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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011

2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

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In Brief

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Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Seats and Restraints

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Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Storage

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Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls

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Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Infotainment System

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Controls

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Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Driving and Operating

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Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-7

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Vehicle Care

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Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

Service and Maintenance

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Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-1
Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-2

Technical Data

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Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Index

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Escalade Hybrid

Page 1: ...essages 5 5 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving Information 9 1 Starting and Operating 9 2 Engine Exhaust 9 7 Au...

Page 2: ...to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this ma...

Page 3: ...he vehicle It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle s features and controls Index A good place to l...

Page 4: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 iv Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 5: ...he column shift lever to the M Manual position The current range will appear next to the M This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible As an example when 3 Third gear is selec...

Page 6: ...ght choose Four Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills N Neutral Shift the vehicle s transfer case to N Neutral only w...

Page 7: ...nformation Automatic Engine Start Stop Feature Start the engine as you would any other engine See Starting the Engine in the owner manual for more information on starting The hybrid system provides ve...

Page 8: ...g of the engine from Auto Stop mode is called Auto Start EV Mode The vehicle also has an EV mode which uses only the electric motor to move the vehicle With light acceleration the vehicle will drive i...

Page 9: ...rvice Never try to do your own service on hybrid components You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work Service and repair of these hybrid components shoul...

Page 10: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 1 6 In Brief 2 NOTES...

Page 11: ...ct to open When the battery disconnect is open the hybrid battery will be off and the vehicle will not start The airbag readiness light and or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM warning message may come on in the...

Page 12: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 3 2 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES...

Page 13: ...e a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts The power outlet is located in the rear cargo area on the driver side An indicator light on the...

Page 14: ...Retained Accessory Power RAP off and then back on The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected The power outlet is not desig...

Page 15: ...2 Tachometer 5 3 Fuel Economy Gauge 5 3 Charging System Light 5 4 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 4 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC 5 5 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages 5 5 Battery Vol...

Page 16: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 5 2 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown Metric similar...

Page 17: ...able to move and the engine could restart by an Auto Start at any time OFF position indicates that either the vehicle was turned off or the engine has stalled When the engine is on the tachometer indi...

Page 18: ...ter DIC message may also appear See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 5 for more information This light could indicate that there are electrical problems Have it checked right away If a short di...

Page 19: ...C in the owner manual Coolant Temperature Press the vehicle information button until COOLANT TEMP displays This display shows the temperature of the engine coolant in either degrees Celsius C or degre...

Page 20: ...f the road to a safe location and have your vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for service See Brakes Brake System Warning Light and ABS Brake System Warning Light in the owner manual This message ma...

Page 21: ...vehicle may continue to operate but you need to have it serviced as soon as possible SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering Have y...

Page 22: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 5 8 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 23: ...oduction 7 1 Introduction The vehicle has a navigation radio system See the owner manual for more information Press the CONFIG button on the radio to display the hybrid screen The screen shows Auto St...

Page 24: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES...

Page 25: ...tem select the AUTO mode and the desired temperature setting The climate control system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction The climate control system continues to adjust the cli...

Page 26: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 8 2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES...

Page 27: ...akes Regenerative Braking 9 16 Towing Trailer Towing 9 16 Towing Equipment 9 17 Driving Information Steering This vehicle has On Demand Electric Assist Power Steering instead of conventional full time...

Page 28: ...ment on page 9 17 for more information Auto Stop The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature After a successful engine start the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode Some of the vehicle cond...

Page 29: ...ne from Auto Stop mode is called Auto Start Some of the vehicle conditions that may cause the engine to Auto Start are The hood is opened The gear selector is in M Manual Mode The hybrid battery state...

Page 30: ...ood Fuse Block with a clip Carefully remove the wire tie which secures the electrical cord Do not cut the electrical cord 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the...

Page 31: ...r case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral If you are pulling a trailer see Driving C...

Page 32: ...s firmly set before you leave it After you move the shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward...

Page 33: ...ued However once the brake pedal is released the vehicle can move The vehicle s engine can also restart at any time Shift to P Park and turn the ignition to LOCK OFF before exiting the vehicle Follow...

Page 34: ...ll even if the shift lever is in P Park if the transfer case is in Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear Two Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low not in...

Page 35: ...of Control in the owner manual When temperatures are very cold the transmission s gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up Shifts may be more noticeable wit...

Page 36: ...Fourth cannot be used until it is selected The Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle and engine speed while driving down a hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of ge...

Page 37: ...pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time While driving on clean dry pavement and during tight turns you may experience a vibration in the steering system...

Page 38: ...power to the front wheels Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than Two Wheel Drive High 4 m Four Wheel Drive High Use the four wheel high position when you need extra traction...

Page 39: ...vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km h 3 mph with the transmission in N Neutral The preferred method for shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1...

Page 40: ...ay have significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between Four Wheel Drive Low and Four Wheel Drive High ranges or from N Neutral while the engine is running If the knob is turned to the Fou...

Page 41: ...ed transfer case shift position Two Wheel Drive High Four Wheel Drive High AUTO After the transfer case has shifted out of N Neutral the N Neutral light will go out 4 Release the parking brake prior t...

Page 42: ...oller applies the hydraulic brakes through its high pressure accumulator you may occasionally hear the motor driven pump when it recharges the system This is normal In the event of a controller proble...

Page 43: ...not be exceeded Towing Equipment Trailer Brakes If a trailer is being towed that has trailer brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 40 km h 25 mph the vehicle may...

Page 44: ...Black plate 18 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 9 18 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES...

Page 45: ...System 10 9 Power Steering Fluid 10 13 Battery 10 13 Four Wheel Drive 10 14 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 15 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 15 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 15...

Page 46: ...per replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong...

Page 47: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 Vehicle Care 10 3 2 NOTES...

Page 48: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 10 4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 0 L V8 Engine...

Page 49: ...on Fluid on page 10 6 E Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes in the owner manual F See Engine Compartment Fuse Block in the owner manual G Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid in the owner m...

Page 50: ...Fluid Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too...

Page 51: ...vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 4 for more information 2 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 w...

Page 52: ...Overview on page 10 4 for more information 2 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...

Page 53: ...Notice If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible damage to the Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Drive Mo...

Page 54: ...e tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface If it is not there might be a leak a...

Page 55: ...r turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressur...

Page 56: ...rning the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Add the pre mixed DEX COOL available at your dealer to the DMCM coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 4 Tu...

Page 57: ...t number on the original battery label when a new standard 12 volt battery is needed Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect test or replace the hybrid bat...

Page 58: ...when ready to drive the vehicle Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 1 to determine how often to check the lubricant How to Check Lubric...

Page 59: ...and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like...

Page 60: ...BECM FAN 3 ACCM Fuses Usage 4 CAB HTR PMP 5 EMPTY 6 COOL PUMP Fuses Usage 7 EPS 8 Drive Motor Generator Control Module 1 9 Drive Motor Generator Control Module 2 10 BECM J Case Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan...

Page 61: ...t have enough air under inflation you can get the following Tire overloading and over heating which could lead to a blowout Premature or irregular wear Poor handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires...

Page 62: ...n no more than 1 6 km 1 mile Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the reco...

Page 63: ...art to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your v...

Page 64: ...n light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle s...

Page 65: ...y five seconds The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen 4 Start with the driver side front tire 5 Remove the valve ca...

Page 66: ...ct rotation pattern shown here After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits in the owner m...

Page 67: ...ut you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible WARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire Re inflating a tire after it has been driven on while...

Page 68: ...e sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment...

Page 69: ...tion date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the...

Page 70: ...ory power outlets See Power Outlets in the owner manual If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette ligh...

Page 71: ...n the vehicle 12 Turn the sealant air hose G counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem 13 Replace the tire valve stem cap 14 Replace the sealant air hose G and the power plug C back in th...

Page 72: ...have the tire repaired or replaced Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant I...

Page 73: ...h air only 11 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Press...

Page 74: ...ster B so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor 5 Lift the sealant canister B from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister See your dealer for more inform...

Page 75: ...mpressor kit 2 Locate the tire sealant and compressor kit 3 Remove the sealant and compressor kit by pulling the velcro strip up and back 4 Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its plastic tray...

Page 76: ...hicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle If the other...

Page 77: ...parks and helps save both batteries It could save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote posit...

Page 78: ...hey do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive goes to positive or to a remote positive terminal if th...

Page 79: ...rs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal Jumper Cable Removal...

Page 80: ...the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to rea...

Page 81: ...rocedure to dinghy tow a four wheel drive vehicle 1 Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P Park 2 Turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake...

Page 82: ...e warranty Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for...

Page 83: ...rake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 8 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF After towing see Shifting Out of N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 9 11 Dolly To...

Page 84: ...that the front wheels are locked into the straight position WARNING Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P P...

Page 85: ...Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 2 Scheduled Maintenance In addition to the scheduled maintenance services described in the owner manual the following service should be performed Once a Yea...

Page 86: ...ehicle and can be obtained from your dealer See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle Usage Fluid Lubricant Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling...

Page 87: ...Black plate 1 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 Technical Data 12 1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Engine Drive Belt Routing 12 3...

Page 88: ...and Filter Replacement 10 9 L 11 5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2 7 L 2 9 qt 6 0L V8 Engine Cooling System 17 3 L 18 3 qt Fuel Tank 92 7 L 24 5 gal Transmissio...

Page 89: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6 0LV8 J Automatic 1 02 mm 0 040 in Engine Drive Belt Routing...

Page 90: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES...

Page 91: ...trol Systems 8 1 Air Conditioning 8 1 Heating 8 1 Cluster IP 5 2 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 10 24 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap DMCM 10 9 Cooling System DMCM 10 9 D Door Ajar Messages 5 6 Drive Mot...

Page 92: ...er 5 3 H Heater Engine Coolant 9 4 Heating and Air Conditioning 8 1 High Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 15 I Instrument Cluster 5 2 Introduction ii 7 1 J Jump Starting 10 31 L Lights Charging System 5...

Page 93: ...ant Kit Tire 10 24 Service Doing Your Own Work 10 2 Vehicle Messages 5 7 Shifting Into Park 9 5 Specifications and Capacities 12 2 Starting the Vehicle 9 2 Steering 9 1 Fluid Power 10 13 Storage Rear...

Page 94: ...i 4 INDEX U Using this Supplement iii V Vehicle Canadian Owners ii Messages 5 5 Starting 9 2 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 31 Tire Pressure 10 17 Voltage Devices and Wir...

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