Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) 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 Crest and Wreath, ESCALADE, and EXT are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midgate® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4. H. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. I. J. C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑7. D. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑10. E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑31 and Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑35. F. Clock on page 5‑7. G. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Dome Lamp Override.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Windows The driver door also has switches that control the front passenger and rear windows. The power windows work when the ignition is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑27. Seat Adjustment Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see: The power window controls are located on each of the side doors.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) In Brief . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the lumbar support: To adjust the seatback: 1-7 See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑19, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑23 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. For detailed instructions see Rear Seats on page 3‑8. Heated and Ventilated Seats z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. {: +: Press to cool the entire seat. Press to heat the seatback only. Safety Belts Repeatedly press and release the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Steering Wheel Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 1-11 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to change their positions. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑19.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Interior Lighting For more information about interior lamps, see: Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. . Dome Lamps on page 6‑9. . Reading Lamps on page 6‑9. . Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑9.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) In Brief P : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position. For more information, see: 5 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Climate Controls Transmission The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Driver Shift Control (DSC) The DSC switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the DSC feature: Climate Control with Heated and Cooled Seats shown A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls F. B. AUTO (Auto Operation) H. Rear Window Defogger C. Air Recirculation I. D.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) In Brief This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑34. While using DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul mode can be used.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Mobile Apps Steering Wheel Controls Mobile apps are available for download through iTunes® to then access the iPhone® App Store and Google™ Marketplace for Android™. Search for the apps to download. The apps are free of charge; however, the myCadillac app requires the user to link their own vehicle and OnStar MyLink requires an active OnStar subscription.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) In Brief Cruise Control [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9‑43. Navigation System I: Press to turn the system on and off. +RES: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET− : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief 3 : Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. One accessory power outlet is located inside the center floor console. Lift up on the lower latch located at the front of the console lid to access the accessory power outlet. There may also be an accessory power outlet located on the rear of the center floor console above the cupholder.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 . Black plate (20,1) In Brief Press and release g again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑39. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 1-21 sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.
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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Midgate® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Service. See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9 for more information. Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows . Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. . when Q is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36 for additional information. Pressing Q arms the content theft‐deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑16.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft‐deterrent system. See Anti-theft Alarm System on page 2‑16. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for three seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/ RUN position. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: To cancel a remote start, do any of the following: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. . 2. Press and release Q. 3. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, press and hold / for two to four seconds.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Midgate® that brings in outside air. This will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. { WARNING It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Glass Removal and Storage { WARNING If the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the Midgate® storage pocket. Do not remove the rear glass when the rear defroster is on.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles (B) to assist you in removing the rear glass. 5. Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate, guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining tabs (E). Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket, with grab handles facing you, until the next step.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket. To lower the Midgate: Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the glass alignment arrows (G). 5.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass in Normal Position 2. Standing outside of the vehicle, hold the Midgate securely so it does not fall forward. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you. Midgate Lowered with Crossbar Attached Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket 3. Lower the Midgate until it is flat.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Raising the Midgate To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to put it back, do so using the instructions given previously.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-theft Alarm System Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to START to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open the driver door. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. { WARNING The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. . The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirror controls to reset them to their normal position.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off or to OFF/LOCK.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Windows { WARNING { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑27. Express-Down/Up Windows The front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for up and two positions for down movement.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows In an emergency, the anti‐pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re‐activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof 2-25 Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑27 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 2-26 Black plate (26,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Rear Seats Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The rear seat has adjustable headrests in the outboard seating positions. Power Seat Adjustment The height of the headrest can be adjusted. Pull the headrest up to raise it. To lower the headrest, push down on the headrest. . 3-3 Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Seats 3-5 Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑19, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑23 for more information. Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints One of these symbols appears on the climate control display when this feature is on. Press the desired button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol on the climate control display show the selected setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 4. Repeat the procedure for the other seatback, if desired. To return the seats to the normal position, lift the seatback up and fold the seat cushion down.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Seats and Restraints would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. . Black plate (12,1) Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. { WARNING You can be seriously injured, or even killed, by not wearing your safety belt properly. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the driver. . A seat‐mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and passenger directly behind the driver. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { 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 killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) or even death. The path of an 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 other airbag covering.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: . If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object does not deform. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) 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 realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. . . Black plate (26,1) 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 help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints . The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. . A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. . There is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult‐size occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑13 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. WARNING (Continued) In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. { WARNING Never do this.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. 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 right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints See Rear Seats on page 3‑8. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 3-45 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 1.4. Attach the top tether attachment to the top tether anchor. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) { WARNING 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 with this vehicle. A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints If the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41. 5. 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.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 3-51 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 6. 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.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . Top-Box Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 Luggage/Load Locations Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Panels . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Top-Box Storage Luggage/Load Locations Cargo Area All-Weather Cargo Area There are top-box storage units on both sides of the rear cargo area. The passenger side contains the tire changing tools. To lock or unlock, use the key then press the key cylinder to open. The vehicle's cargo area can be used in many different configurations — cargo panels on or off, Midgate up or down, rear glass in or out.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Storage E. Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the tailgate side F. Top Drain Grates – Removal and Cleaning 4-3 To remove each drain grate, do the following: 1. Remove the cargo panels. See Cargo Cover Panels on page 4‑5 for more information. Rear drains G. Cargo floor H.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage Side Rail Channels Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning To replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down. 2. Do not force the grate. If it does not clip into place, realign the clips with the holes and try again. The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area. Flush them out with clean water if debris collects inside of them.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Storage Cargo Area Floor Drains 4-5 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Panels For vehicles with a three-piece cargo cover system, the cargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle. { WARNING After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water. First remove the drain grate: 1. Lower the Midgate. See Midgate® on page 2‑9 for more information. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-6 Black plate (6,1) Storage Notice: Exceeding the weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) can damage the cargo covers, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit. To remove a cargo panel(s): 1. Lower the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2‑15 for more information on the tailgate. The panels are embossed on the upper center portion with the numbers 1, 2 and 3.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Storage 4-7 After each cargo panel has been removed, store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system. Cargo Panel Storage System To store the panels: The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo area using the storage strap system. Always use the storage strap system to store the cargo panels while driving. 1.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-8 Black plate (8,1) Storage 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel with the latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box. Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3. Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box. 3. Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B). 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Storage 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure. Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or it can be stored inside the top box storage compartment. See Top-Box Storage on page 4‑2 for more information. 4-9 To reinstall a cargo panel: 1.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-10 Black plate (10,1) Storage Then lower the rear of the cover to engage the striker pegs (A) to align with the striker assembly (B). 4. Install cargo cover 2 followed by 3 next. Place the latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Storage 4-11 Folding and Storage of Straps Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar 5. Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down making sure that the pegs (A) align with the receivers (B). 6. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle, starting with the driver side latch, to lock the panel in place. A click sounds when each latch locks correctly. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-12 Black plate (12,1) Storage Roof Rack System { WARNING 3. Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing, forming a package. 4. Take the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbing and place the straps inside the top-box storage compartment.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Storage Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely. To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 4-14 Black plate (14,1) Storage 2 NOTES
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages . . . . Anti-theft Alarm System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Messages . . . . . Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-34 Controls 5-34 5-34 5-35 Steering Wheel Adjustment Steering Wheel Controls 5-35 5-35 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Music Navigator Screen To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release w or c / x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. CD/DVD To select tracks on a CD/DVD: 1. Press and release w or c / to select the next or previous track within the selected category. x 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls To scan radio stations: Heated Steering Wheel 1. Press and hold ¨ until a beep is heard, to place the radio into SCAN mode. A station will play for five seconds before moving to the next station. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Windshield Wiper/Washer 2. To stop the SCAN function, press ¨ again.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Windshield Washer Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. { WARNING 6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes. 1 (High Speed): Fast wipes. 9 (Off): Turns the windshield In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. wipers off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: 5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following. Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure Compass Calibration 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass. To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. Do not try to put the cigarette lighter in any of the accessory power outlets. { WARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The front ashtray is located in the center console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. To remove the ashtray, pull it from the center console.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the Trip/Fuel button on the instrument panel cluster to check the odometer mileage while the vehicle is not running. See “Odometer” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑20. Safety Belt Reminders This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the front passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag. If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5‑34 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑13 for more information, including important safety information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls The following may correct an emission system malfunction: . . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9‑54. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 . Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls StabiliTrak® OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off. If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the StabiliTrak/TCS system and the indicator light turns off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑28 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. This light is also used to indicate the status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off. The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays Operation and Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel Range Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining kilometers (km) or miles (mi) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMY displays.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Economy If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until INST ECON displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 5-27 Tire Pressure Battery Voltage Oil Pressure On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledge and cleared by pressing any DIC button. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving, the brake system needs service. See your dealer. Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑20 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Lamp Messages TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mile).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays when the Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) system is not operating properly. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). When this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls The message turns off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present. Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑13 and Airbag System on page 3‑19 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5‑20. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset stem. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls ITALIANO: All messages will appear in Italian. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in French. ESPANOL: All messages will appear in Spanish. ARABIC: All messages will appear in Arabic. CHINESE: All messages will appear in Chinese. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors, including the tailgate, will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition. ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors, including the tailgate, will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 power door lock switch twice. See Delayed Locking on page 2‑8 for more information. is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lamps turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting. OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. DRIVER MIRROR: The driver outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition. If the automatic movement has already occurred, and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again, the seat and steering column will stay in the original exit position, unless a memory recall took place prior to removing the key again. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to exit the menu.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 5-47 Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. To program up to three devices: 1. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls . A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down, −, or Off. to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 4. . A switch in the middle position could be labeled as Middle, 0, or Neutral. 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the same button again.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Taillamps .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Lighting turned on, it will remain on each time the vehicle is started. Additionally, the IntelliBeam system must be enabled. To enable the IntelliBeam system, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn signal/ multifunction lever in its neutral position. The High-Beam On Light will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are on. . The outside light is bright enough that high-beam headlamps are not required. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 6-4 Lighting . Your vehicle's windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze or other obstructions. . Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end of the vehicle points upward, causing the IntelliBeam sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps. . Black plate (4,1) You are driving on winding or hilly roads.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Lighting 6-5 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or close and re-open the door.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to the OFF position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) position before the DRL lamps can be turned off. in the P (Park) position, before the automatic headlamp system can be turned off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. | (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as the headlamps. Never use the fog lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps. The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on the dome lamps. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is turned counterclockwise.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 6-10 Black plate (10,1) Lighting Lighting Features Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the E DOME OFF button is in the extended position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 Infotainment System All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: . . . Black plate (2,1) Become familiar with the navigation system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons. Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Set up the navigation features, such as entering an address or a preset destination. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System traffic restrictions or the latest road changes, it may suggest using a road that is now closed for construction or a turn that is prohibited by signs at the intersection. Always evaluate whether following the system's directions is safe and legal for the current conditions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-4 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Overview A. B. O / n (Power/Volume) Z (Eject) C. Mark Touch Screen Button D. 0 (Zoom In) Touch Screen Button E. Map Scale F. North Up/Heading Up Symbol G. No GPS Symbol H. Full map Touch Screen Button I. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) J. Clock Touch Screen Button K. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button L. 1 (Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button M. Auxiliary Jack N.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Q. AUDIO R. FAV (Favorite) S. T. 5 (Phone) e (Sound) U. CONFIG (Configure) V. DEST (Destination) W. RPT (Repeat) X. NAV (Navigation) Language — English/Metric To change the language of the navigation screens or to change the navigation screens from English or metric, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System Setting the Clock The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently. Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock. See Clock on page 5‑7 to change the analog clock time. To set the time for the navigation system: 1.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 8. Once a street has been selected, select the House # screen button to enter the house number. The system displays the house number range that is available for the street. 9. Press GO. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. 10. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 11. Press Start Guidance. You are now ready to start your route.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System 6. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in the screen button on the display. The name appears in that preset destination screen button and is now available to select from the Destination Entry screen. See “Using Your Stored Preset Destinations” in this section to select it as a destination.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System Finding a Station AM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar If viewing a map screen, press the source screen (AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, etc.) button. The display splits between the audio screen and the map screen. All station-changing functions can be performed from this screen.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System XM (if equipped) lists also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that have broadcasts that relate to that category. For XM (if equipped), press the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information appears on the display. See “Radio Menu” in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Del: Press the Del screen button to del the song that is associated to that button. Popup Notifications: Once a song or songs are stored, a notification popup alerts the listener if a stored song is playing. Press to turn notification on or off. Storing Radio Station Presets This feature stores a mix of up to 30 AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) preset stations. To store presets: 1. Press O to turn the system on. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System Sound Menu Setting the Tone Digital Signal Processing (DSP) TREBLE: Press + or − to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. The system has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP provides a choice of four different listening experiences. DSP can be used while listening to the audio system. Not all DSP modes are available for all source types.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel stereo recordings (not available for AM or FM). Radio Menu Press the Limit Features While Driving screen button to turn on and off the ability to limit functions while driving.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System Bose AudioPilot AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology. To use AudioPilot®: 1. Press CONFIG to enter the menu screen, then press CONFIG repeatedly until Radio is selected or press the Radio screen button 2. Press Automatic Volume Control to access the AudioPilot menu. 3. Press ON. To turn it off, press OFF.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio XM™ Radio Messages XM™ Satellite Radio Service XL (Explicit Language Channels): XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request by calling 1‐800‐929-2100. XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Playing an Audio CD 7-19 r (Rewind): 1. Press and hold this screen button to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. 2. Release this screen button to stop rewinding.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System 2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. 3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD. The sound mutes while seeking. w (Tuning Knob): 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current track, turn it again to go to the previous track. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system, RSE video screen, and RSA. If the vehicle has not been tuned off, the RSE and the RSA can be turned back on by pressing this knob and will continue play of the last active source. DVD Menu Options Options: Press to view the menu option screen buttons. Menu options are available when they are highlighted.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Audio: Press to display the audio options. Select the audio options that best improve sound quality. This is not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped. This button is not available for DVD audio. Subtitle: Press to playback the video with subtitles. This is not available on all DVDs or when the DVD is stopped. This button is not available for DVD audio. Angle: Press to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Menu Language: Press English, French, or Spanish to change the default language of the DVD video menus. The menu language must be available on the disc. The menu language may vary for each DVD. Audio Language: Press English, French, or Spanish to change the default language that the DVD player uses for each disc. The audio language must be available on the disc. The audio language may vary for each DVD.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System w (Tuning Knob): 1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current chapter/track, turn it again to go to the previous chapter/track. 2. Turn clockwise to go to the next chapter/track. Care of Your CDs and DVDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality, recording method, quality of the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System . There may have been a problem while burning the CD/DVD. . The label may be caught in the CD/DVD player. If the CD/DVD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD/DVD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System Using the Navigation Audio System to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod® The navigation audio system can control a USB storage device or an iPod by using the radio touch screens and steering wheel controls. 3. Press or tap the left or right arrow to select desired Category such as: Artist, Album, Genre, etc. A list of that category will display. 6. Press the Back button to go back to the previous screen. 7.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System MP3 . Maximum number of folders is 100 with a maximum hierarchy of eight folders. . Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or fewer. . It is recommended that there is a maximum of 192 files on a disc. . The files can be recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700MB.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder is not displayed or numbered.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System r (Rewind): 1. Press and hold to rewind quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. 2. Release to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. [ (Forward): j / r (Pause/Play): Press to pause the CD. This button will then change to the play button. Press the play button to play the CD. Random: 1. Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System When playing an MP3 the rear seat operator can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote control to navigate through the MP3. Auxiliary Devices Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The navigation system has an auxiliary input jack located on the faceplate and in the center console. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System 2. Press AUDIO then press AUDIO again, repeatedly until AUX (auxiliary) is selected or press the AUX screen button. An auxiliary device must be connected for the AUX screen button to appear as an option to select. 3. For the second row display select the Rear AUX screen button next to Rear Display 1 and for the third row display select the Rear AUX screen button next to Rear Display 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System Parental Control Headphones The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature, depending on which radio the vehicle has. To start Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as: radio, video screen, Rear Seat Audio (RSA), DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon displays.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal. To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the volume control located on the right side. For optimal audio performance, the headphones must be worn correctly. Headphones should be worn with the headband over the top of the head for best audio reception.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage. The yellow jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the left audio input. The red jack (C) is for the right audio input. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jacks (front auxiliary jack or the USB port), the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones as long as the rear seat audio is turned on. The front seat passengers are able to listen to playback from this device through the vehicle speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control O (power) button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc. The radio can also turn on the video screen display. See CD/DVD Player on page 7‑18 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System continues playing in a slow play mode. Also, reverse can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button and then pressing the fast reverse button. To cancel slow play mode, press the play/pause button. t (Previous Track/Chapter): Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press this button again to go to the previous track or chapter.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-38 Black plate (38,1) Infotainment System Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries: 1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the remote control. 3. Replace the battery cover. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System 7-39 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) DVD Display Error Messages Problem The DVD display error message depends on the radio that is in the vehicle. The video screen can display one of the following: Recommended Action After stopping the player, and pushing Play, sometimes the DVD starts where it left off and sometimes at the beginning.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax machines, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. ® *Excludes the OnStar System.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System P (Power): Press this button to turn the RSA on or off. Volume: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio (AM/ FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary Jack, USB port, and rear auxiliary.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System Navigation Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the buttons located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system. See Overview on page 7‑4 for more information. Once the vehicle is moving, various functions are disabled to reduce driver distractions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System NAV (Navigation): Press to view the vehicle's current position on the map screen. Each press of this button cycles through Full Map and the tab that displays the current audio source (AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, etc.). Full Map displays the screen in full map view. Selecting the audio tab splits the screen between the map screen and the current audio source screen menu.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System Maps This section includes basic information that you need to know about the map database. The maps are stored on a compact flash drive that is built into the navigation system. Detailed Areas Road network attributes are contained in the map database for detailed areas. Attributes include information such as street names, street address, turn restrictions, etc.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System Scrolling the Map Press anywhere on the map screen and the scroll symbol appears. Use this feature to scroll across the map. Move your finger in any direction on the map screen and the map continues to scroll in that direction until you remove your finger from the screen. If scrolling while the vehicle is in P (Park), the system scrolls initially at a slower rate. It increases if you continue pressing on the map screen.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how many stopovers have been set. The distance to destination symbol indicates the distance to the final destination. This symbol appears when the time to the destination is not available or while you are scrolling on the map.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode. While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon follows the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Press this screen symbol to switch between North Up, Heading Up, and 3-D view modes. The shaded triangle indicates the North direction.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System Displaying POI icons on the map shows where POIs (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, etc.) are located. This screen appears after selecting the POI screen button. 3. Press the Show POI screen button to add more POI icons. More: Press to view more POI categories. Franchise Search: 1. Press to display a list of pre-set franchise categories near the vehicle's current location. 2. Press the desired franchise category. 3.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 7‑64 for information on editing address book entries. GO: Press to make this POI a destination or a stopover. Map: Press to display the map showing the location of the POI. Call: Press to dial the phone number using your Bluetooth® phone (if “paired” with the vehicle) or the OnStar Hands-Free Calling system (if equipped).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-50 Black plate (50,1) Infotainment System 3-D Lane Guidance Dual Mode Destination Press DEST to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Some major metropolitan areas may include a 3-D lane guidance feature for highway exits and junctions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System Enter the City Name or press the Last 5 Cities screen button. The Last 5 Cities screen displays a list of the last five city names that had been entered. Select a city from the list and it appears in the City name area. To enter a destination by inputting the city name first: 1. Press DEST. 2. Select 2 (Address Entry). 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear. Select the state or province. 4. Select Street and start entering the street name or press the Last 5 Streets screen button. If the street name is common, the city might need to be entered first.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number. This number represents the number of available streets. Press this button to view the list and select a street. 5. Once a street has been selected, select Cross Street and start entering the cross street name. If five or fewer names are available, a list displays.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-54 Infotainment System 5. Press GO, located next to the POI. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 6. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 7. Press Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started. See “Getting Started on Your Route” in this section for more information. To use the point of interest destination entry method by selecting a category: 1. Press DEST. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Infotainment System 7-55 3. Press GO, located next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 4. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 5. Press Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started. g Address Book: Press to access the Address Book screen. From this screen an address that already exists can be selected as the destination.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-56 Black plate (56,1) Infotainment System 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling. 4. Press once on the area that you would like to set as your destination. The map screen displays the address information. 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Infotainment System 5. Press Longitude and select either E (East) or W (West) next to enter the direction of the longitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the longitude coordinate. 6. Once both coordinates are entered, press GO. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. Map Coordinates: Press to access the Coordinates Entry screen. To use the coordinates destination entry method: 1. Press DEST. 2. Press From Map.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-58 Black plate (58,1) Infotainment System 2. Press GO next to the desired gas station for location information. the name that was selected for the destination when it was stored. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 3. Press Cancel if the list of Near Gas Station is not needed. 3. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Infotainment System downloaded, the navigation system will search for the address in the mapping disc's database. When the address is found, it will be shown on your navigation system's screen along with the buttons described below. . . Press Call, the navigation system initiates a call to your destination with your Bluetooth phone (if available) or OnStar Hands-Free Calling (if minutes are available). .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-60 Infotainment System Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download: . If the navigation system is turned off when the destination download is attempted, the navigation system will automatically turn on and display the OnStar Destination Download Screen. The radio will remain on after the download occurs. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Infotainment System 7-61 Press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. t (Reverse Skip): Press to go back to the start point or previous stopover. the whole route if necessary. The detour option is only available while driving on a current planned route. r / q (Scroll Arrows): q / r (Reverse Scroll): Press to scroll to the start point or previous stopover.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-62 Black plate (62,1) Infotainment System the current route between the start point and final destination. Once a stopover has been added, the points can be edited or deleted. 7. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. To add a stopover: 8. Press Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started. Cancel Guidance 2. Press the Add Stopover screen button.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Infotainment System . Press the Add to Address Book screen button when available on POI information screens, Destination Entry screens, or POI screens. The system automatically saves this information in the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 7‑64 for information on editing address book entries. Adding or Changing Preset Destinations This feature allows additions or changes one of five preset destinations.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-64 Black plate (64,1) Infotainment System Configure Menu Sound Nav (Navigation) Press CONFIG to enter the configure menu options, then press CONFIG again, repeatedly until Sound is selected or press the Sound screen button to make speaker and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) adjustments. See “Sound Menu” under, AM-FM Radio on page 7‑9 for more information. Radio Press CONFIG to adjust several of the system's features and preferences.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Infotainment System Volume: Press + or − to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts. The system will respond with the adjusted voice level. Allow Time and Seasonal Restricted Roads: This feature allows the system to use time restricted and seasonal roads when calculating a planned route. Voice Guidance: Press On or Off to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling on a planned route.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-66 Black plate (66,1) Infotainment System 5. Press the Phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard to input or change the phone number. 6. Press OK to save your changes, then press Back to return to the Address Book information screen. 5. The system will ask for you to state the name. You will have four seconds to state the name. The system will respond back with the name and prompt you to repeat the name for confirmation.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Infotainment System 1. Press the Map Database Information/Remove Map Data screen button to display the Map Coverage Area screen. 2. Press the Remove Map Data screen button to remove the map data. A screen showing, “The Map can now be safely removed” displays. 3. Press the confirmation screen button to safely remove the map data. If the map data is not removed, the map database will not be available for that ignition cycle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-68 Black plate (68,1) Infotainment System Three types of traffic information for major roadways are displayed on the navigation system: XM NavTraffic currently broadcasts the traffic information for many markets nationally, and the service may be available in more cities in the future. Visit www.xmnavtraffic.com for more details on local coverage.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Infotainment System The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are: Traffic Condition Status Icon . No XM NavTraffic™ subscription. . No Traffic is found in the local area. . The Traffic Feature is turned off. Traffic events are in the area, but none are on route. Traffic events are on route.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-70 Black plate (70,1) Infotainment System An arrow may appear before the distance. The arrow indicates the distance is a straight line distance and it shows the direction of the event from the current vehicle's position. If no arrow appears, the distance indicates how far the event is ahead on current Interstate highway or route. While the vehicle is moving, the traffic list up or down, scroll arrows are limited to a maximum of four pages.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Infotainment System . . . Yellow indicates slightly impaired traffic flow with average speed between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 72 km/h (45 mph). Green indicates normal traffic flow with average speed above 72 km/h (45 mph). Orange indicates construction. Traffic flow data arrows display on the map when scaled up to eight miles.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-72 Black plate (72,1) Infotainment System Scrolling to Traffic Events on the Map After pressing the INFO (information) screen button, the type of traffic condition, the street name, and a description of the traffic condition displays. See “Scrolling the Map” under Maps on page 7‑44 for more information. To display traffic events in another state or a great distance away, scroll to the desired area, and then stop scrolling. Wait for the traffic to update.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Infotainment System Detailed Traffic Event Screens Back, Map, More, and Avoid These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed Traffic Event screens. Back: Press to return to the previous screen. Map: If available, press to display the related traffic event on the map. 7-73 Avoid: This button is used to avoid the location of an event on the route. If pressed, a new route is calculated and the related traffic event is avoided.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-74 Black plate (74,1) Infotainment System The RPT (Repeat) button is for navigation traffic maneuvers only. It is not used to repeat traffic prompts. During a traffic voice prompt, if RPT is pressed, the current prompt playback cancels. Traffic prompts are disabled during OnStar (if equipped) or Voice Recognition activity. XM Weather (If Equipped) Press the Weather screen button to display the Current or Extended Forecast Weather.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Infotainment System Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode 7-75 Night: Press to make the map background darker. Day: Press to make the map background brighter. Rear Vision Camera (If Equipped) Press CONFIG to enter the configure menu options, then press CONFIG repeatedly until Display is selected or press the Display screen button. Display OFF Press this screen button to turn the display off. Press any control button to view the display.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-76 Black plate (76,1) Infotainment System For more information about the Rear Vision Camera, see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑47 in the vehicle owner manual. Rear Display(s) Setting the Clock The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently. Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock. See Clock on page 5‑7 to change the analog clock time.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Infotainment System This system may not be available or interferences may occur if any of the following are true: . . Signals are obstructed by tall buildings, trees, large trucks, or a tunnel. Objects are located on the front dash of the vehicle. . Satellites are being repaired or improved. . After-market glass tinting has been applied to the vehicle's windshield. Notice: Do not apply after-market glass tinting to the vehicle's windows.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-78 . Black plate (78,1) Infotainment System Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started repeatedly. . It may take a long time to operate automatic rerouting during high-speed driving. If the System Needs Service . Automatic rerouting may display a route returning to the set stopover if you are heading for a destination without passing through a set stopover.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Infotainment System Voice Recognition The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar (if equipped) features. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑27 for more information. To use voice recognition: 1.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-80 Black plate (80,1) Infotainment System Voice Recognition Commands The following list shows all of the voice commands available for the navigation system with a brief description of each. The commands are listed with the optional words in brackets. To use the voice commands, refer to the instructions listed previously. Voice Tag Commands The following are voice tag commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (81,1) Infotainment System Radio [select] (channel) XM (if equipped), radio [select] (channel) satellite (if equipped): Instructs the system to go to a specific channel on the XM band (if equipped). Radio help: Instructs the system to assist with radio commands. CD Commands The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-82 Infotainment System . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. . Black plate (82,1) See “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers” in this section for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (83,1) Infotainment System b / g (Mute/Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start speech recognition. c / x (End): Press to end a call, reject a call, or cancel an operation. . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command can be skipped. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-84 Black plate (84,1) Infotainment System 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones. 4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete. Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers Listing All Paired and Connected Phones Connecting to a Different Phone The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems, if equipped. The system can list all cell phones paired to it.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (85,1) Infotainment System Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number. Using the “Digit Store” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-86 Black plate (86,1) Infotainment System Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the “Digit Dial” Command The digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (87,1) Infotainment System . Three‐Way Calling Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press b / g. 2. Say “Three‐way call.” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press b / g to link all callers together. Ending a Call Press c / x to end a call.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 7-88 Black plate (88,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls O (Off): Press the driver side temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If a temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum cooling setting.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. Rear Window Defogger This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. 1 (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. There are also air outlets on the rear of the center console for rear seat passenger use. Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheels next to or underneath the outlet to close the louvers. Operation Tips .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Loss of Control . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-51 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-52 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-53 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑10. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three‐fourths of a second.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of Control If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs. . Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. { WARNING When driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. You and your passengers should always wear safety belts. Off-Road Driving All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving { WARNING . . . Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. The heaviest things should be on the floor, forward of the rear axle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating When driving on hills: . Use a low gear and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. . Maintain a slow speed. . When possible, drive straight up or down the hill. . Slow down when approaching the top of the hill. . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible. { WARNING Driving to the top of a hill at high speed can cause an accident.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating . The vehicle can roll backward quickly and you could lose control. . If driving downhill when the vehicle stalls, shift to a lower gear, release the parking brake, and drive straight down the hill. drive across. Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. . 3.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice { WARNING Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous. Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice; you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving Driving on Wet Roads Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard. Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . . Stay in your own lane.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑9. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle's traction system in the Index.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Recovery Hooks { WARNING Never pull on recovery hooks from the side. The hooks could break and you and others could be injured. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle straight out. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 9-19 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) A.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load the vehicle the right way. If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry. It does not include the weight of the people inside. But you can figure about 68 kg (150 lbs) for each seat. The total cargo load must not be more than the vehicle's CWR. Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the Continuous Damping Control (CDC).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . . . Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Ignition Positions will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑27. This position locks the ignition. It may also lock the steering wheel and automatic transmission. The key can be removed in LOCK/OFF. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating The steering may bind with the wheels turned off center. If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the way in, and turn it only with your hand.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above −18°C (0°F).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur, you might need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission. Then you should be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Active Fuel Management® Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See “Torque Lock” under Shifting Into Park on page 9‑28 for more information. { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating In some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating normally. The vehicle's transmission uses adaptive shift controls that compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5‑19 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9‑12 for more information. Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing Equipment on page 9‑64 for more information. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul Mode.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels at all times. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer-controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating and the appropriate DIC message displays. This will also disable the TSC feature. The TCS/StabiliTrak button is located on the instrument panel. The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/ StabiliTrak button if both systems (traction control and StabiliTrak) were previously on.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating The TCS is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started. It will activate and the StabiliTrak light will flash if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. If traction control is turned off, only the brake-traction control portion of traction control will work. The engine speed management will be disabled.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Continuous Damping Control (CDC) This vehicle may have a continuous damping control system called Autoride® or MagneRide™. With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-44 Driving and Operating SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control How well the cruise control works on hills depends on the vehicle speed, the load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, pressing the accelerator pedal may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating How the System Works When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. The following messages may be displayed on the DIC: URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). Press this button, located next to the radio, to disable URPA. An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating . . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of the tailgate during the current or last drive cycle. URPA will return to normal operation after it is determined the object is removed. This could take a few drive cycles. A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
9-48 Driving and Operating 4. Select the Video screen button. When the Video screen button is highlighted the RVC system is on. The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be canceled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. . Shifting in to P (Park). . Reach a vehicle speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Guidelines 9-49 RVC Location The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidelines on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled. 2. Shift into P (Park). 3. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the configure menu options, then press the CONFIG hard key to select Display or touch the Display screen button. 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “Turning the RVC System On or Off” earlier in this section. . It is dark. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑53. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑51. Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating California Fuel Requirements Fuels in Foreign Countries If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798 or CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling the tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM or CGSB specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. As the outside temperature approaches freezing, ethanol fuel distributors should supply winter grade ethanol, the same as with unleaded gasoline.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle. If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability, the fuel cap will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be used. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑53. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑31 for more information. { WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. See the following trailer towing information in this section: . For information on driving while towing a trailer, see “Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.” .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-58 Black plate (58,1) Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer { WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. To maximize safety when towing a trailer: .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-60 Black plate (60,1) Driving and Operating Parking on Hills { WARNING Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer during break‐in. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 9‑23 for more information. { WARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and passengers could be seriously injured.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-62 Black plate (62,1) Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle AWD 6.2L Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR 3.42 3 447 kg (7,600 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating Hitch Type Vehicle Series Maximum Tongue Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-64 Black plate (64,1) Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Hitches The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Many trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a tow eye latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the two vehicle and trailer axles.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Trailer Wiring Harness A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package Do not tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-66 Driving and Operating Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires near the data link connector for the trailer brake controller. The harness contains the following wires: .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 9-68 Black plate (68,1) Driving and Operating 2 NOTES
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-2 10-2 10-2 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Hood 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood. To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES 10-5
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑14. F. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑16. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑11. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑76. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑8. D. Battery on page 10‑27. H.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil. approved certification mark. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine oil fill cap.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change. Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil change. It will not reset itself. To reset the system: 1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care Before checking the fluid level, prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Start the engine and park the vehicle on a level surface. Keep the engine running. 2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, move the shift lever back to P (Park). 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 10-13 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). 5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring the level into the COLD band. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L (1 pint). Do not overfill. 6.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not within the HOT band, and the transmission temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F), add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the HOT band. If the fluid level is low, add only enough fluid to bring the level into the HOT band. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 L (1 pint).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter { WARNING 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6. 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 10-15 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ filter sealing surfaces and the housing. 5.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) 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 coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, the vehicle may have a leak in the cooling system.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 10-19 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment WARNING (Continued) See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑22 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. { WARNING Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there is a leak suspected in the system or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care Adding Washer Fluid The vehicle has a low washer fluid message on the DIC that comes on when the washer fluid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays, washer fluid will need to be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Brake Adjustment Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. { WARNING Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care Notice . . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Front Axle A. Fill Plug When to Check and Change Lubricant B. Drain Plug It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant A. Drain Plug B.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production. They are not filled to reach a certain level. When checking the fluid level on any axle, variations in the readings can be caused by factory fill differences between the minimum and the maximum fluid volume.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. . . To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps have been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aim of the headlamps may be affected and adjustment may be necessary. If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, this may mean the vertical aim of the headlamps needs to be adjusted.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. 10-33 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam. 4.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑35. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal. 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2‑15 for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket. 2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Electrical System 7. Reinstall the socket into the taillamp assembly by turning the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks. 3. Install the new bulb into the socket. Electrical System Overload 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly making sure to line up the pins with the vehicle and tighten the screws.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart.
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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 35 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps Key Ignition System, Theft‐ Deterrent System 36 Windshield Wiper 28 Fog Lamps 37 29 Horn SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals 30 Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (If Equipped) 32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 33 Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) 34 Sunroof Fuses
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage 54 Automatic Level Control Compressor Relay 55 Climate Controls (Ignition) 56 Engine Control Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) J-Case Fuses Black plate (40,1) Usage 57 Cooling Fan 1 58 Automatic Level Control Compressor 59 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care 10-41 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 Fuses Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care Usage Fuses Usage 6 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 15 Body Control Module (BCM) 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 16 Accessory Power Outlets 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) 11 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) 12 Stoplamps, Center High‐Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Power Mirror 17 Interior Lamps
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care The low‐profile, wide tread design is not recommended for off‐road driving. See Off-Road Driving on page 9‑6, for additional information. Notice: Low‐profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into a curb.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. Traction: The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care . Unusual wear. vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry. . Poor handling. When to Check . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. Check the tires once a month or more.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation { WARNING Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed operation.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under‐inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16. A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 . . . Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process. See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this section. One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 4. Start with the driver side front tire. 5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position. 6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑56 and Wheel Replacement on page 10‑61. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑49 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑52. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age. Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced. Vehicle Storage Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing all the tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to maintain the performance of the vehicle. Braking and handling performance may be adversely affected if all the tires are not replaced at the same time. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑55 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑55 for information on proper tire rotation. { WARNING Tires could explode during improper service.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑16 for the label location and more information about the Tire and Loading Information label.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels { WARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Chains { WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible. { WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing 3. Turn the wing nut (C) counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the jack (E). Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated in previously in this section. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger side top-box storage unit.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care To access the spare tire: 10-65 H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (J). 2. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and pull it straight out. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). A.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10‑73 for more information. 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to pull the hoist cable closer to assist in reaching the spare tire.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62 for more information. 2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out. 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 10-69 { WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire. 5. Remove all the wheel nuts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools { WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. Tire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The cable cannot be overtighten. 9. Close the hoist shaft access cover. To store the tools: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top‐box storage unit. 2.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” under Tire Changing on page 10‑64.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely. 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper. 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { WARNING Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare. 13.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑27. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Be sure the battery has enough water.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. Towing the Vehicle 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. Jumper Cable Removal A.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for all bright metal parts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: 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.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chemical Paint Spotting Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-86 Vehicle Care Interior Glass To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after cleaning the interior glass with plain water. Notice: To prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution. Notice: Soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care Additional Maintenance and Care .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Your vehicle comes with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance covers routine maintenance services, when scheduled in accordance with the owner manual, including: .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-4 Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance . . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See Exterior Care on page 10‑82. Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3‑17. . Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Lubricate body components.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-6 Service and Maintenance Black plate (6,1)
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. b) Or every four years, whichever comes first. c) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-8 Service and Maintenance Black plate (8,1)
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe Special Application Services Additional Maintenance and Care a) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/3,000 mi. .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-10 Service and Maintenance Battery The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . To avoid break‐down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power. . Trained dealer technicians have the diagnostic equipment to test the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion‐free. Belts . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance . As part of the multi‐point inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed. Tires Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure. . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-12 Black plate (12,1) 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. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Transfer Case Fluid/Lubricant ® DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879, in Canada 10953511). Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-14 Black plate (14,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Part 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 25877402 — Wiper Blades Front – 55.0 cm (21.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-16 Date Black plate (16,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed 11-17
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 11-18 Date Black plate (18,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the Air Conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine 6.2L V8 Engine Drive Belt Routing VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap F Automatic 1.01 mm (0.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data 2 NOTES
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1‐800‐458‐8006. In Canada, call the Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre at 1-888-446-2000. We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/arbitration program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: STEP ONE Explain your case to your dealer service agent, service manager, dealer sales agent, or sales manager, depending on your case.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information From Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) From U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . Cadillac dealer locator for service nationwide. . Exclusive privileges and offers. . Recall notices for your specific vehicle. . OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 Customer Information Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ . . . Black plate (8,1) Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. Services Specific to Canadian‐Purchased Vehicles . Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information This program expires two years from the date of the invoice for the vehicle, regardless of vehicle mileage and changes in vehicle ownership. . Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information . *Trip Interruption: This service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest Cadillac dealership to repair the vehicle the same day, requiring the vehicle to stay at the dealership for a night or more.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance . Roadside Assistance does not cover or reimburse services for the following: . Events caused by fraud or bad faith by the driver. . Vehicle immobilization situations due to a major force or unforeseen circumstances, such as natural phenomena of an extraordinary nature, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other cyclonic storms. . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Service (U.S.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P.O.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-20 Black plate (20,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Statement RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/ unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 13-22 Black plate (22,1) Customer Information 2 NOTES
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 14-2 14-2 14-4 14-5 OnStar Additional Information OnStar Additional Information . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 14-2 Black plate (2,1) OnStar Push ] to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Navigation Emergency OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) OnStar Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination?” 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, route canceled.” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands. Route Preview 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route Preview.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 14-4 Black plate (4,1) OnStar Connections End a Call OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar mobile app. See www.onstar.com for coverage maps. Push X. System responds: “Call ended.” Hands-Free Calling 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.” 2. Say “Dial.” System responds: “Please say the name or number to call.” 3.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) OnStar Diagnostics OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If a diagnostics check is needed between e-mails, push Q, and an Advisor can run a check.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 14-6 Black plate (6,1) OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar’s service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. You will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor. To change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar and provide the Advisor with the current number. Warranty OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the new-vehicle limited warranty.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 14-8 Black plate (8,1) OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity, this message may come on. Push Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area.
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27 Active Fuel Management® . . . . . 9-30 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Additional Information, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-31 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81 Brake Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-14 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving (cont'd) Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-16 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-31 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 E E85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-52 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . .9-53 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-51 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont'd) Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-5 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .5-12 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Locking Rear Axle . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX N Navigation Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-50 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-45 Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-42 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-20 Navigation, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 O Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Odometer . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 13-21 Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78 Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-13 Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-21 Statement . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18 Extender . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-13 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
