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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011

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Page 1: ...nment 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 Automatic Transmissio...

Page 2: ...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 manual Keep this manua...

Page 3: ...ot 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 look for what you nee...

Page 4: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 iv Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 5: ...er 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 selected 1 First through...

Page 6: ...l 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 when towing the vehic...

Page 7: ...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 very quiet engine star...

Page 8: ...m 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 in EV mode EV mode i...

Page 9: ...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 should only be performed...

Page 10: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 1 6 In Brief 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 11: ...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 Driver Information C...

Page 12: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 3 2 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 13: ...t 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 outlet turns on to...

Page 14: ...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 designed for the followin...

Page 15: ...l 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 Voltage and Charging Me...

Page 16: ...ck plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 5 2 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown Metric similar I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e d...

Page 17: ...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 indicates the engine s r...

Page 18: ...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 distance must be driv...

Page 19: ...l 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 degrees Fahrenheit F Vehi...

Page 20: ...e 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 may also come on when...

Page 21: ...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 your vehicle serviced...

Page 22: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 5 8 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 23: ...ction 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 Stop Battery Charging...

Page 24: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 25: ...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 climate control settin...

Page 26: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 8 2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 27: ...raking 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 hydraulic power st...

Page 28: ...r 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 conditions that allow th...

Page 29: ...ode 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 of charge is too l...

Page 30: ...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 cord into an ungro...

Page 31: ...ral 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 Characteristics and...

Page 32: ...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 you If you can it m...

Page 33: ...e 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 the proper steps to...

Page 34: ...t 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 Neutral See Shiftin...

Page 35: ...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 with a cold transmissi...

Page 36: ...ed 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 gears When you move th...

Page 37: ...eel 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 The vehicle has Sta...

Page 38: ...heels 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 such as on snowy or...

Page 39: ...ped 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 to 2 mph Turn the kn...

Page 40: ...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 Four Wheel Drive High A...

Page 41: ...ift 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 to moving the vehicl...

Page 42: ...ydraulic 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 problem the brake pedal m...

Page 43: ...ing 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 go into auto stop...

Page 44: ...Black plate 18 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 9 18 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 45: ...teering 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 Wheels and Tires T...

Page 46: ...s 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 fasteners are used...

Page 47: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 Vehicle Care 10 3 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 48: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 10 4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 0 L V8 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 49: ...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 manual H Hybrid Auxil...

Page 50: ...ch 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 little fluid could c...

Page 51: ...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 wait three seconds a...

Page 52: ...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 it back out again 4...

Page 53: ...re 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 Motor Generator Contro...

Page 54: ...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 at the DMCM cooler co...

Page 55: ...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 pressure cap Notice Using...

Page 56: ...nt 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 Turn the ignition to O...

Page 57: ...ginal 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 battery See your deale...

Page 58: ...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 Lubricant Active Transfer...

Page 59: ...ver 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 the radio or cigaret...

Page 60: ...es 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 1 TRANS PUMP Auxil...

Page 61: ...der 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 have too much air o...

Page 62: ...m 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 recommended pressure on...

Page 63: ...ould 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 vehicle shows the si...

Page 64: ...ff 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 original equipment...

Page 65: ...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 cap from the valve ca...

Page 66: ...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 manual for an example...

Page 67: ...er 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 severely under infl...

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

Page 69: ...nt 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 sealant canister an...

Page 70: ...ee 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 lighter Do not pinch th...

Page 71: ...n 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 their original locatio...

Page 72: ...ed 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 If a tire goes flat a...

Page 73: ...e the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 17 Th...

Page 74: ...tor 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 information To install a...

Page 75: ...e 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 assembly To store th...

Page 76: ...ther 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 vehicle s system i...

Page 77: ...e 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 positive and a remote ne...

Page 78: ...t 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 the vehicle has one N...

Page 79: ...red 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 A Heavy Unpainted M...

Page 80: ...distance that will be travelled Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for addi...

Page 81: ...sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 9 11 for the pro...

Page 82: ...he ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly...

Page 83: ...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 Towing Rear Towing Re...

Page 84: ...els 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 Park The driver or o...

Page 85: ...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 Year This vehicle has...

Page 86: ...btained 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 System Always use...

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 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 88: ...nt 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 Transmission fluid capacity is...

Page 89: ...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 I n f o r ma t i o nP...

Page 90: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2011 12 4 Technical Data 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 91: ...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 Motor Generator Control...

Page 92: ...ne 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 4 Engine Oil Pressur...

Page 93: ...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 4 1 Storing the Tir...

Page 94: ...his 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 Wiring 10 15 W Wiring H...

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