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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13
2014 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV
Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-44
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-30
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-20
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) 2014 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (2,1) 2014 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 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 ESV are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Introduction .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8-8. J. B. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. C. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-7. E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-28. Driver Shift Control (DSC). See Manual Mode on page 9-31. F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-32.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Press L and release to locate the vehicle. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press K on the power door lock switch or press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2. Press the touch pad on the underside of the liftgate handle (B) and lift up. A. License Plate Applique B.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows on page 2-17 and Power Windows on page 2-18. Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-3. Memory Features Second Row Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats. On vehicles with bucket seats, the seatbacks also recline.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Heated and Ventilated Seats display show the selected setting: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3-6. Heated Rear Seats Press to cool the entire seat. Press the desired button once for the highest setting.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Safety Belts 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. Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3-15.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Canada and Mexico Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Mirror Adjustment Heated Mirrors 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger is on. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left. 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Interior Mirror Adjustment Steering Wheel Adjustment Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to change their positions. Hold the mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Interior Lighting 1-13 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 6-8.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on. . Fog Lamps on page 6-7. Windshield Wiper/Washer For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-1 and Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8-6 (If Equipped).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. Vehicle Features Steering Wheel Controls c / x : Press to go to the previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on an iPod® or USB device. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 9-40. Navigation System I: Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief 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. Vehicle Customization . Language T: . Door Lock and Unlock Settings . RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback . Lighting . Chime Volume .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) In Brief 1-19 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible beeps to provide distance and system information. power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25. Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) In Brief For more information, see StabiliTrak® System on page 9-35. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control. Roadside Service OnStar® U.S.: 1-800-224-1400 . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. Canada: 1-800-882-1112 . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key can be used for the ignition and door locks.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35 for additional information. Pressing Q arms the content theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-12.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows when the ignition is moved to ON/RUN or L is pressed again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”. These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-6 . . Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition on and then back off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between driving sequences. The engine will run for 10 minutes after each remote start.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-35. Doors Liftgate Lockout Protection { Warning If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows (RKE) transmitter twice. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2. Warning (Continued) . . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows { Warning You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold 8 on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 8 on the RKE transmitter or l on the liftgate is pressed while Manual Operation of Power Liftgate If To change the liftgate to manual operation, press OFF on the liftgate switch. power operation is disabled, the lamps will flash three times, but the liftgate will not move.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened. Once the door is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle after a brief delay. The vehicle must not be moving for the assist steps to extend or retract.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the security light will flash.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not work. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows procedure is for programming additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors See Power Mirrors on page 2-16. To fold the mirrors: Turn Signal Indicator 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. The vehicle has a turn signal indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows glare of the headlamps from behind. This feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the driver and/or passenger mirror tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down/Up Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { Warning If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25. Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment { Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust a power seat: . . . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks { Warning 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. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Seats 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 2-16, Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5-2, and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9-21.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver seat, power steering column, or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints The buttons are on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of the center console. Press M or L to heat the left outboard or right outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the RSA display appears when this feature is on. Press the button once for the highest setting.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat 3-9 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature Warning (Continued) the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. { Warning To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped: 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position Warning (Continued) stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted. { Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints The seat cannot be unlatched from the floor unless the seatback is folded. Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints 3. Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling the handle at the rear of the seat “3 Removal Only” toward the rear of the vehicle. 4. Roll the seat out of the vehicle. There is a track in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle. Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat: 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints . 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. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-16.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3-21 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-22 Black plate (22,1) 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. 4.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { Warning You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. sensor(s) provide information that is used to adjust the deployment of the frontal airbags. This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System on page 3-24.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or the repair costs. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints { Warning When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, is visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints { Warning Warning (Continued) A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints some adult-sized occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any airbag module, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-38 . Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. { Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints { Warning { Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child restraint, the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { Warning Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. The vehicle may have a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child is in it.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 3-47 To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Second Row — Bucket H (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { Warning Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash 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. { Warning . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-52 Black plate (52,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (53,1) Seats and Restraints 3-53 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Cinching Latch Plate 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-54 Black plate (54,1) Seats and Restraints make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 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 3-45 for more information. 4.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (55,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Front Outboard Seat Position) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-43.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 3-56 Black plate (56,1) Seats and Restraints secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for top tether anchor locations.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (57,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-2 4-2 Roof Rack System Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Insulated containers will not work properly. Use only non-insulated containers. Notice: When the cuphholder is turned on, the inside receptacles are hot or cold. Temperature variations in the cupholders may cause condensation. To avoid damage, do not store electronic devices or other items here.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Storage Roof Rack System { Warning If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision and damage the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 4-4 . Black plate (4,1) Storage Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. To move the crossrails, pull out on the latch release handle at each end. Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Compass . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel 5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel. 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-4 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-28. Rear Window Wiper/ Washer Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. The rear wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 5-5 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. Zones 1 through 15 are available.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls 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. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls . In the rear cargo area on the passenger side. Remove the cover to use and replace when not in use. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-8 Instruments and Controls less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected. The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 vehicle's odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). The Trip odometer can be set. See “Trip Odometer” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge See Engine Overheating on page 10-17. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. United States If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-27 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: . Reduce vehicle speed. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10-86. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light { 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-20 Black plate (20,1) 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 Tire Messages on page 5-33.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed. The light will stay on if the alarm is arming and all entry points are closed. For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-12.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls 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 DIC displays information about your vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected. T (Vehicle Information): Press to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls displays FRONT TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air to a specific tire will appear in the display.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (27,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls 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).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5-12. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You can continue to drive your vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 10-6. Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY On some models, this message will be displayed when the right headlamp is out and needs to be serviced. See LED Lighting on page 10-30 for more information. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (0.75 mi).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls areas with no guardrails, trees, or road signs and light traffic. Your vehicle does not need service. For cleaning instructions, see “Washing Your Vehicle” in Exterior Care on page 10-89. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9-44 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF may also display when the stability control has been automatically disabled. There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls See Tire Inspection on page 10-52, Tire Rotation on page 10-52, Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-48, and Tire Pressure on page 10-46 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls This message displays along with four chimes if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no feedback when you press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls power door lock switch twice. See Delayed Locking on page 2-7 for more information. is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2 for more information. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls DRIVER MIRROR: The driver outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). BOTH MIRRORS: The driver and passenger outside mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the menu up/down button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: No automatic seat exit will recall. SEAT ONLY: The driver seat will recall.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls ON (default): The remote start feature will be enabled. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. Universal Remote System . The end of the feature settings menu is reached and exited. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15. . A 40-second time period has elapsed with no selection made.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-46 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1 through 5, choosing a different function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls 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. If there is a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: . When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” . When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” . If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Taillamps .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Lighting Driving with IntelliBeam IntelliBeam will only activate your high-beams when driving over 32 km/h (20 mph). . The high-beam headlamps will remain on, under the automatic control of IntelliBeam, until any of the following situations occur: . The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps. . The system detects a preceding vehicle's taillamps. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting You may need to manually disable or cancel the high-beam headlamps by turning the low-beam headlamps on, if any of the above conditions exist. Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 5 3 (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the lever toward you. Then release it. Flash-to-Pass Use your high-beam headlamps to signal to a driver in front that you want to pass.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps control to P and then release it. The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel that controls the automatic headlamp system. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps may come on when they are not needed.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument 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 to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 6-8 Black plate (8,1) Lighting 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. Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 6-10 Black plate (10,1) Lighting Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-2 Infotainment System Introduction . Infotainment Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates. . The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions. . Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System When the navigation system is turned on, a screen may appear with information that must be read and acknowledged before accessing some navigation features. After acknowledging the start up information, the NAV (Navigation) and DEST (Destination) functions are accessible. Information can now be entered or deleted, and other functions accessed.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 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 5-22 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System the time on the analog clock. See Clock on page 5-6 to change the analog clock time. 2. A caution may appear. Press OK to proceed. 3. Press DEST. To set the time for the navigation system: 4. Press 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 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. See “Address Entry” under Destination on page 7-69 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System categories. The station information appears on the display. See “Radio Menu” in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list. Removed categories do not appear on the category list screen or when the right and left arrow category screen buttons are used.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Add Artist: Press to save the song that is currently playing by the artist's name. Clear All: Press and Hold the Clear All screen button to clear the stored favorite songs. Del: Press the Del screen button to del the song that is associated to that button.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone TREBLE: Press + or − to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or has static, decrease the treble. MID (Midrange): Press + or − to increase or decrease the midrange. BASS: Press + or − to increase or decrease the bass.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System information displayed or to limit features while driving, number of preset pages, XM (if equipped) categories, and Bose AudioPilot®. Limit Features While Driving Press the Limit Features While Driving screen button to turn on and off the ability to limit functions while driving.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System 7-15 Radio Data System (RDS) Satellite Radio SiriusXM Radio Messages The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Channel Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. No Artist Info: No artist information is available. The system is working properly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM system (if equipped) may be affected if the sunroof is open.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Playing an Audio CD 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. The display will show the elapsed time of the track. [ (Forward): j / r (Pause/Play): Press to pause the CD.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the navigation system, the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, and the remote control. The DVD player can also be used for the rear seat passengers with the radio off. The rear seat passengers can power on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the disc.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System Enter: Press to select the highlighted option. 3. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. Return: Press to go back to the previous DVD menu. Back: Press to go back to the main DVD display screen. Move: Press to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left corner of the screen.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System you would like to watch or listen to. This button does not work when the DVD is stopped. Night: Press to make the navigation screen background brighten. Setup: Press to display the DVD Setup screen. This button is only available when the DVD is not playing.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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. Parental Level: Press to change the rating level to only allow the play of DVDs with a certain rating.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge. Notice: If a label is added to a CD or DVD, or more than one CD or DVD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs or DVDs, the player could be damaged.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio's display. The iPod music appears on the radio’s display and begins playing. The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System or press the top or bottom arrow to jump 10 percent up or down the list. 6. Press the Back button to go back to the previous screen. The iPod or USB storage device should not be pulled out from the USB dock. To safely remove it, press Eject. 7. Press the Exit button to go back to the main audio screen.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System . Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps. . The files can be recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700MB. . ID3 tag information is displayed by the radio if it is available. The radio supports ID3 tag information v1.0, v1.1, or v2.0.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-28 Black plate (28,1) Infotainment System radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. If an error appears on the display, see “CD/DVD Messages” in this section. Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System 2. Release to stop fast forwarding. The display shows the elapsed time of the track. q r (Folder/Artist/Album): 1. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder, artist, or album on the disc. 2. Press the middle screen button, with the folder, artist, or album name, to sort the MP3 by folder, artist, or album.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-30 Black plate (30,1) Infotainment System wired headphones. See the Rear Seat Infotainment user guide for more information. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 9-3 for more information on driver distraction. To switch the RSE system to use an auxiliary device: 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (31,1) Infotainment System turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-25 for more information. Video Display Screens Overview RSE Base System Some DVDs do not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or previews. If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-32 Black plate (32,1) Infotainment System disc indicator, and playback starts. If the disc is inserted incorrectly, the DVD player ejects the disc and No Disc displays. display information from both DVD players and both A/V inputs. F. C. Level Lock and Release Latch . A. Video Screen . Located behind the front seat headrest. D. POWER . B. CD/DVD Slot .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (33,1) Infotainment System K. PLAY . r Press this button located below the video display screen to start playback of a disc. On DVDs and video CDs with playback control (PBC), menu screens can display automatically. It might be necessary to press the play button again to begin play. There is a play position memory feature for DVD and video CD only.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-34 Black plate (34,1) Infotainment System To use the OSD menus while using the DVD player or an auxiliary device: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control to display the icons and pages on the display screen. 3. Press the right navigation arrow and then use the up/down navigation arrows to select English, French, or Spanish. 4.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (35,1) Infotainment System 7-35 2. Use the left/right and down navigation arrows on the remote control to select the Parental sub-menu under the Preference Page. 3. Press the SETUP button, and use the right and up/down navigation arrows to select any one of the available Rating settings from the display menu.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-36 Black plate (36,1) Infotainment System To create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the ENTER button to confirm. The default password is 136900. To change the Parental Control Password: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control 4. At the Old Password option, enter the old password or the default password (136900).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (37,1) Infotainment System RSE Overview Uplevel System The loading slot for the DVD player is located at the top of the head restraint. Insert the disc partially into the loading slot with the printed side facing the rear of the vehicle. The DVD player automatically draws the disc in, “Loading” displays on the screen along with a disc indicator, and playback starts.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-38 Infotainment System vehicle. The DVD player automatically draws the disc in, “Loading” displays on the screen along with a disc indicator, and playback starts. If the disc is inserted incorrectly, the DVD player ejects the disc and No Disc displays. C. Level Lock and Release Latch .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (39,1) Infotainment System necessary to press the play button again to begin play. There is a play position memory feature for DVD and video CD only. If the DVD player is turned off and then turned back on, the DVD player resumes playback where the disc stopped. The play position memory is erased if the disc is removed. L. STOP . c Press once to stop playing a DVD.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-40 Black plate (40,1) Infotainment System Not all DVDs support all of the feature defaults in the setup menus. If a feature is not supported, the defaults are provided by the DVD media. The angle mark allows different viewing angles on the DVD player. To set the angle mark: General Setup Menu 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (41,1) Infotainment System 3. Press the ENTER button, use the left or right navigation arrows to adjust the following: Sharpness: Adjust to soften or sharpen the picture. Use the right or left navigation arrows to choose from Low, Med, or High. Brightness: Adjust to brighten or darken the picture. Use the right or left navigation arrows to choose from −20 to +20.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-42 Black plate (42,1) Infotainment System . PG . PG 13 . PG R . R . NC 17 . ADULT 4. Press the left navigation arrow to confirm the selection. If a disc is inserted into the DVD compartment slot and it exceeds the Parental Setting, the following message appears on display: The Parental Setting of this player prohibits play.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (43,1) Infotainment System is specified by the A/V (audio/video) source selected on the driver side head restraint video display screen. To turn the RSE system audio output to the vehicle’s speakers, press Sound Around ON, on the system’s remote control.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-44 Black plate (44,1) Infotainment System the remote control. If the remote control does not seem to be working, the batteries might need to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” following this section. Remote Control Buttons The remote control provided with the Headrest DVD RSE system, is not a universal remote control and will not control other equipment.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (45,1) Infotainment System DVD-Video Screen 4: Press the DVD button located under 4 to transmit IR codes for DVD mode on Video Screen 4. TV-Video Screen 4: This button is not used with the system. SOUND AROUND ON/OFF: Press to turn the FM Transmitter power on or off. MUTE > (For DVD Only): Press to turn off the headphone sound. Press again to turn the sound on again.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-46 Black plate (46,1) Infotainment System TITLE: Press to enter the disc title mode. The title feature is disc-specific, and may not be available on all discs. SUBTITLE: Press to change the subtitle language to another available language or to turn subtitles off. ANGLE: Press to select a different viewing angle for discs that are recorded with different camera angles.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (47,1) Infotainment System PREV g (Previous): Press to play the previous chapter or track. To return to previous chapters or tracks one at a time, press and release multiple times until the desired chapter or track is reached. If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep it in a cool, dry place. 4.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-48 Black plate (48,1) Infotainment System be changed by navigating through the file system. The DVD player plays the songs in the order they were burned to the disc. 1. Press STOP if a disc is playing. Press the up or down navigation arrows on the remote control to go through the folder list on the left side of the screen.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (49,1) Infotainment System dampened with warm water. Dry the screens by wiping with a clean dry cotton cloth. Cleaning the Components Use care when touching or cleaning the components such as the DVD player or the discs. Do not use DVD lens cleaners for DVD players because the lens of the DVD optics can become contaminated by lubricants. Handle CDs and DVDs carefully.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-50 Black plate (50,1) Infotainment System DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon displays. Headphones The radio can be turned back on with a single press of the power button, but the RSE system will remain under Parental Control. To turn Parental Control off, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (51,1) Infotainment System power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off, or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes. If you 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-52 Black plate (52,1) Infotainment System camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system. Adapter 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. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (53,1) Infotainment System When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jack if the vehicle has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-54 Black plate (54,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (55,1) Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button then pressing the fast forward button. The DVD 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 7-56 Black plate (56,1) Infotainment System Aux Button Press Second Row Screen Third Row Screen Fourth Press Return to Default State Return to Default State 2 (Camera): Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature while a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (57,1) Infotainment System 7-57 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the picture looks stretched out.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-58 Black plate (58,1) Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (59,1) Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-60 Black plate (60,1) Infotainment System © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press either the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channels and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (61,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-62 Black plate (62,1) Infotainment System 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. RPT (Repeat): Press to repeat the last voice guidance prompt.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (63,1) Infotainment System information such as street names, street address, turn restrictions, etc. A detailed area includes all major highways, service roads, and residential roads. The detailed areas include points of interest (POI) such as: restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police stations, gas stations, tourist attractions, historical monuments, etc.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-64 Black plate (64,1) Infotainment System If scrolling while the vehicle is in motion, there is one scroll speed and a limited distance to scroll. Keep pressing on the map screen to scroll for a longer distance. Navigation Symbols The following symbols are the most common symbols that appear on a map screen.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (65,1) Infotainment System 7-65 The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode. The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to the final destination, depending on the option selected. The straight line to distance symbol indicates the straight-line distance to the destination.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-66 Black plate (66,1) Infotainment System The shaded triangle indicates the North direction. While in Heading Up mode the direction at the top of the screen and the way the vehicle icon is heading indicates the direction the vehicle is traveling. Press this screen symbol to switch between Heading Up, North Up, and 3-D view modes.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (67,1) Infotainment System Address Book: Press to add this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 7-82 for information on editing address book entries. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-68 Black plate (68,1) Infotainment System 3-D Lane Guidance Clear All: Press this screen button to clear all selected POI categories. Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver. The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (69,1) Infotainment System Dual Mode 7-69 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-70 Black plate (70,1) Infotainment System 4. Once a state or province has been selected the City name category is automatically selected for entry. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (71,1) Infotainment System 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. The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been entered. Select a street from the list and it appears in the Street name area.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-72 Black plate (72,1) Infotainment System 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. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (73,1) Infotainment System 7-73 6. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 6. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route. 6. Select the route preference for Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The system calculates and highlights the route.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-74 Black plate (74,1) Infotainment System 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (75,1) Infotainment System 3. Use 0 / 1 and press on the map to find the area that you would like to select as your destination. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-76 Black plate (76,1) Infotainment System Map Coordinates The coordinates destination entry method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates. 4. Press Latitude and select either N (North) or S (South) to enter the direction of the latitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the latitude coordinate. 5.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (77,1) Infotainment System 2. Press GO next to the desired gas station for location information. To use the preset destination entry method: 1. Press DEST. 3. Press Cancel if the list of Near Gas Station is not needed. 2. Select the desired preset destination screen button.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-78 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. . OnStar Destination Download Screen Press GO, the navigation system calculates route(s). Select a route (i.e.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (79,1) 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. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-80 Black plate (80,1) Infotainment System 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (81,1) Infotainment System 7-81 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-82 . Black plate (82,1) 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 7-82 for information on editing address book entries.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (83,1) Infotainment System Press CONFIG to adjust several of the system's features and preferences. The last selected CONFIG screen is the screen that displays: Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display, or Time. and Bose AudioPilot. See “Radio Menu” under, AM-FM Radio on page 7-9 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-84 Black plate (84,1) Infotainment System 5. Press the Phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard to input or change the phone number. Allow Ferrys: This feature allows the system to use ferries when calculating a planned route.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (85,1) Infotainment System 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. To delete an address book entry: 1. Press CONFIG. 4. A list of all the address book entries will display. Press and hold Clear All. 5.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-86 Black plate (86,1) Infotainment System When the off-road mode is turned on, the navigation system will show the path being traveled by the vehicle when not on a marked road. This path will be a simulation since the map database coverage will not have these roads on the DVD.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (87,1) Infotainment System A service fee is required in order to receive the XM NavTraffic service. Turning XM NavTraffic On and Off To turn traffic on or off: Traffic Icon The Traffic Icon appears on the Traffic Tab, next to the word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area. 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-88 Black plate (88,1) Infotainment System the interstate first. Then all other traffic events follow. Not all traffic conditions may be listed. To view the traffic condition location and information on the map: 1. Press NAV, then press NAV repeatedly until Traffic is selected, or press the Traffic screen button.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (89,1) Infotainment System Traffic: Press to enable or disable the traffic function. Show Traffic ICONS: Press to display traffic icons on the map screen. This function allows which traffic information displays. . Red indicates significantly impaired traffic flow with average speed of fewer than 40 km/h (25 mph). .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-90 Black plate (90,1) Infotainment System Scrolling to Traffic Events on the Map condition displays. See “Scrolling the Map” under Maps on page 7-62 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (91,1) Infotainment System t (Accident): Roadway obstructed due to accident. Detailed Traffic Event Screens 7-91 Back, Map, More, and Avoid s (Road Works): These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed Traffic Event screens. Category 4, Advisories: Back: Press to return to the previous screen. Delayed traffic due to construction.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-92 Black plate (92,1) Infotainment System 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. After the new route has been calculated, the navigation system goes to the full map screen and shows the new route.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (93,1) Infotainment System Alert Notification: Press the Alert Notification button located at the bottom rightside of the Current Weather screen turns on or off Weather alert pop-ups. The Weather Alert Pop-up, when turned on, will appear briefly in any audio source, providing alert notification during extreme weather warnings close to the vehicle’s current position.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-94 Black plate (94,1) Infotainment System Night: Press to make the map background darker. Day: Press to make the map background brighter. For more information about the Rear Vision Camera, see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-45 in the vehicle owner manual. navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock. See Clock on page 5-6 to change the analog clock time.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (95,1) Infotainment System At times, other interferences such as the satellite condition, road configuration, the condition of the vehicle and/or other circumstances can interfere with the navigation system's ability to determine the accurate position of the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-96 Infotainment System . Roof carrier is installed on the vehicle. . Vehicle is being driven with tire chains. Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions: . Tires are replaced. . Tire pressure for the tires is incorrect. . You have not turned onto the road indicated. . Tires are worn. . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (97,1) Infotainment System Map Data Updates The navigation map database is stored on a compact flash card. It is usable only in this type of navigation system, and will not function in other electronic devices. The map in the vehicle was installed by the factory and is the most up-to-date information available as the vehicle was produced.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-98 Black plate (98,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (99,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-100 Black plate (100,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (101,1) 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. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-102 Infotainment System b / g (Push to Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start speech recognition. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (103,1) Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “List.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-104 Black plate (104,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (105,1) 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. Calling 911 Emergency 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say “911.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 7-106 . . . Black plate (106,1) Infotainment System Press b / g again to return to the original call. To ignore the incoming call, no action is required. Press c / x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. 1. Press During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (107,1) Infotainment System 7-107 Other Information 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command can be skipped. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .” 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls Climate Control with Heated and Cooled Seats Shown A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls F. B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) H. Fan Control C. Defrost I. REAR (Rear Climate Control) D. Recirculation J. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Rear Window Defogger Air Conditioning G.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “Recirculation” later in this section. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the cabin temperature. The display will show the temperature setting increasing or decreasing.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is selected again, the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear. # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass. These actions may damage the rear defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button. To turn the system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button, except the C button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 8-8 Climate Controls Air Vents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation Tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. { 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. Refer to the Infotainment section for more information on using that system, including pairing and using a cell phone.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. . Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of Control Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-6 Driving and Operating { 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. Before Driving Off-Road . Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating . Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. cannot be seen, get out of the vehicle and walk the hill before driving further. . Do not park over things that burn. See Parking Over Things that Burn.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating brakes to slow the vehicle and help keep the vehicle under control. 2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the engine. . { Warning Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and you or others could be injured or killed.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating . . Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more severe. If a rock is driven across with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression, the vehicle can tilt even more. Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice If an incline must be driven across, and the vehicle starts to slide, turn downhill.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating axles or exhaust pipe. Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. If the standing water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep the interior temperature cool. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-12 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . . . Black plate (12,1) Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating { Warning Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating { Warning If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-16 Black plate (16,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating 9-17 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 A.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-18 Black plate (18,1) Driving and Operating vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating to LOCK. You may hear the air compressor operating when the height is being adjusted. Starting and Operating If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to inflate, thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the height.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to change their positions. The feature will not operate when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or while using the cruise control. Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating 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. If the vehicle must be shut off In an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating D (START): This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch returns to ON/RUN for driving. A warning tone will sound when the driver door is opened, the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF and the key is in the ignition.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below −18°C or 0° F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to a maximum of 15 seconds.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating The length of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). in the transmission. Then you should be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating Parking over Things That Burn { Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Active Fuel Management® Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-28 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Black plate (28,1) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the windows completely down. . Have the vehicle repaired immediately.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (29,1) 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 9-25 for more information. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-30 . Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power. D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating to slow the vehicle. The first time the system engages for each ignition key cycle, a DIC message will be displayed. See Transmission Messages on page 5-34. To disable or enable Normal Mode Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for three seconds. A DIC message displays.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5-18 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9-11 for more information. Also see “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing Equipment on page 9-60 for more information. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul Mode.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 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. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating the vehicle is started. See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on page 9-65 for more information. When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt while it is working.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating the appropriate DIC message displays. This will also disable the TSC feature. Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button if they are not automatically shut off for any other reason. This will also enable the TSC feature.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating wheel(s) excessively while these lights and messages are displayed. TCS may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction in acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration may be heard. This is normal.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (39,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control { Warning Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating [ (Cancel): Resuming a Set Speed Setting Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating hills, pressing the accelerator pedal may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed. When going downhill, Cruise Grade Braking helps maintain the driver selected speed. Ending Cruise Control . To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating How the System Works Turning the System On and Off URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, the leftor right-side mirror display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating { Warning The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other object located outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. Perceived distances may be different from actual distances.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating The symbols appear near objects detected by the URPA system. The symbol may cover the object when viewing the navigation screen. To turn the symbols on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled. 2. Shift into P (Park). 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-48 Black plate (48,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating 9-49 Fuel Recommended Fuel Prohibited Fuels Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend using TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. See www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating emission control system performance. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this occurs, see your dealer for service. Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating The use of E85 or FlexFuel is encouraged when the vehicle is designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel is made from renewable sources. To help locate fuel stations that carry E85 or FlexFuel, the U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website. See www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/ stations.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-52 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Black plate (52,1) Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-15. Warning (Continued) .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-54 . . . Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, or other parts. Then during the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park). 5. Release the brake pedal. Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (57,1) Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. The following information has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-58 Black plate (58,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Escalade 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade AWD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade ESV 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade ESV AWD 6.2L V8 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (59,1) Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-60 Black plate (60,1) Driving and Operating Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Vehicle Series 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (61,1) Driving and Operating “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” in Trailer Towing on page 9-56 for rating limits with various hitch types. Weight‐Distributing Hitch Adjustment 9-61 Hitch Cover (without Dual Exhaust) The vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: If a step-bumper hitch will be used, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-62 Black plate (62,1) Driving and Operating To reinstall the hitch cover: 1. Hold the cover at a 45 degree angle to the vehicle and push the upper tabs in the hitch cover into the chrome slots in the fascia. Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust) To remove the hitch cover: Safety Chains 2. Move the bottom of the cover forward until the lower tabs line up with the lower fascia slots.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (63,1) Driving and Operating the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: 9-63 . Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal headlamps as a second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the battery. Do not tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 9-64 Black plate (64,1) Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (65,1) Driving and Operating Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a TSC feature. Trailer sway is unintended side-to-side motion of a trailer while being towed. If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC detects that sway is increasing, the vehicle brakes are selectively applied at each wheel, to help reduce excessive trailer sway.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 10-3 10-3 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3-36. Hood To open the hood: Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11-14.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-12. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-14. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10-81. D. Battery on page 10-24. E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 10-81. F. Black plate (6,1) Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil 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 loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1® approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should have the dexos1 approved certification mark. This certification mark indicates that the oil has been approved to the dexos1 specification.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which include engine revolutions, engine temperature, and miles driven.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-10 Black plate (10,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 10-11 Hot Check Procedure 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5 for more information. 2. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-12 Black plate (12,1) Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-5 for more information. 2. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care If driving on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. 10-13 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-14 Black plate (14,1) Vehicle Care { Warning Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 10-17.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-16 Black plate (16,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 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. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark. 10-17 mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel. See Engine Cooling System Messages on page 5-28 and Engine Power Messages on page 5-30. warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10-19 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care . Stops after high-speed driving. . Idles for long periods in traffic. . Tows a trailer. See Trailer Towing on page 9-56. If the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message appears with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care or if operating the air conditioning system, the fans can change to high speed and an increase in fan noise might be heard. This is normal and indicates that the cooling system is functioning properly. The fans change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required. heard. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (21,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-22 Black plate (22,1) 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. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (23,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-24 Vehicle Care Notice . . Black plate (24,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (25,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid during production. They are not filled to reach a certain level.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-28 . . Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care 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. Front Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. Glass Replacement If the windshield or front side glass must be replaced, see your dealer to determine the correct replacement glass. 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket into the taillamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly. LED Lighting 7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and install the new bulb. Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-32 Black plate (32,1) 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/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care Fuses The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-40 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with potholes, curbs, etc. . . Black plate (40,1) Improperly repaired tires can cause a crash. Only the dealer or an authorized tire service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount the tires.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care winter driving conditions, but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter tires on snow or ice-covered roads. See Winter Tires on page 10-41. Winter Tires This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10-46 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. Tire Designations Tire Size The example shows a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-53.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care . Rough ride. When to Check . Needless damage from road hazards. Check the tires once a month or more. The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-48 Black plate (48,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (49,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care pressure levels can be viewed. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22 and Tire Messages on page 5-33. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (51,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-52 Black plate (52,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-53 and Wheel Replacement on page 10-58. See Tire Pressure on page 10-46 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-49. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. See Tire Inspection on page 10-52 and Tire Rotation on page 10-52 for additional information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by MS for mud and snow. See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 10-41 for additional information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care { Warning Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. { Warning Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires on page 10-39. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). and compressor kit, see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-61. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed the recommended pressure. { Warning Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-68. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5-6 in the owner manual. If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the cigarette lighter. If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Replace the sealant/air hose (G), and the power plug (C) back in their original location. 15. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the tire sealant canister (B) and place it in a highly visible location.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-68. 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (E). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-46. 14. Disconnect the air only hose (F) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air compressor. To access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 2. Push the tire sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 4.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Tire Changing Use the following tools: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse. A. Jack Knob B. Wing Nut Retaining the Tool Bag C. Wing Nut Retaining the Wheel Blocks 2.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care To access the spare tire: J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), remove the hitch cover by turning the two fasteners located at the bottom of the cover counterclockwise and then pull the cover down and rotate it towards you. 3.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 6. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 5. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jacking pad (E) provided on the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. { Warning Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 10-77 To store the tools: 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and centered in the wheel opening. 6.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4. Turn the jack knob (G) clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: 10-79 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools” under Tire Changing on page 10-69. 5.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 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. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care To continue changing the flat tire, see “Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” under Tire Changing on page 10-69. Full-Size Spare Tire If this vehicle came with a full-size spare tire, it was fully inflated when new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on that vehicle. { 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care 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. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if the vehicle has one, to its original position.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. . What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy Towing transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See “Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)” following.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9-34. Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-11. Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty. Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care use approximately 20 drops per 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap. . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning. . Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Rotate the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. 4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any color transfer from the soil to the cleaning cloth. 5.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (95,1) 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 10-96 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care General Information Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 11-4 Service and Maintenance 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. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-27. . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (2) Or every four years, whichever comes first. (3) Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 (4) Or every five years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on page 10-14. Special Application Services Additional Maintenance and Care (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 11-10 . . Service and Maintenance 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 . . Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage, and can advise when service is needed. Tires Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure. . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 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 Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance Usage 11-13 Fluid/Lubricant Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). Transfer Case DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 11-14 Black plate (14,1) Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-110 Front – 55.0 cm (21.6 in) 25877402 — Rear – 30.0 cm (11.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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 11-11 for more information.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine 6.2L V8 Engine Drive Belt Routing VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap F Automatic 1.02 mm (0.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . 13-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gm.ca 1-888-446-2000 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) Roadside Service: 1-800-882-1112 Overseas Contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information Cadillac Owner Centre (Canada) cadillacowner.ca GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Take a trip to the Cadillac Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner resources such as lease-end, financing, and warranty information. .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information . Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. . Description of the problem. Cadillac Owner Privileges™ Coverage . Services are provided up to 6 years/ 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 13-10 Black plate (10,1) Customer Information corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Manual. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees. Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (1,1) OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 14-2 OnStar . Get help for an emergency. . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Black plate (2,1) Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Navigation Emergency OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 Black plate (3,1) OnStar Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Do you want to cancel directions?” 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, request completed, thank you, goodbye.” Route Preview 1. Press =. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route preview.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 14-6 Black plate (6,1) OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 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.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13 14-8 OnStar Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.), or www.onstar.
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Active Fuel Management® . . . . . 9-27 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65 Additional Information OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-9 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61 Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving (cont'd) Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-14 Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . 7-30, 7-49 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-50 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-11 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont'd) Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Door . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX N Navigation Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-69 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-64 Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-61 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Power (cont'd) Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Ride Control Systems Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-32 Road Sensing Suspension . . .9-38 Road Sensing Suspension . . . . 9-38 Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35 Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .9-53 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-60 General Information . . . . . . . . . .9-53 Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-86 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./ Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/24/13 Black plate (13,1) INDEX V Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-27 Personalization . . .
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