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Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac Escalade. Some optional equipment (denoted by ♦) described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, liftgate and ignition without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or the liftgate. Lock Press to lock all doors. Unlock Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors. Press and hold for 4 seconds to open all windows.
PUSHBUTTON START ADAPTIVE REMOTE START Start With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate. Starting the Vehicle 1. Press and release the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. 2. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button until the turn signal lamps flash (about 4 seconds).
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Voice Recognition Cancel Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Push to Talk Press to interact with the OnStar, Bluetooth or CUE system. Wait for the beep before speaking. End Call/Mute Press to end/decline a call or mute the audio system. Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control♦ Follow Distance Gap Press repeatedly to set a following gap of Far, Medium, or Near.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 5-Way Control Moves left/right, up/down, and in. Left/Right Press to move between the display zones on the instrument cluster. Press the left to exit a center display menu. B A Up/Down Press the control bar up or down to scroll through a menu. A Performance configuration shown. Cluster Display Zones Use the 5-way control on the steering wheel to move between the different display zones (A) and scroll through the different menus in each cluster configuration.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER HEAD-UP DISPLAY♦ The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster can be set to display a variety of vehicle information. The Head-Up Display (HUD) projects some operating information onto the windshield. The HUD controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel.
TOUCH SCREEN AND CONTROLS Applications: Touch the screen icon to access the desired application. Additional Pages: Touch to view additional pages of applications. VOLUME: Touch arrows or swipe finger on or above the chrome bar. Interaction Selector: Touch to display the favorites list. Power/Mute: Press and hold to turn CUE On/Off. Press to mute audio.
CUE SYSTEM MENUS CUE offers a variety of entertainment, communication and vehicle system options. Touch an application icon on the touch screen to access the following items. You can also use simple gestures on the CUE touch screen just as you would on a smartphone, such as tap, drag, pinch and spread, to interact with the CUE system.
CUE SYSTEM FEATURES Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. CUE uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod®.
VOICE RECOGNITION BLUETOOTH ® SYSTEM Control the music source and navigation destination, and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-enabled phone), using the voice recognition system. 1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel. 2. The radio will say “Command please,” followed by a tone. 3. After the tone, say what you want it to do using natural speech. (Example: "Call Amanda" or "Tune FM 104.3.
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION NAVIGATION Many vehicle features can be customized in the Vehicle Settings menu on the CUE touch screen. 1. Touch Settings on the Home page. 2. Touch Vehicle from the Settings menu. 3. Touch the desired menu item. 4. Touch the desired feature and setting. Settings are saved automatically. 5. Touch < Back to exit each menu. Enter a destination using the Single Line Destination feature.
LIGHTING WINDSHIELD WIPERS Off/On Fast wipes AUTO Automatic Light Control Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions, including the IntelliBeam® automatic high-beam system♦. Slow wipes INT Intermittent Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes. The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward. AUTO – Rainsense™ On/Off Parking Lamps Press to turn the Rainsense wipers on/off.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by providing visual, audible and/or tactile (vibration) alerts under some imminent collision conditions. Forward Collision Alert♦ – The Vehicle Ahead indicator illuminates in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is detected and illuminates in yellow when following a vehicle ahead too closely.
REAR VISION CAMERA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Rear Vision Camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the CUE touch screen. Range Selection Mode Range Selection Mode allows the driver to select the range of gears for the current driving conditions. 1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position. 2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button (A) on the shift lever to select a lower or higher gear.
STABILITRAK ® /TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL The Magnetic Ride Control monitors the suspension system and automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride. Press the Magnetic Ride Control button on the left side of the CUE touch screen to view the menu on the Driver Information Center. Use the 5-way Control on the steering wheel to select the Tour or Sport mode.
POWER LIFTGATE POWER ASSIST STEPS♦ Open/Close the Power Liftgate Press the Power Liftgate button on the RKE transmitter twice. Press the Power Liftgate knob on the A overhead console. Press the touchpad (A) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate. Press the button (B) next to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate. The power assist steps lower automatically when a door is opened and retract after the doors are closed.
POWER FRONT SEATS Seat Adjustments A. Seat Cushion Adjustment Move the front horizontal control to move the seat A forward or rearward, or to tilt, raise or lower the seat. B. Seatback Adjustment Move the vertical control to recline or raise the s eatback. B C C. Lumbar Adjustment Move the rear control fore/aft to increase/decrease lumbar support or up/down to raise/lower the lumbar location. Set Memory Positions 1.
REAR SEATS Folding 2nd-Row Seats The 2nd-row seats fold and tumble to provide more cargo space and access to the 3rd-row seats. 1. Lower the head restraint, unbuckle the safety belt, make sure nothing is under or in front of the seat, and move the front seat forward enough to allow room for the folded seat. 2. Lift the lever on the lower outboard side of the 2nd-row seat. The seatback will fold forward. 3. Lift the lever again to tumble the seat forward. Power Folding 2nd-Row Seats♦ 1.
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