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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011

Seats and Restraints

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There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument panel cluster,
which shows the airbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See

Airbag

Readiness Light on page 5

‑

for

more information.

Where Are the Airbags?

The driver frontal airbag is in the
middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger frontal
airbag is in the instrument panel on
the passenger side.

Summary of Contents for 2011 Escalade ESC

Page 1: ...4 6 Roof Rack System 4 12 Instruments and Controls 5 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 9 Information Displays 5 23 Vehicle Messages 5 27 Vehicle Personalization 5 35 Universal Remo...

Page 2: ...Wheels and Tires 10 48 Jump Starting 10 85 Towing 10 89 Appearance Care 10 91 Service and Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Scheduled Maintenance 11 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 1...

Page 3: ...Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors...

Page 4: ...injury or death WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people Notice This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage This would not be covere...

Page 5: ...ntilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gauge Fuses...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 vi Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 7: ...ring Wheel Adjustment 1 11 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment 1 11 Interior Lighting 1 12 Exterior Lighting 1 12 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 13 Climate Controls 1 14 Transmission 1 14 Vehicle Features...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel...

Page 9: ...Lamps on page 6 9 J Data Link Connector DLC See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 15 K Cruise Control on page 9 49 L Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2 M Horn on page 5 4 N Steering Wheel Contro...

Page 10: ...or Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors including the tailgate Press Q to lock all doors including the tailgate Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized See Vehicle Per...

Page 11: ...de use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or the key in the driver door From inside use the power door locks or the manual door locks To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks push down o...

Page 12: ...h passenger door has a switch for its own window Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it For more information see Windows on page 2 22 Power Windows on page 2 22 Seat Adjus...

Page 13: ...r bottom of the control See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 5 for more information Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control f...

Page 14: ...be in P Park A single beep will sound The seat outside mirrors steering column and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver See Memo...

Page 15: ...il the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat a...

Page 16: ...icle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position The passenger airbag status indicator if equipped will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started United...

Page 17: ...off See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 21 for more information Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column Push the control u...

Page 18: ...cated next to the exterior lamps control k Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps c...

Page 19: ...nse plate lamps and taillamps 2 Turns on the headlamps parking lamps instrument panel lights license plate lamps and taillamps For more information see Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 Daytime Runni...

Page 20: ...irculation D Air Conditioning E Heated and Cooled Seats F Fan Control G Defrost H Rear Window Defogger I Air Delivery Mode Control See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 1 Transmission Dr...

Page 21: ...llite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music co...

Page 22: ...adjusted at the steering wheel w c x Press to change favorite radio stations select tracks on a CD DVD or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod or USB device b g Press to silence the vehicle speak...

Page 23: ...to accelerate SET Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory See Cruise Control on pa...

Page 24: ...shown in C or F depending on the units selected T Press to display the oil life units tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS compass zone setting and compass re...

Page 25: ...speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information Keep the sensors on the vehicle s rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation The system can be disabled...

Page 26: ...ance StabiliTrak System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions...

Page 27: ...pressure The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance It is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 56 Engine Oil Life S...

Page 28: ...1 800 882 1112 TTY Users U S or Canada 1 888 889 2438 Mexico 01 800 466 0805 As the owner of a new Cadillac you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours...

Page 29: ...n and Hands Free Calling are available on most vehicles Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles For more information see the OnStar Owner s Guide or visit www onstar com U S or www onsta...

Page 30: ...vent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash hills tall buildings tunnels weather or wireless phone n...

Page 31: ...Automatic Door Locks 2 8 Lockout Protection 2 8 Safety Locks 2 8 Doors Midgate 2 9 Tailgate 2 15 Power Assist Steps 2 15 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security 2 16 Anti Theft Alarm System 2 16 Immobilize...

Page 32: ...tailgate and side storage boxes See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed Notice If the keys get locked in the vehicle it may have to be damaged to get them out Always carry a...

Page 33: ...doors including the tailgate If enabled through the Driver Information Center DIC the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has occurred If enabled through the DIC the horn chirps when Q is...

Page 34: ...when using the transmitter labeled 1 if enabled through the DIC See Memory Features under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 for more information Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transm...

Page 35: ...the heated seats will turn on during colder outside temperatures and will shut off when the key is turned to ON RUN If the vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system during remote start...

Page 36: ...he vehicle To manually shut off a remote start do any of the following Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the ignition...

Page 37: ...and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle...

Page 38: ...out Protection 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 If the p...

Page 39: ...ws are shut Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed on the setting Continued WARNING Continued that brings in outside air This will force outside air into your vehicle See...

Page 40: ...do the following 1 Fold the rear seats See Rear Seats on page 3 8 The front seats may have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold completely Although the rear glass can be remov...

Page 41: ...Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining tabs E Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket wi...

Page 42: ...is out and stored properly in the storage pocket Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass do the following 1 Squeeze and pull down the latch levers A located near the upper corners of...

Page 43: ...ach latch lever locks correctly Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab The rear glass can be either...

Page 44: ...ered with Crossbar Attached This procedure works the same as the procedure described previously but when you lower the Midgate with the rear glass in the stored position you will notice that the entir...

Page 45: ...at and using a safety belt properly Use the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling t...

Page 46: ...are open or ajar therefore vehicle contents may not be protected if the midgate is left open or ajar If a locked driver door is opened without using the RKE transmitter a ten second pre alarm will oc...

Page 47: ...ot sound when it should but the headlamps flash check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 46 and Engine Compartment Fuse...

Page 48: ...Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle The following procedure is for programming additional keys only If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate you must see your dealer...

Page 49: ...lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power foldaway mirrors are on the...

Page 50: ...Power Mirrors on page 2 19 Turn Signal Indicator 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 Heated Mirrors The he...

Page 51: ...rs Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is sta...

Page 52: ...e 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 Power Windows WARNING Leavin...

Page 53: ...itch fully and release it to activate the express feature The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch Express Window Anti Pinch Feature If any object is in t...

Page 54: ...s fully open 3 Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed The window is now r...

Page 55: ...ss the open or close sunroof switch A to the second detent position and release To stop the movement press the switch again The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening...

Page 56: ...the object and stop the sunroof Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation noise or plugging the water drainage system Periodical...

Page 57: ...ag System Airbag System 3 25 Where Are the Airbags 3 27 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 29 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 30 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 30 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates...

Page 58: ...l occupants are installed and adjusted properly Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a...

Page 59: ...controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat outside mirrors power steering column and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals Storing Memory Positi...

Page 60: ...ed on or off using the vehicle personalization menu See Memory Seat Recall under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 35 for more information To stop recall movement press one of the power seat controls...

Page 61: ...l the way back If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction then press and hold the power seat control rearward for two seconds...

Page 62: ...ward to raise the seatback 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 when reclined like this The s...

Page 63: ...use care when using the seat heater especially for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause th...

Page 64: ...restarting the vehicle press the desired button again Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate See Midgate on page 2 9 for more information on...

Page 65: ...improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always chec...

Page 66: ...NG It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to...

Page 67: ...11 Seats and Restraints 3 11 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up t...

Page 68: ...ntil stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You sto...

Page 69: ...A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and your passenger s can be hurt Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control...

Page 70: ...the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force on your abdomen This could...

Page 71: ...e shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body Q What is wrong with this A The lap belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your...

Page 72: ...le WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones Th...

Page 73: ...e belt goes under the armrests Q What is wrong with this A The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the...

Page 74: ...rly In a crash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt forc...

Page 75: ...et the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be eng...

Page 76: ...uckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the belt and t...

Page 77: ...ation are met And if the vehicle has side impact airbags safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensione...

Page 78: ...nd the guide on top 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 Continued WARNING Continued...

Page 79: ...e best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to ma...

Page 80: ...p safety belts clean and dry See Safety Belt Care on page 3 24 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts It may severely weaken them In a crash they might not...

Page 81: ...ger A roof rail airbag for the driver and passenger directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the right front passenger and passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger All of th...

Page 82: ...lose to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward Safe...

Page 83: ...rbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 13 for more information Where Are...

Page 84: ...between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept c...

Page 85: ...ehicle hits an object does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the veh...

Page 86: ...ow quickly the vehicle slows down For seat mounted side impact and roof rail airbags deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact In a rollover event roof rail airbag deplo...

Page 87: ...gs may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Air...

Page 88: ...igned to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A...

Page 89: ...front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver airbag seat mounted side impact airbags if equipped and the roof rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system The pa...

Page 90: ...if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint i...

Page 91: ...e off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint fol...

Page 92: ...on sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator...

Page 93: ...t from the seat WARNING Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system Servicin...

Page 94: ...ers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on to...

Page 95: ...d or broken airbag covers have the airbag covering and or airbag module replaced For the location of the airbag modules see What Makes an Airbag Inflate on page 3 30 See your dealer for service Replac...

Page 96: ...Shoulder Belt on page 3 19 for more information If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the th...

Page 97: ...erly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time WARNING Never do this Never allow a chil...

Page 98: ...children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system no...

Page 99: ...e front passenger seat as far back as it will go Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four ba...

Page 100: ...strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restraints WARNING A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regu...

Page 101: ...Add On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Secure the child restraint properly in...

Page 102: ...ts In the U S refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station For CPST availability in Canada check with Transport...

Page 103: ...ntal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat e...

Page 104: ...lling a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the...

Page 105: ...tachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to...

Page 106: ...e top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properl...

Page 107: ...e child restraint has been installed Notice Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts This may damage these parts If necessary move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing...

Page 108: ...does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are us...

Page 109: ...hion until the seatback and the seat cushion lock into position 2 Attach the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating positi...

Page 110: ...he child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 48 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If you secure a child restrain...

Page 111: ...1 Put the child restraint on the seat 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...

Page 112: ...grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of move...

Page 113: ...e even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front...

Page 114: ...child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you...

Page 115: ...ce To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm...

Page 116: ...Black plate 60 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 3 60 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES...

Page 117: ...ver Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it Cupholders Cupholders are located in the center console for the front passengers and on the back of the center console for the rear passengers P...

Page 118: ...ers to use Top Box Storage There are top box storage units on both sides of the rear cargo area The passenger side contains the tire changing tools To lock or unlock use the key then press the key cyl...

Page 119: ...Rear drains G Cargo floor H Cargo mat Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly be sure that the Midgate tailgate and cover system are fully closed and tha...

Page 120: ...n the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down 2 Do not force the grate If it does not clip into place realign the clips with the holes and try again Side Rail Channels The s...

Page 121: ...rmation 2 Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate tilt it toward the front of the vehicle and pull it out Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate Cargo Area Floor Drains The cargo mat h...

Page 122: ...s can damage the cargo covers and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit To remove a cargo panel s 1 Lower the ta...

Page 123: ...ving To store the panels 1 Secure the storage strap system in the cargo storage area by attaching the six clips included on the cargo strap system to the tie down locations on either side of the stora...

Page 124: ...oward the side of the cargo box Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3 Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box 3...

Page 125: ...nels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use or it can be stored inside the top box storage compartment See Top Box Storage on page 4 2 for more infor...

Page 126: ...ar of the cover to engage the striker pegs A to align with the striker assembly B 3 The driver side cargo cover panel latch must lock in place before the passenger side latch can be locked If this pro...

Page 127: ...king sure that the pegs A align with the receivers B 6 Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle starting with the driver side latch to lock the panel in place A click sounds when each latch lo...

Page 128: ...hing 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 coul...

Page 129: ...on page 9 23 If small heavy objects are placed on the roof cut a piece of 3 8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load Tie the plywood to the siderail supports Tie t...

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Page 131: ...5 15 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 5 15 Brake System Warning Light 5 18 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 19 Tow Haul Mode Light 5 19 StabiliTrak Indicator Light 5 20 Tire Pressure Light 5 20 Eng...

Page 132: ...rsal Remote System Operation 5 49 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wh...

Page 133: ...or c x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display 2 Press and hold c x to go back to the previous folder list 3 Press and release w or c x to scro...

Page 134: ...mation Seek Press to go to the next radio station while in AM FM or XM For vehicles with or without a navigation system Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot Pre...

Page 135: ...r thaw them Damaged blades should be replaced Windshield Washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshi...

Page 136: ...croll through and select the appropriate variance zone 4 Press the trip fuel button until the vehicle heading for example N for North is displayed in the DIC 5 If calibration is necessary calibrate th...

Page 137: ...ATION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete The DIC display will then return to the previous menu Clock The analog clock is located on the instrument panel above the radio The cl...

Page 138: ...le with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses If a problem is experienced see your dealer When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation in...

Page 139: ...lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injur...

Page 140: ...Black plate 10 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 5 10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown Metric Similar...

Page 141: ...n see Trip Odometer under Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 23 Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the fuel gauge...

Page 142: ...to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt unless the driver safety belt is already buckled The safety belt light flashes for several seconds then comes on solid for several more This chime and lig...

Page 143: ...dicates there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensor the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on t...

Page 144: ...ht ON and OFF or the symbols for on and off for several seconds as a system check If you are using remote start if equipped to start the vehicle from a distance you may not see the system check Then a...

Page 145: ...oblem 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 28 for more information This light cou...

Page 146: ...ct the vehicle s emission controls and can cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty This could also result in a failu...

Page 147: ...signed and can cause stalling after start up stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions might go away once the en...

Page 148: ...he parking brake is set If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged a chime sounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km h 3 mph The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic ci...

Page 149: ...ht stays on turn the ignition off If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light s...

Page 150: ...on Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor System this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monito...

Page 151: ...e schedule for changing engine oil 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 t...

Page 152: ...amps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 6 8 for more information Lamps on Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 for more information C...

Page 153: ...re the engine was turned off Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel next to the steering wheel The DIC...

Page 154: ...in this section Trip Odometer Press the trip fuel button until TRIP displays This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the last reset for the trip odo...

Page 155: ...f another display is being shown on the DIC The timer will record up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 99 59 59 after which the display will return to zero To stop the timer press the set reset bu...

Page 156: ...display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System o...

Page 157: ...28 Oil Pressure This display will show the oil pressure in either kilopascals kPa or pounds per square inch psi Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone See Compass on pa...

Page 158: ...ing light if there is a problem with the brake system See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 18 If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and chec...

Page 159: ...Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A C Air Conditioning TURNED OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperat...

Page 160: ...ngine Oil Life System on page 10 12 for information on how to reset the message See Engine Oil on page 10 8 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 for more information ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This...

Page 161: ...ays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low Refuel as soon as possible See Fuel Gauge on page 5 11 and Fuel on page 9 58 for more information TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with th...

Page 162: ...sonic Parking Assist on page 9 52 for more information See your dealer for service Ride Control System Messages SERVICE STABILITRAK If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and this message displays it means t...

Page 163: ...ystem Warning Light on page 5 18 The message could display if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions The message displays if an engine...

Page 164: ...re on page 10 54 for more information TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle s tires need...

Page 165: ...nder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible Washer Fluid Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer flui...

Page 166: ...set button once to display all DIC messages in English DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear Press the customization button until the DI...

Page 167: ...rmation Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display Press the set reset button once to access the settings for this feature Then press the customization button to...

Page 168: ...ill remain To select a setting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive w...

Page 169: ...ill be no delayed locking of the vehicle s doors ON default The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last door or the tailgate is closed NO CHANGE No change will be made to this feature Th...

Page 170: ...etting press the set reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC AUTO HIGH BEAMS If your vehicle has this feature it allows you to select to have the IntelliBeam system turned off o...

Page 171: ...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 NO CHANGE No change will be...

Page 172: ...gs 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 TILT ONLY The steering whee...

Page 173: ...n while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speedometer on the DIC Press the customization button until DISPLAY D...

Page 174: ...he beginning of the feature settings menu Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs The vehicle is no longer in ON RUN The trip fuel o...

Page 175: ...he original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons...

Page 176: ...k rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code dev...

Page 177: ...ave between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter The garage door opener receiver motor head unit could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Unive...

Page 178: ...he up and down position write Middle The switch settings written down in Step 2 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4 Be sure to enter the switch setting...

Page 179: ...n 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 compl...

Page 180: ...e 1 Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights located directly above the buttons begin to blink rapidly 2 Once the indicator light...

Page 181: ...lashers 6 7 Turn and Lane Change Signals 6 7 Fog Lamps 6 8 Exterior Cargo Lamps 6 8 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 8 Dome Lamps 6 9 Reading Lamps 6 9 Lighting Features Entry...

Page 182: ...late Lamps When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is on the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off When the headlamps are turned on while the veh...

Page 183: ...adlamps The system detects a preceding vehicle s taillamps The outside light is bright enough that high beam headlamps are not required The vehicle s speed drops below 24 km h 15 mph The headlamp stal...

Page 184: ...Mirror IntelliBeam can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror AUTO 3 On Off To disable the system press this button on the inside rearview mirror The IntelliBeam indicator wi...

Page 185: ...Exit Lighting under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 35 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 5 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam push the lever toward the instr...

Page 186: ...automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be...

Page 187: ...direction of the turn or lane change Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change The turn signals automatic...

Page 188: ...high beam headlamps come on When the high beams go off the fog lamps will come on again The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off To use the fog lamps after restarting the vehic...

Page 189: ...tton clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on the dome lamps The dome lamps remain on until the knob is turned counterclockwise Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is locate...

Page 190: ...ast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear...

Page 191: ...Positioning System GPS 7 76 Vehicle Positioning 7 77 Problems with Route Guidance 7 78 If the System Needs Service 7 78 Map Data Updates 7 79 Database Coverage Explanations 7 79 Voice Recognition Voi...

Page 192: ...or death to you or others Focus your attention on driving WARNING Avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen This could cause a crash and you or others can be inju...

Page 193: ...t up information you will be able to access the NAV navigation and DEST destination functions Once accessed you can enter or delete information in the navigation system or access other functions See i...

Page 194: ...ol C North Up Heading Up Symbol D Map Scale E 0 Zoom In Touch Screen Button F Mark Touch Screen Button G Z Eject H O n Power Volume I y z Scan Up Down J AUDIO K FAV Favorite L 5 Phone M e Sound N Sour...

Page 195: ...eature Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to turn the ability to limit functions on and off while driving When this screen button is highlighted the following functions are limited w...

Page 196: ...Press the DEST control button 4 Press 2 Address Entry 5 Select the state province screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces ap...

Page 197: ...vince screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the available states and provinces appear Select the state or province 6 Enter the specific title of the POI in t...

Page 198: ...destination See Adding or Changing Preset Destinations under Destination on page 7 51 for more information on how to add preset destinations Using Your Stored Preset Destinations These destinations ar...

Page 199: ...dio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properl...

Page 200: ...o screen Press to switch between AM FM or XM if equipped Disc or AUX Auxiliary or touch the screen button See CD DVD Player on page 7 17 MP3 on page 7 26 and Auxiliary Devices on page 7 29 for more in...

Page 201: ...egory list screen or when the right and left arrow category screen buttons are used FM lists may also contain a category to select if stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data Systems RDS 2 Re...

Page 202: ...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 Adjusting the Speakers L R Left Right Bala...

Page 203: ...that support 5 1 audio and if the RSA is off Radio Menu Press the CONFIG control button to enter the configure menu screen then press CONFIG repeatedly until Radio is selected or press the Radio scre...

Page 204: ...Press the Remove Add XM Categories screen button to remove or add XM categories when selecting XM categories from the category list screen The list of XM categories appear on the screen Use the arrow...

Page 205: ...se channels or any others can be blocked at a customer s request by calling 1 800 929 2100 XM Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and no action is required No XM signal The v...

Page 206: ...e plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at nigh...

Page 207: ...ghten by hand until fully seated plus one quarter turn Satellite Radio Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear rad...

Page 208: ...o CD j r Pause Play Press to pause the CD This button will then change to the play button Press the play button to play the CD Random 1 Press to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order...

Page 209: ...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 contr...

Page 210: ...ou to navigate the DVD menu options The cursor menu options are only available if a DVD has a menu Use the cursor menu to start a DVD video from the disc main menu q Q r R Arrow Buttons Press the arro...

Page 211: ...itle chapter group track number that you would like to watch or listen to This button does not work when the DVD is stopped Setup Press to display the DVD Setup screen This button is only available wh...

Page 212: ...nus 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 The rat...

Page 213: ...the bottom surface of a disc is dirty take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Wipe the disc from the center to the...

Page 214: ...rt located in the center console To connect an iPod connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port If the vehicle is on...

Page 215: ...ct desired Category such as Artist Album Genre etc A list of that category will display 4 Select an Artist Album or Track from that list 5 Press the up or down arrows located on the side of the screen...

Page 216: ...ating an MP3 disc If the guidelines are not met when recording a CD R W the CD may not play The guidelines are Sampling rate 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz and 44 1 kHz Bit rates supported 32 40 48 56...

Page 217: ...o files and the empty folder is not displayed or numbered No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files the files are located under the root folder The next and previous folder functions will h...

Page 218: ...button The display splits between the audio screen and the map screen If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not on a map screen press AUDIO then press AUDIO again repeatedly until CD i...

Page 219: ...ng Knob 1 Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current track turn it again to go to the previous track 2 Turn this knob clockwise to go to the next track When playing an MP3 the r...

Page 220: ...ar 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 2 for more information on driv...

Page 221: ...system is above 20 C 4 F or below 60 C 140 F If the temperature of the vehicle is outside this range heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is within the operating range of the RSE system Par...

Page 222: ...ter in this section for more information Switch the headphones to Off when not in use Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the overhead console The headphones shut off automatically to sav...

Page 223: ...ed from an auxiliary device such as a 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...

Page 224: ...s the audio signal to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones earlier in this section for more information The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the wired headpho...

Page 225: ...nlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries might need to be...

Page 226: ...creen display mode normal full or zoom and display the language menu This function could vary for each disc q Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu T...

Page 227: ...to change audio tracks on DVDs that have this feature when the DVD is playing The format and content of this function vary for each disc Subtitles Press this button to turn on or off subtitles and to...

Page 228: ...the screen There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or the picture looks stretched out Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on t...

Page 229: ...ing the L left and R right on the headphones The remote and or the headphones are lost See your dealer for assistance The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound Check that the RSE video scree...

Page 230: ...sources radio CD DVD or other auxiliary sources The rear seat passengers can control the same music sources the front seat passengers are listening to dual control or a different source For example r...

Page 231: ...equipped press the seek arrows 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 radi...

Page 232: ...ong with the available touch sensitive screen buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system See Overview on page 7 3 for more information Once the vehicle is moving various functions are disa...

Page 233: ...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 DEST Destin...

Page 234: ...vice 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 et...

Page 235: ...If scrolling while the vehicle is in P Park the system scrolls initially at a slower rate It increases if you continue pressing on the map screen If scrolling while the vehicle is in motion there is...

Page 236: ...o the route The stopover symbols are numbered one through three depending on how many stopovers have been set The distance to destination symbol indicates the distance to the final destination This sy...

Page 237: ...the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling Select this screen symbol to switch between North Up Heading Up and 3 D view modes The heading up symbol indicates that the vehicle is t...

Page 238: ...s to the Address Book under Destination on page 7 51 for more information Displaying Points of Interest POI on the Map Screen Select the POI screen button to display or delete POI icons from the map D...

Page 239: ...nStar personal calling is activated Address Book Press to add this POI to the address book See Nav under Configure Menu on page 7 64 for information on editing address book entries Go Select to make t...

Page 240: ...The pop up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it When approximately 400 m 1 4 mi from the next maneuver the screen displays the name and a detailed view of it 3 D Lane Guidanc...

Page 241: ...new route and begins to reroute The new route is highlighted on the screen Destination Press the DEST control button to access the Destination Entry screen From this screen you can select from severa...

Page 242: ...This number represents the number of available streets Select this button to view the list 6 Once a street has been selected press House to enter the house number The system displays the house number...

Page 243: ...tination by entering a cross street 1 Press the DEST control button 2 Select 2 3 Select the state province screen button if needed to change the current state or province A list of all of the availabl...

Page 244: ...a category from the category list To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name 1 Press the DEST control button 2 Select i 3 Select the state province screen button if nee...

Page 245: ...Route in this section for more information Address Book The address book entry method lets you select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in the address book g Address Book Pres...

Page 246: ...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 4 Select GO located next to t...

Page 247: ...y method lets you select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates Map Coordinates Press to access the Coordinates Entry screen To use the coordinates destination entry method 1 Pre...

Page 248: ...ination To use the preset destination entry method 1 Press the DEST control button 2 Select the desired preset destination screen button The screen buttons are labeled with the name that was selected...

Page 249: ...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 Download Screen Select GO the navigat...

Page 250: ...ations in the navigation system where they can be accessed or saved to the address book Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download If the navigation system is turned off when the destinatio...

Page 251: ...the arrows to scroll through the list of maneuvers Avoid Press this screen button next to the adjacent street name to avoid the maneuver The map screen displays The route recalculates without this ma...

Page 252: ...me of voice prompts See Nav under Configure Menu on page 7 64 for more information Add Stopover Add Stopover Select this screen button from the Route screen This feature allows up to three stopovers t...

Page 253: ...n from the Route screen to cancel the current route Adding Destinations to the Address Book There are two ways to add a destination to the address book To add the current vehicle position to the addre...

Page 254: ...tion Entry screen To store an address book entry as a preset destination 1 Select the CONFIG control button 2 Select the Nav screen button or press the CONFIG control button until Nav is selected or p...

Page 255: ...igation Press the CONFIG control button to enter the configure menu options then press CONFIG again repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the Nav screen button Voice Prompt Voice Prompt Press the...

Page 256: ...2 Select the Nav screen button 3 Select Edit View Address Book 4 Select the Address book entry 5 Press the Name screen button and use the alpha keyboard to edit or add the name 6 Press OK to save you...

Page 257: ...l 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 Select the CONFIG control button 2...

Page 258: ...us Destination under Destination on page 7 51 for more information See Defensive Driving on page 9 2 for more information about off road driving Traffic Options US and Canada Read the following Option...

Page 259: ...y broadcasts the traffic information for many markets nationally and the service may be available in more cities in the future Visit www xmnavtraffic com for more details on local coverage A service f...

Page 260: ...xt to the word Traffic when traffic is found in the local area The Traffic Icon has three different condition displays These are Condition Traffic Status Icon No XM NavTraffic subscription No Traffic...

Page 261: ...ion location and information on the map 1 Press the NAV control button then press NAV again repeatedly until Traffic is selected or press the Traffic screen button A list of traffic conditions with di...

Page 262: ...ange arrows shown beside the roads and used to show the traffic flow or extent of a traffic event Black indicates a closed road segment Red indicates significantly impaired traffic flow with average s...

Page 263: ...ead on the current active route If no traffic events have been reported on route No Traffic Events Reported On route displays Name Select the Name screen button to display traffic events in the order...

Page 264: ...gory 2 Traffic Delayed o Stopped Traffic Traffic stopped stop and go traffic delayed and congested traffic Category 3 Incidents p Alert Object in the roadway disabled vehicle or dangerous road conditi...

Page 265: ...e new route The Avoid button is only available if the event is on the route ahead Traffic Voice Prompts The traffic voice prompts are part of the current navigation voice prompts If the navigation voi...

Page 266: ...ate independently Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock See Clock on page 5 7 to change the analog clock time Press the CONFIG control button to...

Page 267: ...system to malfunction The window might have to be replaced to correct the problem This would not be covered by the warranty For more information if the GPS is not functioning properly see Vehicle Posi...

Page 268: ...provided that the map information has changed Contact your dealer for If you have any questions about the operation of the navigation system or the update process contact the GM Nav Disc Center toll f...

Page 269: ...ecalibrate the vehicle s position on the map see your dealer 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...

Page 270: ...essory Power RAP on page 9 34 for more information To use voice recognition 1 Press and hold the SRCE button on the steering wheel until you hear a beep The audio system mutes 2 Clearly state one of t...

Page 271: ...the voice commands refer to the instructions listed previously Voice Tag Commands The following are voice tag commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written...

Page 272: ...hannel satellite if equipped Instructs the system to go to a specific channel on the XM band if equipped Radio help Instructs the system to assist with radio commands CD Commands The following are CD...

Page 273: ...ait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system sp...

Page 274: ...m responds with instructions and a four digit Personal Identification Number PIN The PIN is used in Step 5 4 Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair For help with this proces...

Page 275: ...nected If another cell phone is not found the original phone remains connected Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands Free Directory t...

Page 276: ...wo seconds 2 Say Delete 3 Say the name tag you want to delete Using the Delete All Name Tags Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the OnStar Turn b...

Page 277: ...one at a time that you want to dial After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone After the last digit has been entered say Dial Once connected the person...

Page 278: ...hen say Mute call To cancel mute press b g and then say Un mute call Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone The cell phone must be paired and conn...

Page 279: ...nd the numbers stored as name tags during a call You can use this feature when calling a menu driven phone system Account numbers can also be stored for use Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call...

Page 280: ...Black plate 90 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 7 90 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 281: ...System The heating cooling and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system The vehicle also has a flow through ventilation system described later in this section Climate Control wit...

Page 282: ...knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the cabin temperature The display will show the temperature setting increasing or decreasing Set the passenger s temperature setting to match...

Page 283: ...ride this delay and change the fan to a selected speed Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed y 9 z Fan Control Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease...

Page 284: ...mperature will not be displayed 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 ar...

Page 285: ...o be turned off by turning off the ignition Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defo...

Page 286: ...ath the outlet to close the louvers 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 th...

Page 287: ...edal 9 30 Ignition Positions 9 31 Starting the Engine 9 32 Engine Heater 9 34 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 34 Shifting Into Park 9 35 Shifting Out of Park 9 36 Parking Over Things That Burn 9 36 Act...

Page 288: ...ety Belts on page 3 10 WARNING Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do and be ready In addition A...

Page 289: ...ver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to...

Page 290: ...are pumped the pedal could get harder to push down If the engine stops there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied Once the power assist is used up it can...

Page 291: ...a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at t...

Page 292: ...skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin If the vehicle starts to slide...

Page 293: ...kills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been...

Page 294: ...are disengaged push forward on the air dam until it is free Notice Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engin...

Page 295: ...concerns and urge every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recre...

Page 296: ...scan the terrain for obstacles The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles More braking distance is needed especially on an unpaved surface WARNING When you are driving off road bouncing...

Page 297: ...lights Use good judgment about what is safe and what is not Driving on Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understand...

Page 298: ...p on the steering wheel Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain speed Not using more power than needed can avoid spinning the wheels or sliding WARNING Turning or driving across steep hills...

Page 299: ...straight and can maneuver as you back down It is best to back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will incr...

Page 300: ...cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control T...

Page 301: ...not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover Surface conditions can be a pro...

Page 302: ...ick turning is more difficult and braking distances are longer It is best to use a low gear when in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud keep the vehicle moving so it does not...

Page 303: ...ot too deep drive slowly through it At faster speeds water splashes on the ignition system and the vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water If the tailpipe is unde...

Page 304: ...h flowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through...

Page 305: ...rakes tires cooling system and transmission Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills WARNING If you do not shift down the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You wou...

Page 306: ...s even more The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 9 43 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement Allow greater following dist...

Page 307: ...rap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO Carbon Monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your veh...

Page 308: ...see Tire Chains on page 10 69 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn off any traction or stability system Shift back...

Page 309: ...the vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options Two labels on the vehicle show how much wei...

Page 310: ...ires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 48 and Tire Pressure on page 10 54 There is also important loading informati...

Page 311: ...on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be trans...

Page 312: ...lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs C Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating position...

Page 313: ...sudden stop or collision things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area injuring you and others If you put things in the bed of your truck you should make...

Page 314: ...ehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Ro...

Page 315: ...and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter The system may exhaust lower vehicle height for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key has been turned to OFF LOCK You may hear the air compres...

Page 316: ...r so During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new b...

Page 317: ...e pedal must be applied A STOPPING THE ENGINE LOCK OFF When the vehicle is stopped turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF to turn the engine off Retained Accessory Power RAP will remain active See Retai...

Page 318: ...trument panel cluster warning and indicator lights The switch stays in this position when the engine is running The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles If...

Page 319: ...cranking Notice Cranking the engine for long periods of time by returning the key to the START position immediately after cranking has ended can overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the b...

Page 320: ...ock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reac...

Page 321: ...ning The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch f...

Page 322: ...ess than 9 volt battery If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting on page 10 85 for more information To shift ou...

Page 323: ...Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death Exhaust may enter the vehicle if The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation parking garages tunnels deep snow that may block underbody ai...

Page 324: ...not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not mo...

Page 325: ...ning the vehicle can Continued WARNING Continued move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake...

Page 326: ...ay 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 You may...

Page 327: ...ifference in shifting is normal Manual Mode Driver Shift Control DSC The vehicle has Driver Shift Control DSC DSC controls the vehicle s transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towin...

Page 328: ...king The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever While in Range Selection Mode Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to selec...

Page 329: ...wing vehicle speed to increase While in the Range Selection Mode Cruise Grade Braking is not available See Range Selection Mode under Manual Mode on page 9 41 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive With this f...

Page 330: ...t change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes...

Page 331: ...nd 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...

Page 332: ...biliTrak on off button Then turn the vehicle off wait 15 seconds and then turn it back on again to reset the system If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Center DIC the vehic...

Page 333: ...the StabiliTrak system Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels engine speed management and by applying brakes to each individual wheel brake traction control as nece...

Page 334: ...ehicle 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 va...

Page 335: ...allow the shocks to inflate thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch Cruise Control WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not...

Page 336: ...t the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is...

Page 337: ...er Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruis...

Page 338: ...pedestrians bicyclists or pets If you do not use proper care before and while backing vehicle damage injury or death could occur Even with URPA always check behind the vehicle before backing up While...

Page 339: ...NERS MANUAL This message can occur under the following conditions The ultrasonic sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see...

Page 340: ...r Vision Camera System On or Off To turn the rear vision camera system on or off 1 Shift into P Park 2 Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the configure menu options then press the CONFIG hard key to s...

Page 341: ...the rear vision camera The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist URPA system must not be disabled to use the caution symbols If URPA has been disabled and the symbols have been turned on the Rear Parking Assist...

Page 342: ...ace driver vision RVC does not Detect objects that are outside the camera s field of view below the bumper or underneath the vehicle Detect children pedestrians bicyclists or pets Do not back the vehi...

Page 343: ...ration shows the field of view that the camera provides A View displayed by the camera B Corner of the rear bumper When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might no...

Page 344: ...her unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85 ethanol E85 See Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 9 60 For all other vehicles use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on pag...

Page 345: ...airs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel might be hard to find Never u...

Page 346: ...e not reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains...

Page 347: ...should contain no more than 70 ethanol It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85 If you do switch fuels it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible do not add less th...

Page 348: ...p will be yellow and state that E85 or gasoline can be used See Fuel E85 85 Ethanol on page 9 60 To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap...

Page 349: ...type of cap from your dealer The wrong type fuel cap might not fit properly might cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Ind...

Page 350: ...re are some important points There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure the rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you wi...

Page 351: ...the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index For more information about Carbon Monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 9 37 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of ex...

Page 352: ...e in contact with the vehicle The vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so the trailer will not strik...

Page 353: ...angerous If something goes wrong the rig could start to move People can be injured and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged When possible always park the rig on a flat surface If parking th...

Page 354: ...axle lubricant belts cooling system and brake system It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Towing Do n...

Page 355: ...t has to be used properly The following information has many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please re...

Page 356: ...Customer Assistance Offices Mexico on page 13 6 for more information 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 G...

Page 357: ...ee if the weights are proper If they are not adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on the Vehicle s Tires Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the in...

Page 358: ...out sway controls or refer to the trailer manufacturer s recommendations and instructions Weight Distributing Hitch Adjustment A Body to Ground Distance B Front of Vehicle When using a weight distribu...

Page 359: ...hicle s hydraulic system Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package The vehicle has a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector attached to the rear bumper beam next to th...

Page 360: ...Blue White Brake Switch White Ground It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center Tow Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow haul...

Page 361: ...ge or heavy load Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage t...

Page 362: ...Black plate 76 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 9 76 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...

Page 363: ...Brakes 10 27 Brake Fluid 10 28 Battery 10 29 All Wheel Drive 10 30 Front Axle 10 31 Rear Axle 10 31 Starter Switch Check 10 32 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 33 Ignition T...

Page 364: ...Quality Grading 10 66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 67 Wheel Replacement 10 68 Tire Chains 10 69 If a Tire Goes Flat 10 69 Tire Changing 10 71 Secondary Latch System 10 82 Full Size Spare Tire...

Page 365: ...ontain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Accessories and Modifications Adding non dealer accessories to...

Page 366: ...ut it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners En...

Page 367: ...Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release near the center of the grille 3 Push the secondary hood release to the right 4 Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure...

Page 368: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 10 6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 2 L V8 Engine...

Page 369: ...the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 13 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 10 8 H Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine O...

Page 370: ...ys dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do With Used Oil 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 mus...

Page 371: ...elow the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level g...

Page 372: ...e viscosity grade Engine oils approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not co...

Page 373: ...eded for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil...

Page 374: ...essary for up to a year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and r...

Page 375: ...ance on page 11 2 Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damag...

Page 376: ...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 6 for more information 2 Flip the handle up and...

Page 377: ...ormation 2 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 3 Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it ba...

Page 378: ...er See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace it at the first oil...

Page 379: ...rom the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 4 Clean the engine air cleaner filter sealing surfaces and the housing 5 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 6...

Page 380: ...could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heat...

Page 381: ...t If using this mixture nothing else needs to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 37 C 34 F outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 129 C 265 F engine temperature Protec...

Page 382: ...cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for more inform...

Page 383: ...he cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If no coolant is v...

Page 384: ...rly and tightly secured Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating There is a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant T...

Page 385: ...rom an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it...

Page 386: ...vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front If the warning does not come back on continue to drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and p...

Page 387: ...Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for reservoir location When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there is a lea...

Page 388: ...uid 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...

Page 389: ...nly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel Se...

Page 390: ...linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system WARNING If too much brake...

Page 391: ...luid 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 t...

Page 392: ...m the battery or use a battery trickle charger All Wheel Drive Transfer Case If the vehicle is equipped with All Wheel Drive be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section When to C...

Page 393: ...level from 0 mm 0 in to 3 2 mm 1 8 in below the fill plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole What...

Page 394: ...ly must be supported to get a true reading How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 1 0 mm to 19 mm 0 04 inch to 0 75 inches...

Page 395: ...ed 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 9 44 Be ready to apply...

Page 396: ...ine 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 To check the P Park mechanism s holdi...

Page 397: ...If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you this may mean the vertical aim of the headlamps needs to be adjusted It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the h...

Page 398: ...er of the projector lens of the low beam headlamp 4 At a wall measure from the ground upward A to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it 5 Draw or tape a horizontal line B on the wall the width...

Page 399: ...rclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam 9 Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line The lamp on the left A shows the correct he...

Page 400: ...adlamps After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Bac...

Page 401: ...bly making sure to line up the pins with the vehicle and tighten the screws License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs 1 Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket 2 Turn the bulb socket co...

Page 402: ...cal size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it...

Page 403: ...replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as you...

Page 404: ...Black plate 42 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 10 42 Vehicle Care...

Page 405: ...ock Brakes System 2 Fuses Usage 10 Trailer Back up Lamps 11 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Ba...

Page 406: ...41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control 44 Liftgate Release 45 Airbag System Battery 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Auxiliary Climate Control Ignition 49 Cent...

Page 407: ...nector Battery Power J Case Fuses Usage 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Spe...

Page 408: ...r is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage 1 R...

Page 409: ...ge 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 Unlock Feature 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 Lock Feature 22 Driver Information Center DIC...

Page 410: ...r Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Rear Sliding Window Wheels and Tires Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires mad...

Page 411: ...not spin the tires in excess of 55 km h 35 mph on slippery surfaces such as snow mud ice etc Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode See Tire Pressure for High Speed Operation on page 10 56...

Page 412: ...s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Dep...

Page 413: ...number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size asp...

Page 414: ...es are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in psi pounds per square inch or kPa kilopascal bef...

Page 415: ...of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 23 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an as...

Page 416: ...to the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 66 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 68 kg 150 lbs plus the rated cargo load See...

Page 417: ...ling and ride comfort Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Do not forget to check the pressure of the spare tire i...

Page 418: ...or the vehicle load If your vehicle has P265 65R18 or P285 45R22 size tires and you will be driving at high speeds speeds of 100 mph 160 km h or higher set the cold inflation pressure to 3 psi 20 kPa...

Page 419: ...tor to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash f...

Page 420: ...ight and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure Using the DIC tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver For additi...

Page 421: ...oes not have a TPMS sensor The TPMS malfunction light and DIC message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor The TPMS sensor matching process was started but not co...

Page 422: ...osition and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tire and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel...

Page 423: ...for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Always remove the tires if any of the following statements are true You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire You can see cor...

Page 424: ...l wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts be...

Page 425: ...o age Consult the tire manufacturer for more information on when tires should be replaced Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored...

Page 426: ...ge 10 61 and Tire Rotation on page 10 61 for information on proper tire rotation WARNING Tires could explode during improper service You or others could be injured or killed if you attempt to mount or...

Page 427: ...isted on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 23 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on your vehicle Different Size T...

Page 428: ...ominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grade...

Page 429: ...re life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 1...

Page 430: ...have the right wheel wheel bolts wheel nuts and TPMS sensors for the vehicle WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the b...

Page 431: ...icle and do not spin the wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving especially if...

Page 432: ...vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the veh...

Page 433: ...the vehicle has a flat tire B use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks A A Wheel Block B Flat Tire The following information explains how to repair or chang...

Page 434: ...ed in previously in this section The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger side top box storage unit To remove the tools do the following 1 Open the top door on the passenger sid...

Page 435: ...the extension F through the hole in the rear bumper G hoist shaft access hole Be sure the hoist end F of the extension connects to the hoist shaft E The ribbed square end of the extension is used to l...

Page 436: ...spare tire 7 Tilt the tire with slack in the cable to access the tire wheel retainer D Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch When...

Page 437: ...jack handle extensions D and the wheel wrench E 1 Do a safety check before proceeding See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 69 for more information 2 To remove the center cap place the chiseled end of th...

Page 438: ...vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 4 Position the jack under...

Page 439: ...ar 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 pr...

Page 440: ...wheel 8 Install the spare tire WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 9 Put the wheel nuts back on with t...

Page 441: ...h clockwise When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire you must also reinstall the center cap Line the tab on the back of the tab with the slot in the wheel Place the cap on the wheel and press unt...

Page 442: ...F Hoist End of Extension Tool G Hoist Shaft Access Hole H Wheel Wrench I Jack Handle Extension s J Spare Tire Lock 1 Put the tire A on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed...

Page 443: ...the tire part way upward Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel and is centered in the wheel opening 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by t...

Page 444: ...d to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle For the secondary latch to work the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...

Page 445: ...under Tire Changing on page 10 71 5 If the spare does not lower turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 15 cm 6 in of cable is exposed 6 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends wit...

Page 446: ...jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the hoist end of extensio...

Page 447: ...he vehicle s battery or batteries has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely WARNING Batteries can...

Page 448: ...n both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets Turn off the radio and all the lamps that are not needed This avoids sparks and helps s...

Page 449: ...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 WARNING Fans or other moving en...

Page 450: ...negative cable does not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Connect the other end of the ne...

Page 451: ...e 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 Towing T...

Page 452: ...els on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice Towing...

Page 453: ...nt metal or plastic on the vehicle Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer Follow all manufacturers directions regarding correct product usage necessary safety precautions and appr...

Page 454: ...mical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years To help keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bri...

Page 455: ...eels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could d...

Page 456: ...y with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can d...

Page 457: ...pply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth Notice Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on the vehicle could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When clea...

Page 458: ...n area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and rep...

Page 459: ...ners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based pr...

Page 460: ...lerator or brake pedal Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle If the floor mats need replacing it is recommended that...

Page 461: ...the vehicle warranty As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section We recommend having your dealer perform these services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to...

Page 462: ...ants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11 9 We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer Rotation of New Tires To...

Page 463: ...s pipes fittings and clamps and replacement if needed Windshield washer fluid level check See Washer Fluid on page 10 26 Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear cracking or contamination and windsh...

Page 464: ...herstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Restraint system component check See Safety System Check on page 3 24 Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks...

Page 465: ...ner Filter on page 10 16 Automatic transmission fluid and filter change severe service for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather in hilly or mountainous terrain when frequently t...

Page 466: ...mal service See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 13 All wheel drive only Transfer case fluid change normal service Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Check to be...

Page 467: ...s certification mark of the proper viscosity grade See Engine Oil on page 10 8 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 18 Hydr...

Page 468: ...pecial Lubricant GM Part No 12345879 in Canada 10953511 Hood Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi Purpose Lubricant...

Page 469: ...placement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 15908916 A308...

Page 470: ...ance 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 recei...

Page 471: ...Black plate 11 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 Service and Maintenance 11 11 Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 472: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 11 12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed...

Page 473: ...indshield from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is th...

Page 474: ...Air Conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant label located under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 16 0 L 16 9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 5 7 L 6 0 q...

Page 475: ...ack plate 3 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6 2LV8 F Automatic 1 01 mm 0 040 in Engine Drive Belt Routin...

Page 476: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual 2011 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES...

Page 477: ...orting Safety Defects to General Motors 13 17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 18 Event Data Recorders 13 18 OnStar 13 19 Navigation System 13 19 Radio Frequenc...

Page 478: ...le However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights T...

Page 479: ...offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVA...

Page 480: ...inual satisfaction STEP TWO If you are not satisfied please contact the general manager or the dealership owner to ask for their help If they are not able to resolve your case ask them to contact the...

Page 481: ...882 1112 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre...

Page 482: ...gm com Mexico From Mexico City 5329 0816 From Other Mexico Locations 01 800 466 0816 United States and Canada 1 866 466 8195 Costa Rica 00 800 052 1005 Guatemala 1 800 999 5252 Panama 00 800 052 0001...

Page 483: ...c com pages mds helpcenter faq do FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us My GM Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicl...

Page 484: ...lephone TTY U S only call 1 888 889 2438 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service have the following information ready Your name home addre...

Page 485: ...re if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service to jump start a dead battery Trip Routing Service Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most dir...

Page 486: ...as been received the Roadside Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to receive payment Alternative Service If assistance cannot be provided right away the Roadside Service ad...

Page 487: ...rt program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportati...

Page 488: ...is kept for an overnight warranty repair 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 prov...

Page 489: ...he parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safet...

Page 490: ...parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefully as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury call eme...

Page 491: ...essional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full...

Page 492: ...sterCard Discover visit Helm Inc at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Al...

Page 493: ...r vehicle has a safety defect notify Transport Canada immediately and notify General Motors of Canada Limited Call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield...

Page 494: ...in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in...

Page 495: ...The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar glove box kit at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada or by pressing the Q button...

Page 496: ...mmission FCC rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS 210 220 310 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause interference 2 The device must accept any interfer...

Page 497: ...bag Inflate 3 29 Where Are the Airbags 3 27 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 38 Passenger Status Indicator 5 14 Readiness Light 5 13 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 37 System Check 3 25...

Page 498: ...ent 10 39 Fog Lamps 6 8 Headlamp Aiming 10 35 Headlamps 10 37 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 38 License Plate Lamps 10 39 Taillamps Turn Signal Sidemarker Stoplamps and Backup Lamps 10 38 Bu...

Page 499: ...2 Cooling System 10 18 Engine Messages 5 29 Courtesy Transportation Program 13 11 Covers Cargo Panels 4 6 Cruise Control 9 49 Light 5 22 Cupholders 4 1 Customer Assistance 13 6 Text Telephone TTY User...

Page 500: ...tment Fuse Block 10 41 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 41 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 46 Overload 10 40 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10 16 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 15 Compartment Overview 1...

Page 501: ...els in Foreign Countries 9 59 Gasoline Specifications 9 59 Gauge 5 11 Management Active 9 36 Recommended 9 58 Requirements California 9 59 System Messages 5 31 Fuel Economy Driving for Better 1 22 Ful...

Page 502: ...untain Roads 9 19 Hood 10 5 Horn 5 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 13 I Ignition Positions 9 31 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 10 33 Immobilizer 2 17 Infants and Young Children Restraints 3 42...

Page 503: ...ocking 2 7 Door 2 7 Lockout Protection 2 8 Power Door 2 7 Safety 2 8 Loss of Control 9 6 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH SYSTEM 3 48 Lumbar Adjustment 3 5 Front Seats 3 5 M Maintenance Re...

Page 504: ...5 Oil Engine 10 8 Engine Oil Life System 10 12 Messages 5 30 Pressure Light 5 21 Older Children Restraints 3 40 Online Owner Center 13 7 OnStar System 1 23 Outlets Power 5 7 Overheated Engine Protect...

Page 505: ...9 48 Rear Seat Audio RSA System 7 40 Rear Seat Entertainment System 7 31 Rear Seat Audio RSA 7 40 Rear Seats 3 8 Rear Vision Camera RVC 9 54 Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming 2 21 Reclining Seatback...

Page 506: ...24 Satellite Radio 7 15 Scheduled Maintenance 11 2 Scheduling Appointments 13 11 Seats Head Restraints 3 2 Heated and Ventilated Front 3 7 Lumbar Adjustment Front 3 5 Power Adjustment Front 3 3 Rear...

Page 507: ...Tailgate 2 15 Taillamps Bulb Replacement 10 38 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 6 Theft Deterrent Systems 2 17 Immobilizer 2 17 Throttle Adjustable 9 30 Time 5 7 Tires Buying New Tires 10 63 Chains 10 69...

Page 508: ...trol 9 3 Load Limits 9 23 Messages 5 27 Personalization 5 35 Remote Start 2 5 Security 2 16 Towing 10 89 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 10 54 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 12 1 Service Parts Identific...

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