu. In the phone menu, if there is no active phone call, view recent calls, select from favourites, ...

  • Page 132

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 131 rev counter the tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Fuel gauge balanced configuration shown when the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates about ho...

  • Page 133

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 132 instruments and controls seat belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chim...

  • Page 134

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 133 { warning if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the ve...

  • Page 135

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 134 instruments and controls a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging...

  • Page 136

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 135 if towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait at least 10 ...

  • Page 137

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 136 instruments and controls brake system warning light the vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For nor...

  • Page 138

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 137 service electric parking brake light if this light comes on and stays on, there is a problem with a system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced ...

  • Page 139

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 138 instruments and controls tow/haul mode light for vehicles with the tow/haul mode feature, this light comes on when the tow/haul mode has been activated. See tow/haul mode 0 214. Lane keep assist (lka) light th...

  • Page 140

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 139 stabilitrak ® off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the stabilitrak system...

  • Page 141

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 140 instruments and controls the engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If this happens, pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See engine overheating 0 2...

  • Page 142

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 141 low fuel warning light this light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is lo...

  • Page 143: Information Displays

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 142 instruments and controls cruise control light the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. See cruise control 0 223. Ada...

  • Page 144

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 143 sel (select) : press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens. Dic information display options the info displays on the dic can be turned...

  • Page 145

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 144 instruments and controls average speed : shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded si...

  • Page 146

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 145 transmission fluid in either degrees celsius (°c) or degrees fahrenheit (°f). Tyre pressure : shows the approximate pressures of all four tyres. Tyre pressure is displayed in either ki...

  • Page 147

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 146 instruments and controls . Cruise control . Lane departure . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See vehicle messages 0 148. Some ...

  • Page 148

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 147 only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Metric english audio/phone view : this displays the speed view along with audio/ phone information. The cur...

  • Page 149: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 148 instruments and controls hud troubleshooting check that: . Nothing is covering the hud lens. . Hud brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. . Hud is adjusted to the proper height. . Polarised sunglasse...

  • Page 150

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 149 transport mode on this message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including remote keyless entry (rke), remote start,...

  • Page 151

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 150 instruments and controls cruise set to xxx this message displays when the cruise control speed is set. See cruise control 0 223. No cruise braking accelerator applied this message displays when adaptive cruise...

  • Page 152

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 151 when towing, use tow/haul mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission. See tow/haul mode 0 214. Engine overheated stop engine this message displays and a chime may sound if th...

  • Page 153

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 152 instruments and controls key and lock messages no remote key was detected place key in transmitter pocket then start your vehicle this message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an rke transmitter is...

  • Page 154

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 153 setting. This setting disables most fab functions. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the alert setting, but braking is less likely to occur. See fron...

  • Page 155

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 154 instruments and controls adaptive cruise control (acc), forward collision alert (fca), front automatic braking (fab) system, assistance systems for parking or reversing, and/or lane keep assist (lka) system ma...

  • Page 156

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 155 service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control/electronic stability control 0 220. Sport mode on th...

  • Page 157

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 156 instruments and controls steering system messages steering assist is reduced drive with care this message may display if a problem occurs with the electric power steering system. If this message appears, steer...

  • Page 158

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 157 you can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The dic also shows the tire pressure values. See driver information centre (dic) 0 142. Transmission messages 4wd off if ...

  • Page 159: Vehicle

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 158 instruments and controls when towing, use tow/haul mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission. See tow/haul mode 0 214. Vehicle reminder messages ice possible drive with care this message displays wh...

  • Page 160

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 159 personalisation menus the following list of menu items may be available: . Time and date . Language (language) . Valet mode . Radio . Vehicle . Bluetooth . Voice . Display . Rear camer...

  • Page 161

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 160 instruments and controls maximum start-up volume this feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. To set ...

  • Page 162

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 161 auto collision preparation this feature will turn on or off the forward collision alert (fca) and front automatic braking (fab). The off setting disables all fca and fab functions. Wit...

  • Page 163

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 162 instruments and controls select off, on - driver and passenger, on - driver, or on - passenger. Auto mirror folding when on, the outside rear-view mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the remote keyl...

  • Page 164

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 163 . Remote unlock light feedback . Remote lock feedback . Remote door unlock . Relock remotely unlocked doors . Remote start auto cool seats . Remote start auto heat seats . Remote windo...

  • Page 165

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 164 instruments and controls passive door lock this feature can be turned on or off, or can be used to select feedback when using the button on the driver door to lock the vehicle. See remote keyless entry (rke) s...

  • Page 166

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 165 theme select to change the display of the infotainment system. Select contemporary, mainstreet, urban, or velocity. Proximity sensing this allows the feature to be turned on or off. Se...

  • Page 167: Universal Remote

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 166 instruments and controls universal remote system see declaration of conformity 0 347. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to t...

  • Page 168

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 instruments and controls 167 to program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the universal remote system buttons with the indicator light in view....

  • Page 169

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 168 instruments and controls 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 flash, press and hold the same button a...

  • Page 170: Lighting

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 lighting 169 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . 169 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 headlamp main/dipped-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 171

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 170 lighting the system turns the main beam headlamps on when it is dark enough and there is no other traffic present. This b lamp comes on in the instrument cluster when the intellibeam system is enabled. Turning...

  • Page 172

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 lighting 171 . The vehicle is loaded such that the front end points upward, causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and tail lamps. . The vehicle is being driven on winding or hilly roads. Th...

  • Page 173

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 172 lighting when the drl system is on, only the drl are on. The tail lamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlight system sw...

  • Page 174

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 lighting 173 lights on with wipers if the windscreen wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in auto, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. T...

  • Page 175: Interior Lighting

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 174 lighting cornering lights for vehicles equipped with cornering lights, they automatically come on when all of the following occur: . The dipped beam headlights are on. . The indicators are activated or the ste...

  • Page 176: Lighting Features

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 lighting 175 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 retained accessory powe...

  • Page 177

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 176 lighting exit lighting some exterior lamps and interior lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off and the indicator lever is pul...

  • Page 178: Infotainment

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 infotainment system 177 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 introduction infotainment see the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phon...

  • Page 179: Climate Controls

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 178 climate controls climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 rear climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 air ven...

  • Page 180

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 climate controls 179 6. Climate control selection (application tray button) 7. Rear (rear climate control touch screen) 8. Air delivery mode control climate control touch screen the fan, air delivery mode, air con...

  • Page 181

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 180 climate controls off (fan) : press the off button to turn the fan on or off. The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted with the fan off. W / x (driver and passenger temperature contro...

  • Page 182

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 climate controls 181 a/c mode (air conditioning) : press the ac mode touch screen control to turn the automatic air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below freezing,...

  • Page 183

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 182 climate controls caution (continued) to pick up stations clearly. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Driver and passenger heated and cooled seats (if equipped) : press i or + to heat the...

  • Page 184

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 climate controls 183 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 centre console. Rear ...

  • Page 185: Air Vents

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 184 climate controls rear control lockout : press rear control lockout on the touch screen to lock or unlock control of the rear climate control system from the front climate control touch screen. When locked the ...

  • Page 186: Maintenance

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 climate controls 185 operation tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windscreen that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . When you enter a vehicle in cold wea...

  • Page 187

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 186 climate controls 4. Release the two tabs holding the service door. Open the service door and remove the old filter. 5. Install the new air filter. 6. Close the service door and secure the tabs. 7. Reverse the ...

  • Page 188: Driving And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 187 driving and operating driving information defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 control of a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 188 braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 189: Driving Information

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 188 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 driving characteristics and towing tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 trailer towing . . . . . . ...

  • Page 190

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 189 once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Steering electric power steering this vehicle has electric power steering. It does...

  • Page 191

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 190 driving and operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of control skidding there are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking skid ...

  • Page 192

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 191 before driving off-road . Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed. . Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all tyres, including the spare,...

  • Page 193

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 192 driving and operating driving on hills driving safely on hills requires good judgement and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. { warning many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Dri...

  • Page 194

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 193 . Never try to turn the vehicle around. If the hill is steep enough to stall the vehicle, it is steep enough to cause it to roll over. . If you cannot make it up the hill, back straight d...

  • Page 195

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 194 driving and operating braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt manoeuvres. Traction is reduced on hard packed snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when dri...

  • Page 196

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 195 of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. { warning wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and c...

  • Page 197

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 196 driving and operating { warning coasting downhill in n (neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the veh...

  • Page 198

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 197 warning (continued) cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in snow: . Clear snow from the base of the vehicle, especially any bloc...

  • Page 199

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 198 driving and operating causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. See towing the vehicle 0 322. Vehicle load limi...

  • Page 200

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 199 cold tyre inflation pressures (4). For more information on tyres and inflation see tyres 0 295 and tyre pressure 0 297. There is also important loading information on the vehicle certific...

  • Page 201

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 200 driving and operating 3. Available occupant and cargo weight = 317 kg (700 lbs) example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 k...

  • Page 202

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 201 gvwr includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The certification/tyre label may also show the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called gross axle wei...

  • Page 203: Starting And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 202 driving and operating automatic level control see automatic level control 0 223. If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate, thereby levelling the vehicle pr...

  • Page 204

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 203 the switch used to adjust the pedals is on the centre console, to the left of the touch screen. Press the top of the switch to move the pedals closer to your body. Press the bottom of the...

  • Page 205

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 204 driving and operating the vehicle may have an electric steering column lock. The lock is activated when the vehicle is switched to off and either front door is opened. A sound may be heard as the lock actuates...

  • Page 206

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 205 the vehicle in service only mode. 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 ...

  • Page 207

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 206 driving and operating engine starts, let go of the button, and the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra petrol from the engine. Do not race ...

  • Page 208

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 207 warning (continued) if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ...

  • Page 209

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 208 driving and operating parking { warning do not park the vehicle on an easily ignitable surface. The high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface. Always apply parking brake. See parking brak...

  • Page 210: Engine Exhaust

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 209 engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehic...

  • Page 211: Automatic

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 210 driving and operating automatic transmission if equipped, there is an electronic gear lever position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display comes on when the ignition is turned to the on/run pos...

  • Page 212

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 211 { warning shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could ...

  • Page 213

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 212 driving and operating shifting might feel different as the transmission determines the best settings. When temperatures are very cold, the transmission's gear shifting could be delayed providing more stable sh...

  • Page 214

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 213 this number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in m (manual mode). All gears below that number are available. As driving conditions change, the transmi...

  • Page 215

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 214 driving and operating low traction mode low traction mode assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery, such as with ice or snow. While the vehicle is at a stop, select m2 using range sele...

  • Page 216: Drive Systems

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 215 drive systems four-wheel drive if equipped, four-wheel drive engages the front axle for extra traction. Caution do not drive on clean, dry pavement in 4 m and 4 n (if equipped) for an ext...

  • Page 217: Brakes

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 216 driving and operating 4 m (four-wheel drive high) : use this position when extra traction is needed, such as when driving on snowy or icy roads, when off-roading, or when ploughing snow. Shifting into 4 m or a...

  • Page 218

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 217 using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let abs work. You may hear the abs pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate. This is normal. Br...

  • Page 219

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 218 driving and operating off. To prevent draining the battery, avoid repeated cycles of the epb when the engine is not running. The system has a red handbrake status light and an amber handbrake warning light. Se...

  • Page 220

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 219 handbrake status light is off. If either light stays on after release is attempted, see your dealer. Caution driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause prem...

  • Page 221: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 220 driving and operating there may be situations on minor hills (less than 5% gradient) with a loaded vehicle or while pulling a trailer where hsa may activate. If you release the brake pedal and then reapply the...

  • Page 222

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 221 disabled, g comes on, and the appropriate message will appear on the dic. Both traction control and stabilitrak are automatically disabled in this condition. The indicator light for both ...

  • Page 223

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 222 driving and operating cluster, then release. The appropriate message will display in the dic. See ride control system messages 0 154. To turn tcs and stabilitrak on again, press and release the g button. The t...

  • Page 224: Cruise Control

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 223 locking front axle vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, t...

  • Page 225

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 224 driving and operating see traction control/electronic stability control 0 220. If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise control is disengaged. See forward collision alert (fca) syst...

  • Page 226

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 225 . To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press +res up briefly. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. The speedometer reading can be displayed in either ...

  • Page 227

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 226 driving and operating erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if j is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive cruise control if equipped with adaptive cruise control ...

  • Page 228

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 227 j (on/off) : press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when acc is turned on. +res (resume/accelerate) : press the control up briefly to resu...

  • Page 229

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 228 driving and operating to begin using acc again, press +res up briefly on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activa...

  • Page 230

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 229 vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the f...

  • Page 231

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 230 driving and operating warning (continued) your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash. Use caution when using acc. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take...

  • Page 232

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 231 acc override if using the accelerator pedal while acc is active, a dic warning message will indicate automatic braking will not occur. See vehicle messages 0 148. Acc will resume operatio...

  • Page 233

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 232 driving and operating acc may occasionally provide an alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when ...

  • Page 234: Driver Assistance

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 233 driver assistance systems this vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, reversing, and parking. Read this entire section be...

  • Page 235

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 234 driving and operating 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 centre console display. The previous screen displays...

  • Page 236

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 235 1. Views displayed by the surround vision cameras 2. Area not shown 1. Views displayed by the surround vision cameras 2. Area not shown front vision camera if equipped, a view of the area...

  • Page 237

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 236 driving and operating warning (continued) or vehicle damage, even with parking assist, always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before moving forward or reversing. The instrument cluster ...

  • Page 238

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 237 the on with towbar setting allows for the parking assist to work properly with a small item attached to the trailer hitch. Turn off parking assist when towing a trailer. To turn the rpa s...

  • Page 239

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 238 driving and operating detecting the vehicle ahead fca warnings will not occur unless the fca system detects a vehicle ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the vehicle ahead indicator will display green. Vehicles...

  • Page 240

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 239 selecting the alert timing the collision alert control is on the steering wheel. Press [ to set the fca timing to far, medium, near, or on some vehicles, off. The first button press shows...

  • Page 241

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 240 driving and operating the system works when driving in a forward gear above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect vehicles up to approximately 60 m (197 ft). { warning fab is an emergency crash preparation feature and...

  • Page 242

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 241 warning (continued) flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your foot off the brake pedal and then apply the brakes as needed. Fab and iba can be disabled through vehicle personalisation. S...

  • Page 243

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 242 driving and operating lca detection zones the lca sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The height of the zone is approximately between 0.5 m (1....

  • Page 244

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 243 does not need to be serviced. The system may light up due to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other non-moving objects. This is normal system operation; the vehicle does not need ser...

  • Page 245

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 244 driving and operating warning (continued) . Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads. If lka only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only assist or provide an ldw alert when approaching the l...

  • Page 246: Fuel

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 245 if the lka system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the windscreen may help. Lka assistance and/or ldw alerts may occur due to tar marks, shadow...

  • Page 247

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 246 driving and operating they can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. Fuel additives pet...

  • Page 248

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 247 when the vehicle doors are locked. Press k on the rke transmitter to unlock. To open the fuel filler flap, push and release the rearward centre edge of the flap. The vehicle has a capless...

  • Page 249: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 248 driving and operating warning (continued) you or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always: . Use approved fuel containers. . Remove the container from the vehicle, boot, or pickup ...

  • Page 250

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 249 { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the tailgate, boot/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a trailer: . Do not d...

  • Page 251

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 250 driving and operating making turns caution making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns whil...

  • Page 252

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 251 parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both ...

  • Page 253

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 252 driving and operating warning (continued) the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer only if all the steps in this section have been followed. Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with t...

  • Page 254

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 253 weight of the trailer tongue the tongue load of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight (gvw) includes the curb weight of the...

  • Page 255

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 254 driving and operating weight of the trailering combination it is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings — gcwr, gvwr, rgawr, trailer weight rati...

  • Page 256

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 255 3. Release the strap. 4. Remove the storage bag (1). 5. Remove the pin (2) and trailer ball (5) from the storage bag (1). 6. Install tow ball (5) into the hitch. 7. Remove the clip (4) an...

  • Page 257

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 256 driving and operating 4. Install tow ball (5) into storage bag (1) as shown. 5. Install the spacer (3) and clip (4) onto the pin (2). 6. Place the assembled pin onto the bag (1) and tie. 7. Install the storage...

  • Page 258

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 257 10. Lower the acoustic pad. 11. Reinstall the trim panel door. Safety chains always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trai...

  • Page 259

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 258 driving and operating tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See tow/haul mode 0 214. Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer c...

  • Page 260: Conversions And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 driving and operating 259 conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { warning the data link connector (dlc) is used for vehicle service and emission inspection/ maintenance testing. See malfunction indic...

  • Page 261: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 260 vehicle care vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 261 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 vehicle checks doing your own service work . . . . . ...

  • Page 262: General Information

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 261 jump starting jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 towing the vehicle towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 322 recreational vehicle towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 263: Vehicle Checks

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 262 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manua...

  • Page 264

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 263 engine compartment overview.

  • Page 265

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 264 vehicle care 1. Positive (+) terminal. See jump starting 0 319. 2. Battery 0 278. 3. Coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system 0 271. 4. Engine air cleaner/filter 0 269. 5. Automatic transmission...

  • Page 266

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 265 the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 l (1 qt) of the recommended...

  • Page 267

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 266 vehicle care viscosity grade use sae 0w-20 viscosity grade engine oil. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, it is recommended to select an oil of the correct specification. See “specificat...

  • Page 268

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 267 after you change the oil, the oil life monitor will need to be reset. See your dealer for service. See oil life remaining under driver information centre (dic) 0 142 for information on the engine ...

  • Page 269

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 268 vehicle care 4. Allow the engine to idle (500-800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. 5. Keep the engine running and check the transmission fluid temperature on the driver information...

  • Page 270

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 269 hot check procedure use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71 °c and 93 °c (160 °f and 200 °f). The hot check is the most accur...

  • Page 271

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 270 vehicle care how to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner/filter housing open. Before removing the engine air cleaner/ filter, mak...

  • Page 272

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 271 caution if the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Cooling system the cooling s...

  • Page 273

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 272 vehicle care what to use { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coola...

  • Page 274

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 273 coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before doing this. 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. H...

  • Page 275

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 274 vehicle care turn the pressure cap slowly anticlockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly a...

  • Page 276

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 275 if steam is coming from the engine compartment { warning steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the bonnet. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam co...

  • Page 277

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 276 vehicle care 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. Under heavy vehicle ...

  • Page 278

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 277 caution (continued) freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Brakes disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brak...

  • Page 279

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 278 vehicle care there are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir may go down: . Normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid leak in the b...

  • Page 280

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 279 { warning batteries should not be disposed of with regular refuse. Make sure that you dispose of old batteries in accordance with environmental protection regulations to help protect the environme...

  • Page 281

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 280 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 lubricant to raise the level t...

  • Page 282

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 281 two. The rear axle assembly must be supported on a flat, level surface to get a true reading. How to check lubricant to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. The prope...

  • Page 283

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 282 vehicle care gear lever out of p (park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of p (park), contact your dealer for service. Park brake and p (park) mechanism check { warning when you are doing this ...

  • Page 284

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 283 warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windscreen. 5. Reverse steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement. Rear wiper blade replacement to replace the rear wiper blade: 1. Pull the wipe...

  • Page 285: Headlamp Aiming

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 284 vehicle care headlamp aiming headlamp alignment has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp alignment may be affected. If adjustment to the headlam...

  • Page 286: Electrical System

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 285 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the centre of the vehicle. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove. 3. Turn the bulb socket (1) anticl...

  • Page 287

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 286 vehicle care windscreen wipers if the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windscreen wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Although the circuit is protected from electri...

  • Page 288

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 287 item usage 1 electric running boards item usage 2 anti-lock brake system pump item usage 3 interior bec lt1 4 mbs passenger.

  • Page 289

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 288 vehicle care item usage 5 suspension levelling compressor 6 4wd transfer case electronic control 10 electric parking brake 13 interior bec lt2 14 rear bec 1 17 mbs driver 21 alc exhaust solenoid 23 integrated ...

  • Page 290

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 289 item usage 88 injector a – odd 89 injector b – even 90 oxygen sensor b 91 throttle control 92 engine control module relay 93 horn 94 fog lamps 95 main beam headlamps 100 oxygen sensor a 101 engine...

  • Page 291

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 290 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 number usage 3 not used 4 accessory power socket 1 5 retained accessory power/...

  • Page 292

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 291 number usage 18 mirror window module 19 body control module 1 20 front bolster (if equipped) 21 not used 22 not used 23 not used 24 heater, ventilation and air conditioning ignition/heater, ventil...

  • Page 293

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 292 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block (right) the right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicl...

  • Page 294

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 293 number usage 3 not used 4 accessory power socket 4 5 not used 6 not used 7 not used 8 glove box 9 not used 10 not used 11 not used 12 steering wheel controls 13 body control module 8 14 not used 1...

  • Page 295

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 294 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 slot at the rear edge. ...

  • Page 296: Wheels And Tyres

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 295 m-type fuses usage 12 tailgate module 13 third row seat 14 rear accessory power socket 15 rear demister ultra micro relays usage 16 tailgate micro relays usage 17 liftglass 18 rear fog lamp (if eq...

  • Page 297

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 296 vehicle care warning (continued) . Replace any tyres that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. . Improperly repaired tyres can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorised tyre service ce...

  • Page 298

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 297 if winter tyres with a lower speed rating are chosen, never exceed the tyre's maximum speed capability. Low-profile tyres the vehicle has low profile tyres that are classified as touring tyres and...

  • Page 299

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 298 vehicle care for additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry, and an example of the tyre and loading information label, see vehicle load limits 0 198. How the vehicle is loaded affec...

  • Page 300

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 299 when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, set the cold inflation pressure to 20 kpa (3 psi) above the recommended tyre pressure shown on the tyre and loading information ...

  • Page 301

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 300 vehicle care pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functio...

  • Page 302

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 301 caution tyre sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tyre sealant could damage the tpms sensors. Tpms sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tyre sealant is not covered by the v...

  • Page 303

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 302 vehicle care more of the tpms sensors. The tpms sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tyre with a road tyre containing the tpms sensor. The malfunction light and the dic mess...

  • Page 304

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 303 tyre inspection we recommend that the tyres, including the spare tyre, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tyre if: . The indicators...

  • Page 305

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 304 vehicle care check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “wheel nut torque” under capacities and specifications 0 344. { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can ...

  • Page 306

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 305 free of grease, petrol, or other substances that can deteriorate rubber. Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tyres that may result in vibrations while driving. When storing ...

  • Page 307

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 306 vehicle care { warning mixing tyres of different sizes, brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. Use the correct size, brand, and type of tyres o...

  • Page 308

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 307 or all-wheel drive, the performance of these systems can also be affected. { warning if different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tyres not...

  • Page 309

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 308 vehicle care caution the wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tyre or tyre chain...

  • Page 310

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 309 a rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle. It ma...

  • Page 311

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 310 vehicle care when the vehicle has a flat tyre (2), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. 1. Wheel chock (if equipped) 2. Flat tyre the following ...

  • Page 312

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 311 4. Turn the jack knob (1) anti-clockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (2) anti-clockwise to remove the wheel blocks and th...

  • Page 313

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 312 vehicle care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (4) and wheel wrench (5), as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (7) through the hole in the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sur...

  • Page 314

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 313 removing the flat tyre and installing the spare tyre 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See if a tyre goes flat 0 308 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has a centre cap that covers the ...

  • Page 315

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 314 vehicle care rear position rear tyre flat: if the flat tyre is on a rear tyre of the vehicle, use the jack handle (2) and both jack handle extensions (3). Attach the wheel wrench (4) to the jack handle extensi...

  • Page 316

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 315 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 wheel nuts become loose af...

  • Page 317

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 316 vehicle care warning (continued) using accessory locking wheel nuts. See capacities and specifications 0 344 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Caution improperly tightened wheel nuts can ...

  • Page 318

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 317 2. Hoist shaft 3. Hoist shaft access cover/hole 4. Jack handle extensions 5. Wheel wrench 6. Spare tyre lock 7. Hoist end of extension tool 8. Hoist shaft access hole 9. Spare tyre (valve stem poi...

  • Page 319

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 318 vehicle care 7. Make sure the tyre is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to turn the tyre. If the tyre moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. 8. Reinstall the spare tyre lock. 9. Reinstall th...

  • Page 320: Jump Starting

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 319 have the damaged or flat road tyre repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tyre will be available in case it is needed again. Do not mix tyres and...

  • Page 321

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 320 vehicle care this is located on the passenger side, in the rear of the engine compartment. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jump leads can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If...

  • Page 322

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 321 warning (continued) battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help im...

  • Page 323: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 322 vehicle care engine and supports the resonator, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 11. Start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead ...

  • Page 324

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 323 recreational vehicle towing recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are dinghy a...

  • Page 325

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 324 vehicle care { warning shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into n (neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in p (park). You or others could be injured. Apply the park...

  • Page 326

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 325 disconnecting the towed vehicle before disconnecting the towed vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface. 2. Apply the parking brake, then shift the transmission to p (park). 3. Connect the battery. 4. ...

  • Page 327

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 326 vehicle care dolly towing – rear towing (rear wheels off the ground) – four-wheel-drive vehicles caution towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheel...

  • Page 328: Appearance Care

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 327 appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See recommended fluids and lub...

  • Page 329

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 328 vehicle care the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done...

  • Page 330

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 329 . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. ...

  • Page 331

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 330 vehicle care 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 chloride. These chlorides a...

  • Page 332

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 331 on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Underbody maintenance at least twice a year, spring and fall, use plain water to flush any cor...

  • Page 333

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 332 vehicle care . Never use a brush with stiff bristles. . Never rub any surface aggressively or with too much pressure. . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, ...

  • Page 334

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 333 cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. 4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any colour transfer from the soil to the cleaning...

  • Page 335

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 334 vehicle care caution use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted surfaces. If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicle, blot immediately...

  • Page 336

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 vehicle care 335 removing and replacing the floor mats pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and ...

  • Page 337: Service And

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 336 service and maintenance service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 336 scheduled maintenance scheduled maintenance . . . . . . 336 recommended fluids, lubricants, and p...

  • Page 338

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 service and maintenance 337 inspection every 15 000 km or every year . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. . Engine coolant level check. . Engine cooling system inspection. Visual inspection of ho...

  • Page 339

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 338 service and maintenance . Underbody flushing service. . Tyre sealant and compressor kit (if equipped with tyre sealant and compressor kit), check sealant expiration date. . Verify spare tyre key lock operation...

  • Page 340

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 service and maintenance 339 additional maintenance every 250 000 km or every five years, whichever occurs first . Engine cooling system drain and refill (or every five years, whichever occurs first). Conditions re...

  • Page 341

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 340 service and maintenance recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer...

  • Page 342

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 service and maintenance 341 usage fluid/lubricant automatic transmission dexron ® -vi automatic transmission fluid. Front axle (4wd only) sae 75w-90 synthetic axle lubricant (gm part no. 88900401). Rear axle sae 7...

  • Page 343

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 342 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 part number engine ...

  • Page 344: Technical Data

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 technical data 343 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343...

  • Page 345: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 344 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants 0 340 for more information. App...

  • Page 346

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 technical data 345 engine specifications engine vin code horsepower torque spark plug gap 6.2l v8 j 313 kw @ 5,600 min -1 610 y @ 4,100 min -1 0.95–1.10mm (0.037–0.043 in) fuel consumption and emissions informatio...

  • Page 347

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 346 technical data engine drive belt routing.

  • Page 348: Customer

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 customer information 347 customer information customer information declaration of conformity . . . . . 347 vehicle data recording and privacy vehicle data recording and privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 349

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 348 customer information.

  • Page 350: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 customer information 349 translation of the original declaration of conformity declaration of conformity pursuant to directive 2006/42/ec we hereby declare that the product: product description: car jack type/part...

  • Page 351

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 350 customer information when using the vehicle, situations may occur in which this technical data related to other information (accident report, damages on the vehicle, witness statements, etc.) may be associated...

  • Page 352: Index

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 index 351 index a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 active fuel management ® . . . . . . 208 adaptive cruise control . . . . . ...

  • Page 353

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 352 index automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 headlamp system . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 level control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 354

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 index 353 coolant engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 engine temperature gauge . . 131 engine temperature warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 cooling system . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 355

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 354 index engine (cont'd) power messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 running while parked . . . . . . . . 209 starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 entry lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 356

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 index 355 headlamps (cont'd) daytime running lamps (drl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 lamps on reminder . . . . . . . . . 141 main-beam on light . . . . ....

  • Page 357

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 356 index lights (cont'd) electric parking brake . . . . . . . . 136 engine coolant temperature warning . . . . . . . 139 engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . 140 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 358

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 index 357 mirrors (cont'd) folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 tilt...

  • Page 359

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 358 index replacing safety belt system parts after a crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 restraints where to put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 retained accessory power (rap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 360

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 index 359 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 heated wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 wheel adjustment...

  • Page 361

    Cadillac escalade owner manual (gmna-localizing-europe-9367752) - 2016 - crc - 8/13/15 360 index tyres (cont'd) wheel alignment and tyre balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . 307 when it is time for new tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....