Cadillac Escalade 2016 Manual Download Page 335

Page: 335 / 357

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-9369153) -

2016 - crc - 6/19/15

334

Service and Maintenance

Every Engine Oil Change

Change engine oil and filter.
Reset oil life system. See

and

An Emission

Control Service.

Engine coolant level check. See

Engine Coolant

268

Engine cooling system
inspection. Visual inspection of
hoses, pipes, fittings, and
clamps and replacement,
if needed.

Windshield washer fluid level
check. See

Washer Fluid

272

Windshield wiper blade
inspection for wear, cracking,
or contamination and windshield
and wiper blade cleaning,
if contaminated. See

Exterior

Care

323

. Worn or damaged

wiper blade replacement. See

Wiper Blade Replacement

278

Tire inflation pressures check.
See

Tire Pressure

293

Tire wear inspection. See

Tire

Inspection

299

Rotate tires if necessary. See

Tire Rotation

299

Fluids visual leak check (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). A leak in any
system must be repaired and the
fluid level checked.

Engine air cleaner filter
inspection. See

Engine Air

Cleaner/Filter

266

Brake system inspection (or
every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). See

Exterior Care

323

Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear
at least once a year. See

Exterior Care

323

Lubricate the steering and
suspension components at least
every other oil change.
(If equipped with grease fittings)

Body hinges and latches, key
lock cylinders, rear compartment
hinges, outer tailgate handle
pivot points, and folding seat
hardware lubrication. See

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants

338

. More frequent

lubrication may be required
when the vehicle is exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth makes them
last longer, seal better, and not
stick or squeak.

Restraint system component
check. See

Safety System

Check

Fuel system inspection for
damage or leaks.

Exhaust system and nearby heat
shields inspection for loose or
damaged components.

Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See

Tire Changing

306

Summary of Contents for Escalade 2016

Page 1: ...25_ARA ESCALADE MID EAST Arabic C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2k16_CS6_Cadillac_Escalade_23133525_ARA_rev3_24_14 ai 1 6 22 2015 1 46 06 PM 2k16_CS6_Cadillac_Escalade_23133525_ARA_rev3_24_14 ai 1 6 22 2015 1 46...

Page 2: ...duction 2 In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 28 Seats and Restraints 53 Storage 109 Instruments and Controls 114 Lighting 166 Infotainment System 175 Climate Controls 176 Driving and Operating 184 Vehi...

Page 3: ...le in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehic...

Page 4: ...rt Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the Index 0 Adjustable Pedals 9 Airbag Readiness Light Antilock Brak...

Page 5: ...Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369153 2016 crc 6 19 15 4 Introduction 2 NOTES...

Page 6: ...Adjustment 16 Interior Lighting 17 Exterior Lighting 17 Windshield Wiper Washer 18 Climate Controls 19 Transmission 19 Four Wheel Drive 20 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 21 Steering Wheel Contr...

Page 7: ...Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369153 2016 crc 6 19 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown Metric Similar...

Page 8: ...Headlamp System 0 169 9 Infotainment 0 175 10 Glove Box Button See Glove Box 0 109 Parking Assist Button See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 233 Lane Keep Assist LKA 0 244 If Equipped Trac...

Page 9: ...y or may not be on your specific vehicle For more detailed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter i...

Page 10: ...Remote start can be extended Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the veh...

Page 11: ...ess the touch pad while closing the liftgate This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched To open the liftglass press the button 2 above the license plate Close the liftglass before opening the liftga...

Page 12: ...the center stack Press and release or hold to scroll through features Press Up 2 to make upward adjustments of the selected feature Press Rearward 3 to make rearward adjustments of the selected featu...

Page 13: ...rd or rearward Press Up 2 or Down 4 to adjust lumbar up or down See Lumbar Adjustment 0 56 To adjust bolster support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to bolster support...

Page 14: ...ctivated and adjusted as follows 1 Turn the selection control 1 to view massage options on the center stack display 2 Select massage feature 3 Press up or down to select massage type See Massage 0 60...

Page 15: ...ts The buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack To operate the engine must be running Press I or to heat the driver or passenger seatback only Press J or z to heat the driver or passe...

Page 16: ...ted by the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System 0 83 The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status I...

Page 17: ...l System 0 176 Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped Press the control to move the steering wheel up and down or forward and rearward Do not adj...

Page 18: ...s off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner if...

Page 19: ...e turn signal lever The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with z FRONT on it 1 Fast wipes w Slow wipes 3 INT Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense For intermittent wi...

Page 20: ...assenger Temperature Controls 3 Fan Control 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 5 A C Mode Air Conditioning 6 Climate Control Selection Application Tray Button 7 Rear Rear Climate Control Touch Screen 8 A...

Page 21: ...case knob is to the left of the steering wheel Use this knob to shift into and out of the different four wheel drive modes 2 m This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations AU...

Page 22: ...white indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in memory press the control up briefly to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate If th...

Page 23: ...Braking FAB System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has FAB which includes Intelligent Brake Assist IBA When the system detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in...

Page 24: ...ms for Parking or Backing 0 233 Rear Vision Camera RVC If equipped RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the center stack display when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse to aid with...

Page 25: ...lectrical equipment such as a cell phone MP3 player etc The vehicle has five accessory power outlets One near the cupholders on the center console One inside the center console One on the rear of the...

Page 26: ...the sunroof is closed The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manually If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it...

Page 27: ...sures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance Maintain the correct tire pressures See Tire Pressure Monitor S...

Page 28: ...onomy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time When road and weather conditions are appropriate use cr...

Page 29: ...rs 45 Power Mirrors 45 Folding Mirrors 46 Heated Mirrors 47 Blind Spot Mirrors 47 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 48 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 48 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 48 Child View...

Page 30: ...equipment If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range Check the distance The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal...

Page 31: ...f the passenger door is open when Q is pressed all doors lock Pressing Q arms the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 43 If equipped with auto mirror folding pressing and holding Q for one second...

Page 32: ...m 3 ft of the door being opened If the vehicle has this feature there will be a button on the outside door handles Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock unlock press f...

Page 33: ...k Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization 0 156 Temporarily Disable Passive Locking Feature Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door...

Page 34: ...NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the vehicle See Key and Lock Messages 0 148 To start the vehicle 1 Open the cent...

Page 35: ...ted remotely depending on the outside temperature The rear defog and heated and cooled seats if equipped may also come on See Heated and Cooled Front Seats 0 60 and Vehicle Personalization 0 156 Laws...

Page 36: ...on can be requested 30 seconds after starting A maximum of two remote starts or a single start with an extension is allowed between ignition cycles The vehicle s ignition must be turned on and then ba...

Page 37: ...key cylinder is covered by a cap Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder 1 Pull the handle open fully 2 Slide the cap inward and remove to expose the key cylinder 3 Replace the cap by sliding i...

Page 38: ...s The vehicle may have an automatic lock unlock feature This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization 0 156 Lockout Protection If the vehicle is of...

Page 39: ...bon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the...

Page 40: ...he pull cup to lower and close the liftgate Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate This will cause the liftgate to be unlatched If equipped with Keyless Access the RKE transmitter must...

Page 41: ...dle cannot be used to close the liftgate Do not manually force the liftgate to open or close during a power cycle The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled in extremely low temperatures or after...

Page 42: ...r 3 4 mode and open the liftgate 2 Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed 3 Press and hold l next to the latch...

Page 43: ...r foot under the bumper the liftgate will not activate Do not touch the liftgate until it has stopped moving This feature may be temporarily disabled under some conditions If the liftgate does not res...

Page 44: ...hold j for four seconds again to enable them The DIC will display a message Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal Vehicle...

Page 45: ...ter all occupants have exited Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm How...

Page 46: ...tem and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Wa...

Page 47: ...olding mirrors if The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded unfolded The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position The mirrors vibrate at normal...

Page 48: ...ng distance away the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror 2 As the vehicle gets closer the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves outboard 3 As the vehicle...

Page 49: ...e for about 30 seconds The ignition is turned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 156 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearvi...

Page 50: ...er a front window or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave keys in a vehicle with children W...

Page 51: ...ndow switch up until the window is fully closed 4 Hold the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is fully closed The window is now reprogrammed Express Window Anti Pinch Feature If...

Page 52: ...s on Press Z again to deactivate the rear window locks Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window or if equipped extend al...

Page 53: ...tomatically raise The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays The sunshade must be opened and closed manuall...

Page 54: ...g Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 76 Airbag System Airbag System 77 Where Are the Airbags 79 When Should an Airbag Inflate 80 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 81 How Does an Airbag Restrain 81 What...

Page 55: ...re 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 neck injury...

Page 56: ...he top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locke...

Page 57: ...the selected feature Press Down 4 to make downward adjustments of the selected feature Press Forward 5 to make forward adjustments of the selected feature Base Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat Move...

Page 58: ...lster support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust bolster support inward or outward Upper Shoulder Support To adjust upper shoulder support if equipped Press and release or hol...

Page 59: ...t Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Memory Seats The SET 1 2 and B Exit buttons on the driver door are used to m...

Page 60: ...eat controls press the power tilt and telescoping steering column control or press the adjustable pedal control If the vehicle driver has changed in some vehicles the Driver ID may be displayed for th...

Page 61: ...ions on the center stack display 2 Select massage feature 3 Press up or down to select the massage type 4 Press forward or rearward to change the intensity 5 To activate massage at last massage type a...

Page 62: ...ly if enabled in vehicle personalization When it is cold outside the heated seats turn on and when it is hot outside the cooled seats turn on The heated or cooled seats are canceled when the ignition...

Page 63: ...once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the hi...

Page 64: ...l Fold and Tumble Feature Warning Do not leave the second row seat in a tumbled position while the vehicle is in motion A tumbled seat is not locked It can move when the vehicle is in motion People in...

Page 65: ...Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded or folded and tumbled could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash Be...

Page 66: ...ore driving the vehicle Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place Warning Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat could cause injury to the...

Page 67: ...m the cargo area 1 Make sure that there is nothing under in front of or on the seat 2 Press the button 1 on the side trim of the cargo area to fold the seatback The left button folds the left seatback...

Page 68: ...w Seats Folding the Seatback Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety Continued Caution Continued be...

Page 69: ...t Position 1 Second Row Power Seat Buttons 2 Third Row Power Seat Buttons To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat 2 Press and hold the sw...

Page 70: ...ssengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Always wear a safety belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indic...

Page 71: ...nbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly Sit up straight and always keep your feet...

Page 72: ...the Index 2 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The lap shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go...

Page 73: ...ion for instructions on use and important safety information 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt For third row seats it may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt thro...

Page 74: ...to the desired position try to move it down without pushing the release button to make sure it has locked into position Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System The vehicle may have the Automatic Safe...

Page 75: ...e belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces Rear safety belt comfort guid...

Page 76: ...t falling off of it The belt should be close to but not contacting the neck To remove and store the comfort guide squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide...

Page 77: ...apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders 0 128 Keep safety belts clean and dry See...

Page 78: ...for the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the second and third row passengers seated directly behind the front...

Page 79: ...t or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Saf...

Page 80: ...if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light 0 129 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag i...

Page 81: ...h any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating roof rail airbag will be blocked When Should an Airbag Inflate This vehicle is equipped with airbags See Airbag System 0 77 Airbags are...

Page 82: ...ct airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts A seat mounted side impact airbag is designed to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is str...

Page 83: ...st partially inflated for some time after they inflate Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbags see Where Are the Airbags 0 79 The parts of the a...

Page 84: ...t get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for the vehicle covers the need...

Page 85: ...child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the pass...

Page 86: ...bag Readiness Light 0 129 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front ou...

Page 87: ...erly in the seat or that the child restraint locking feature is engaged If this happens use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger fronta...

Page 88: ...e recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 88 for more informati...

Page 89: ...iginal seat trim is replaced with non GM covers 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 enha...

Page 90: ...injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them Continued Warning Continued inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If...

Page 91: ...n to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt shou...

Page 92: ...he distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped ar...

Page 93: ...r very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front outboard seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It...

Page 94: ...ot remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by Continued Warning Continued...

Page 95: ...TCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When se...

Page 96: ...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 even if the airbag is...

Page 97: ...ith the LATCH system this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the child Make sure to...

Page 98: ...p tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether...

Page 99: ...h top tether anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion To assist in locating the...

Page 100: ...he child restraint will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions t...

Page 101: ...straint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock and tighten the belt behind the child restraint after the child restraint has been install...

Page 102: ...Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 96 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 1 3 Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child res...

Page 103: ...ther around the inboard or outboard side of the head restraint If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the hea...

Page 104: ...hen the child restraint is removed reinstall the head restraint before the seating position is used Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly there is a greater chance...

Page 105: ...locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child rest...

Page 106: ...the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull t...

Page 107: ...ld Restraints Front Passenger Seat This vehicle has airbags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint 0 94 In addition the vehicle has a pa...

Page 108: ...raint say that the top strap must be anchored When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the followi...

Page 109: ...aint as you tighten the belt Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child re...

Page 110: ...ge Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Touch the b...

Page 111: ...st Storage For vehicles with a rear seat armrest pull the loop at the top of the armrest down to access the cupholders Rear Storage There is storage in the floor of the rear cargo area Lift the handle...

Page 112: ...im panels To return the cover to the retracted position 1 Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover posts from the retaining sockets 2 Let the cover move forward to the full retracted position...

Page 113: ...fied accessory carrier If equipped the roof rack can be used to load items For roof racks that do not have crossrails included GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory See your dealer...

Page 114: ...ceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Vehicle Load Limits 0 196 A Center High Mounted Stoplamp CHMSL is located above the...

Page 115: ...Service Electric Parking Brake Light 133 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 133 Tow Haul Mode Light 134 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 134 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 134 Traction Off Light 134 StabiliT...

Page 116: ...amming 163 Universal Remote System Operation 165 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the power tilt and telescoping steering wheel if equipped Press the control to move the steering wheel up...

Page 117: ...lade Replacement 0 278 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor An internal circuit breaker to the motor will stop the motor until it cools down Wiper Parking If the ignition is put in OFF while...

Page 118: ...z AUTO is turned on a message may display indicating that the wiper band must be in one of the sensitivity settings for Rainsense to operate Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automatic car...

Page 119: ...er will automatically park under the rear spoiler The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N Neutral or the vehicle speed has increased Reverse Gear Wipes If the rea...

Page 120: ...Touch 12 24 Hr for a 12 or 24 hour clock 4 Touch Back to go back to the previous menu Date To set the date 1 Touch the SETTINGS screen button then touch Time and Date 2 Touch Set Date then touch or to...

Page 121: ...en the RKE transmitter and the vehicle and the vehicle may not start See Ignition Positions 0 201 The power outlets inside the center console and on the rear of the center console are powered when the...

Page 122: ...ault is detected The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a...

Page 123: ...ngs or paper clips between the phone and charging pad will become very hot On the rare occasion that the charging system does not detect a metal object and the object gets wedged between the phone and...

Page 124: ...items are put in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray To remove the ashtray pull it from th...

Page 125: ...Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369153 2016 crc 6 19 15 124 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Balanced Cluster Shown...

Page 126: ...he interactive display zones on the cluster 2 Press SEL to enter the Options menu 3 Scroll down to highlight Display Layout Then press SEL to select it 4 Each layout in the menu is represented by a sm...

Page 127: ...SEL while Fav Button Options is highlighted to select between FAV Primary and SEEK Primary This selection allows for configuration of the C and B steering wheel controls When FAV Primary is selected p...

Page 128: ...e show a problem with the fuel gauge At the service station the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated For example the...

Page 129: ...r When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle may continu...

Page 130: ...d even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the vehicle serviced right away If there is a problem with the airbag system a Driver Information Center DIC message may also come on See Airba...

Page 131: ...he battery When this light comes on or is flashing the Driver Information Center DIC also displays a message See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages 0 145 If a short distance must be driven with the...

Page 132: ...light is still flashing follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible If the light is on steady A malfunction has been detected Diagnosis and service may be requir...

Page 133: ...orking the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake sy...

Page 134: ...t is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level The vehicle can still be driven but should be taken to a dealer as soon as possible See Electric Parking Brake 0 218 If a message displ...

Page 135: ...LKA Light This light is green if LKA is available to assist LKA may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that...

Page 136: ...l System TCS is also off If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off See Tracti...

Page 137: ...Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated A Driver Information Center DIC tire pressure message may also display See Tire Messages 0 153 Stop as soon a...

Page 138: ...how it is working It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel The light turns off when fuel is added If it does not have the vehicle serviced Security Light The security light should come on br...

Page 139: ...e cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active See Cruise Control 0 223 Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise Control A...

Page 140: ...list of possible info displays 4 Press SEL while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item When an item is selected a checkmark will appear next to it DIC Information Displays The follow...

Page 141: ...timer To start the timer press SEL while this display is active The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset To stop the timer press SEL briefly while this...

Page 142: ...ife System 0 264 Oil Pressure Shows the engine oil pressure in kPa kilopascals or psi pounds per square inch Engine Hours Shows the total number of hours the engine has run Transmission Fluid Temperat...

Page 143: ...ment cluster See Vehicle Personalization 0 156 and Cluster Settings Menu under Instrument Cluster 0 124 HUD Display on the Vehicle Windshield The HUD may display some of the following vehicle informat...

Page 144: ...This is normal Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see HUD Views There are four views in the HUD Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any vie...

Page 145: ...reading rpm reading transmission positions and gear shift indicator Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD...

Page 146: ...ng beyond a reasonable point The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed At the point that features are disabled this message displays Turn off unnecessary acc...

Page 147: ...h the Global Positioning System GPS Cruise Control Messages ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC speed is set See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 225 ADAPTIV...

Page 148: ...is message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 127 To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning c...

Page 149: ...ible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle s engine power is reduced Reduced engine power can affect the veh...

Page 150: ...ATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced See Bulb Replacement 0 280 and Replacement Bulbs 0 281 TURN SIGNAL ON This message is dis...

Page 151: ...is blocked Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue The Lane Keep Assist LKA and the Lane Departure Warning LDW system will not operate Forward Collisio...

Page 152: ...lert FCA Front Automatic Braking FAB System Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing and or Lane Keep Assist LKA system may not work Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired SERVI...

Page 153: ...if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 220 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the Magnetic Rid...

Page 154: ...essage may display if a problem occurs with the electric power steering system If this message appears steering effort may be slightly higher than normal The vehicle is still safe to drive Use caution...

Page 155: ...disabled due to an overheated condition The vehicle will run in two wheel drive when this message is present Once the four wheel drive system cools down the message turns off and the four wheel drive...

Page 156: ...This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level When towing use Tow Haul Mode to prevent damage to the engine or transmission See Tow Haul Mode 0 212 Vehicle Re...

Page 157: ...able Time and Date Language Language Valet Mode Radio Vehicle Bluetooth Voice Display Rear Camera Return to Factory Settings Software Information Detailed information for each menu follows Time and Da...

Page 158: ...than this level the volume is adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume press or to increase or decrease Audio Cue Volume This feature sets the volume of audio files played at system st...

Page 159: ...ture will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stopping vehicle and then that vehicle drives on Select Off or On Park...

Page 160: ...the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle Select Off or On Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when...

Page 161: ...Horn Only Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing K on the RKE transmitter Select All Doors or Driver Door Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors This feature will r...

Page 162: ...ement Select to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete a phone Ringtones Press to change the ring tone for the specific phone The phone does not need to be connected to chang...

Page 163: ...Guidance Lines Rear Park Assist Symbols Guidance Lines Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 233 Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Sys...

Page 164: ...the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing th...

Page 165: ...or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move continue with programming Steps 4...

Page 166: ...ill flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 3 under Programming the Universal Remote System to complete Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and h...

Page 167: ...Daytime Running Lamps DRL Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on AUTO Automatic Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off depe...

Page 168: ...g vehicle s headlamps 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 20 km h 12 mph The...

Page 169: ...adlamp delay ends if enabled in the DIC See Exit Lighting under Vehicle Personalization 0 156 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the turn signal lever toward the instru...

Page 170: ...el that controls the automatic headlamp system Do not cover the sensor otherwise the headlamps may come on when they are not needed The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a par...

Page 171: ...his feature Hazard Warning Flashers Hazard Warning Flashers Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning...

Page 172: ...The message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Center DIC To turn the chime and message off move the turn signal lever to the off position Cornering Lamps For vehicles equipped...

Page 173: ...ess the following OFF Turns the lamps off even when a door is open DOOR The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened ON Turns all dome lamps on Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the ov...

Page 174: ...ment EPM which estimates the battery s temperature and state of charge It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery When the battery s state of charge is low the v...

Page 175: ...action this action may be noticeable to the driver If so a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible See Battery Voltage and...

Page 176: ...53 2016 crc 6 19 15 Infotainment System 175 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 175 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone and...

Page 177: ...imate Control System The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan C...

Page 178: ...tic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature When the indicator light i...

Page 179: ...ntrol to increase or decrease the fan speed Press and hold the buttons or the touch screen control to adjust speed more quickly The fan speed setting displays Pressing either button cancels automatic...

Page 180: ...is not available when in Defrost or Defog modes Auto Defog The climate control system may have a sensor to automatically detect high humidity inside the vehicle When high humidity is detected the clim...

Page 181: ...ttings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear defog indicator light does not come on during a remote start I...

Page 182: ...SYNC on the touch screen to match the rear climate control temperature to the front climate control driver temperature The SYNC button will be lit Press the TEMP MODE or AUTO button twice to unlink t...

Page 183: ...Knob 2 Thumbwheel Move the slider knobs 1 to change the direction of the airflow Use the thumbwheels 2 near the air vents to open or close off the airflow Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or le...

Page 184: ...0 333 To find out what type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 339 1 Before opening the glove box remove the two lower screws out of view 2 Open the glove box completely and remove...

Page 185: ...the Vehicle While Parked 207 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 207 Manual Mode 210 Tow Haul Mode 212 Drive Systems Four Wheel Drive 213 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 216 Parking Brake...

Page 186: ...rive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or othe...

Page 187: ...h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft which could be a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needles...

Page 188: ...a road onto the shoulder while driving Follow these tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the...

Page 189: ...T or On Off Road OOR tires must not be driven off road except on a level solid surface For more contact information about the original equipment tires see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Inf...

Page 190: ...aside for public off road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations Do not damage shrubs flowers trees or grasses or disturb wildlife Do not park over things that burn See Parking over Thi...

Page 191: ...the parking brake and shift the transmission to P Park Shift the transfer case to any position but N Neutral When driving down a hill keep the vehicle headed straight down Use a low gear because the...

Page 192: ...he tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline more sever...

Page 193: ...the wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts If the standing water is not too deep drive slowly through it At faster speeds water splashes and the vehicl...

Page 194: ...n the vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet Other Rainy Weather Tips...

Page 195: ...until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Traction Control See Tract...

Page 196: ...d to signal for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow...

Page 197: ...ation Tire label Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the Continued Warning Continued maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Thi...

Page 198: ...of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will b...

Page 199: ...91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle s capacity weight and seating...

Page 200: ...ings you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier thin...

Page 201: ...ive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 805 km 500 mi Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km 200...

Page 202: ...ton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 29 To shift out of P Pa...

Page 203: ...f the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags While driving only shut the vehicle off in an emergency If the vehicle cannot be pul...

Page 204: ...Access system the RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle Press the ENGINE START STOP button with the brake pedal applied When the engine begins cranking let go of the button The idle speed will go do...

Page 205: ...r is opened The radio continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened Shifting Into Park Warning It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...

Page 206: ...l in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before...

Page 207: ...ns When less power is required such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed the system will operate in the half cylinder mode allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy When greater power dem...

Page 208: ...left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park 0 204 and Engine Exhaust 0 206 If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer see Driving C...

Page 209: ...e High or Four Wheel Drive Low not in N Neutral See Shifting Into Park 0 204 R Reverse Use this gear to back up Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the trans...

Page 210: ...maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as vehicle speed throttle position and vehicle load If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained the...

Page 211: ...de braking see Tow Haul Mode 0 212 and Cruise Control 0 223 Kickdown Mode The accelerator pedal provides an additional downshift after pressing through the kickdown feature It requires extra pedal pre...

Page 212: ...f a downshift occurs See the following chart Gear before shifting from D Drive to M Manual Mode 8th 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Range after shifting from D Drive to M Manual Mode Tow Haul not engaged...

Page 213: ...The selector button is on the end of the shift lever Turn the Tow Haul Mode on and off by pressing the button When the Tow Haul Mode is enabled a light on the instrument cluster will come on See Tow...

Page 214: ...ent in four wheel drive may Cause a vibration to be felt in the steering system Cause tires to wear faster Make the transfer case harder to shift and cause it to run noisier Warning Shifting the trans...

Page 215: ...s are N Neutral Use only when the vehicle needs to be towed See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 319 or Towing the Vehicle 0 318 2 m Two Wheel Drive High Use for driving on most streets and highways The...

Page 216: ...ndicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift After 30 seconds the transfer case will shift to 4 m Turn the knob to 4 m to display the indicator With the vehicle moving less than...

Page 217: ...CCESSORY 9 Place the transmission shift lever in P Park See Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 319 10 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of N Neutral To shift 1 Set the parking brake and apply the...

Page 218: ...with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You may hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate This is normal Braking in...

Page 219: ...heck the red parking brake status light to ensure that the parking brake is applied EPB Apply To apply the EPB 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Lift up the EPB switch momentarily The red...

Page 220: ...an attempt is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life If parking on a hill or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer see Driving Charact...

Page 221: ...tions TCS activates if it senses any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens TCS applies the brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces engine power to limit wh...

Page 222: ...e 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds 3 Start the engine Drive the vehicle If d comes on and stays on the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your de...

Page 223: ...hile providing a smooth ride The Tour and Sport Modes will feel similar on a smooth road Tour Use for normal city and highway driving This setting provides a smooth soft ride Sport Use where road cond...

Page 224: ...ntrol on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do no...

Page 225: ...uming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or is pressed the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehi...

Page 226: ...Grade Braking for the current ignition key cycle press and hold the Tow Haul button for five seconds A Driver Information Center DIC message displays See Transmission Messages 0 154 For other forms o...

Page 227: ...apply the brakes See Defensive Driving 0 186 Warning ACC will not detect or brake for children pedestrians animals or other objects Do not use ACC when On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors a...

Page 228: ...ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap The ACC indicator displays on the instrument cluster and Head Up Display HUD When ACC is active the indicator will be lit green Be mindful of s...

Page 229: ...ent Cluster 0 124 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Selecting the Follow Distance Gap When a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap ACC will ad...

Page 230: ...imited braking if necessary When braking is active the brake lights will come on The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually This is normal Stationary or...

Page 231: ...celerator pedal A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P Park before exiting the vehicle See Vehicle Messages 0 145 Warning If ACC has stopped the vehicle and if ACC is disengaged tu...

Page 232: ...ile driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC may not detect the vehicl...

Page 233: ...windshield ahead of the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow ice dirt or mud These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly For clea...

Page 234: ...quipped with the Safety Alert Seat the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 156 Ass...

Page 235: ...ys an image of the area surrounding the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views in the center stack The front camera is in the grille or near the front emblem the side cameras are on the bot...

Page 236: ...in front and 2 5 m 8 ft behind the vehicle within a zone 25 cm 10 in high off the ground and below bumper level These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid weather Blocked sensors...

Page 237: ...dren pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle In some situations such as at higher backing speeds there may not be enough time for t...

Page 238: ...m the left or right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on the left or right side depending on the direction of the detected vehicle Use caution while backing up when towing a trailer as the RCTA...

Page 239: ...n detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m 360 ft and operates at all speeds See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 225 Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes When approaching...

Page 240: ...the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Continue to...

Page 241: ...y conditions Front Automatic Braking FAB System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has FAB which includes Intelligent Brake Assist IBA When the system detects a vehicle ahead in yo...

Page 242: ...Assist IBA IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead Minor brake pedal pulsations or peda...

Page 243: ...tection zones pedestrians bicyclists or animals It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury death or...

Page 244: ...ly for a stopped vehicle or when towing a trailer The LCA detection zones that extend back from the side of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed Use caution while changing lane...

Page 245: ...e actively steering Override LKA by turning the steering wheel LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km h 37 mph and 180 km h 112 mph Warning The LKA system does not continuously steer...

Page 246: ...ly there will be three beeps or the driver seat will pulse three times on the right or left depending on the lane departure direction The LKA system does not continuously steer the vehicle If LKA does...

Page 247: ...some cities If these gasolines comply with the previously described specification then they are acceptable to use However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 15 ethanol must be used on...

Page 248: ...hot weather Insert the refueling nozzle slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop prior to beginning to flow fuel Locate the fuel door The fuel gauge has an arrow to indicate the side of the vehicle...

Page 249: ...thers could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged 3 Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return to the storage location Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel...

Page 250: ...owing do not drive over 80 km h 50 mph and do not make starts at full throttle Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads...

Page 251: ...ove that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Caution Making very sharp turns while t...

Page 252: ...wnhill or into traffic if facing uphill 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply...

Page 253: ...ing the vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling acceleration braking durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly The fo...

Page 254: ...ler rating may be limited by the vehicle s ability to carry tongue weight Tongue or kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle...

Page 255: ...ht of the Trailer Tongue in Trailer Towing 0 251 for rating limits with various hitch types Consider using sway controls with any trailer Ask a trailering professional about sway controls or refer to...

Page 256: ...er circuits Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Green Violet Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Taillamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Red Green Battery Feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake If charging a remote...

Page 257: ...ecommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load Trailer Sway Control TSC Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a TSC feature Trailer sway is unintended side to side motion of a trailer...

Page 258: ...ehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle s systems Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle o...

Page 259: ...dshield Replacement 279 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 280 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 280 LED Lighting 280 License Plate Lamp 280 Replacement Bulbs 281 Electrical System Electrical System Over...

Page 260: ...tems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by...

Page 261: ...quipped Vehicle 0 87 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle syste...

Page 262: ...Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369153 2016 crc 6 19 15 Vehicle Care 261 Engine Compartment Overview...

Page 263: ...ng the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil...

Page 264: ...ting 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 gets above the cross hatch...

Page 265: ...ning used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from...

Page 266: ...the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed It cannot be reset accuratel...

Page 267: ...er see Maintenance Schedule 0 333 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner filter housing open Before removing the en...

Page 268: ...the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in pl...

Page 269: ...g system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or othe...

Page 270: ...ve the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done The coolant level should be...

Page 271: ...e proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark 5 Replace the pressure cap tightly 6 Verify coolant level after the engine is shut off and the coolant is cold If...

Page 272: ...E or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message along with a low coolant condition can indicate a serious problem If there is an engine overheat warning but no steam is seen or heard the problem may no...

Page 273: ...system is functioning properly The fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required The electric engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been turned off This is no...

Page 274: ...rash When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Caution Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates c...

Page 275: ...id when new brake linings are installed Add or remove fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Warning If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and bu...

Page 276: ...Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed See Engine Compartment Overview 0 261 for battery location W...

Page 277: ...ck Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface 1 Fill Plug 2 Drain Plug If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug 1 hole located on the transfer case some lub...

Page 278: ...oling system is functioning properly The fans will change to low speed when additional cooling is no longer required The electric engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been turned off This...

Page 279: ...icle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove f...

Page 280: ...arm 1 out of the blade assembly 3 3 Push the new blade assembly securely in the wiper arm hook until the release lever clicks into place 4 Return the wiper arm and blade assembly to the rest position...

Page 281: ...im may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs see Replacement Bulbs 0 281 For any bulb changing procedure not...

Page 282: ...erior Lamp Bulb Number License Plate Lamp W5W LL For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses to protect against an elec...

Page 283: ...are protected from short circuits by fuses This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replac...

Page 284: ...scalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369153 2016 crc 6 19 15 Vehicle Care 283 Item Usage 1 Electric running boards Item Usage 2 Antilock brake system pump Item Usage 3 Interior BEC LT1 4 MBS...

Page 285: ...lamps 35 Antilock brake system valve 36 Trailer brakes 37 Upfitter 3 relay 39 Trailer stop turn right 40 Trailer stop turn left 41 Trailer park lamps 42 Right parking lamps 43 Left parking lamps 44 Up...

Page 286: ...dule 102 Engine control module Transmission control module 103 Auxiliary interior heater 104 Starter 107 Aero shutter 109 Police upfitter 112 Starter relay Item Usage 114 Front windshield washer 115 R...

Page 287: ...ge 1 Not used 2 Not used Number Usage 3 Not used 4 Accessory power outlet 1 5 Retained accessory power Accessory 6 APO BATT 7 Universal garage door opener Inside rear view mirror 8 SEO retained access...

Page 288: ...assive entry Passive start Heater ventilation and air conditioning battery Number Usage 29 Content theft 30 Not used 31 Not used 32 Not used 33 SEO Automatic level control 34 Park enable electric adju...

Page 289: ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel Pull off the cover to access the fuse block The vehicle may no...

Page 290: ...Number Usage 21 Sunroof 22 Not used 23 Not used 24 Not used 25 Not used 26 Info Airbag 27 Spare RF WDW RN SW 28 Obstacle detection USB 29 Radio 30 Not used 31 Not used 32 Not used 33 Not used 34 Not u...

Page 291: ...grabbing the finger access slot at the rear edge The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown ISO Mini Relays Usage 1 Rear defogger Micro Fuses Usage 2 Heated second...

Page 292: ...fer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout and...

Page 293: ...stalling winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offe...

Page 294: ...d correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards All Terrain Tires This vehicle may have all terrain tires These tires provide good performance o...

Page 295: ...the tire Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1 6 km 1 mi Remove the valve cap from the tire valv...

Page 296: ...The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked m...

Page 297: ...ration 0 296 for additional information Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condi...

Page 298: ...issing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle A DIC warning message also...

Page 299: ...re and driver side rear tire See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool There are two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire whee...

Page 300: ...spected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Replace the tire if The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen There is cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubb...

Page 301: ...ncy a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or...

Page 302: ...nstalled were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating When replacement tires are needed GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Spe...

Page 303: ...new the vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as the road tires and wheels so it is all right to drive on it The spare tire was developed for use on this veh...

Page 304: ...systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires 0 301 and Accessories and Modifications 0 259 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The...

Page 305: ...al equipment wheel Tire Chains Warning Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspensi...

Page 306: ...priate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the 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...

Page 307: ...e and Tools The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored in the rear of the vehicle on the driver side behind a door in the trim panel 1 Jack Knob 2 Wing Nut Retaining the Wheel Blocks 3 Wing...

Page 308: ...lowing graphics and instructions 1 Hoist Assembly 2 Hoist Shaft 3 Hoist Shaft Access Cover Hole 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Spare Tire Lock 7 Hoist End of Extension Tool 8 Hoist Shaft Ac...

Page 309: ...eel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle 6 Use the wheel wrench hook to pull th...

Page 310: ...overs the wheel fasteners place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out 3 Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts Turn the wheel wrench counter...

Page 311: ...l wrench 4 to the jack handle extensions 3 Attach the jack handle 2 to the jack 1 Use the jacking pad 5 provided on the rear axle Turn the wheel wrench 4 clockwise to raise the vehicle Raise the vehic...

Page 312: ...the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting 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...

Page 313: ...on the wheel and press until it snaps into place Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury...

Page 314: ...le Separate the tire wheel retainer from the guide pin Pull the pin through the center of the wheel Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening Make sure the retainer is fully seated acros...

Page 315: ...pare tire it was fully inflated when new however it can lose air over time Check the inflation pressure regularly See Tire Pressure 0 293 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 196 For instructions on how to remov...

Page 316: ...be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of...

Page 317: ...be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Whenever possible turn off or unplug all accessories on either vehicle when jump starting 4 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles U...

Page 318: ...nal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short t...

Page 319: ...ble Removal Reverse the sequence exactly when removing the jumper cables After starting the disabled vehicle and removing the jumper cables allow it to idle for several minutes Towing the Vehicle Caut...

Page 320: ...reational vehicle towing are dinghy and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two whe...

Page 321: ...B the EPB cannot be applied and the tires must be chocked 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 0 213 Check that the vehicle is in N Neutral by shif...

Page 322: ...f Shift the transfer case out of N Neutral to 2 m See Shifting out of N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive 0 213 See your dealer if the transfer case cannot be shifted out of N Neutral 6 Check that the ve...

Page 323: ...Off the Ground Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Caution Towing a four wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain componen...

Page 324: ...ten and out of direct sunlight Caution Do not use petroleum based acidic or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle s paint metal or plastic parts If damage occurs it would not be cove...

Page 325: ...nted surfaces to remove foreign matter Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish See your dealer for approved cleaning products Do not apply waxes...

Page 326: ...he lamps are illuminated due to excessive heat generated Caution Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Using wax...

Page 327: ...d on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure Caution To avoid surface damage do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners br...

Page 328: ...quipped with power running boards extend them and then use a high pressure wash to clean all joints and gaps Do not directly power wash the transfer case and or front rear axle output seals High press...

Page 329: ...ever rub any surface aggressively or with too muchpressure Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers For liquid cleaners use approximately 20 drops per 3 8 L 1 gal of water A...

Page 330: ...mild soap solution followed only by club soda or plain water If the soil is not completely removed it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter Test a small hidden area fo...

Page 331: ...to plastics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicle blot immediately and clean with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution...

Page 332: ...ls Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top...

Page 333: ...rvices Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways peopl...

Page 334: ...ired for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving under the best conditions the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a ye...

Page 335: ...must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection See Engine Air Cleaner Filter 0 266 Brake system inspection or every 12 months whichever occurs first See Exterior Car...

Page 336: ...st twice a year See Underbody Maintenance in Exterior Care 0 323 Hood Decklid Liftgate Liftglass Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut if equipped for signs of wear cracks or other dama...

Page 337: ...le carriers or any vehicle that is consistently used in towing trailers or other loads High use commercial vehicles such as courier delivery vehicles private security patrol vehicles or any vehicles t...

Page 338: ...km 50 000 mi Four wheel drive vehicles only Transfer case fluid change During any maintenance if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody care should be taken Do not directly p...

Page 339: ...262 Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant 0 268 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 Windshield Wash...

Page 340: ...No 3634770 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No 12371287 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified...

Page 341: ...Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain a...

Page 342: ...through the windshield 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...

Page 343: ...Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 16 5 L 17 4...

Page 344: ...19 15 Technical Data 343 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 6 2L V8 J 313 kW 5600 rpm 420 hp 5600 rpm 624 Y 4100 rpm 460 lb ft 4100 rpm 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in...

Page 345: ...Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369153 2016 crc 6 19 15 344 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...

Page 346: ...les may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and tempe...

Page 347: ...dition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access these...

Page 348: ...enger Sensing System 83 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 81 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 82 When Should an Airbag Inflate 80 Where Are the Airbags 79 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle...

Page 349: ...In New Vehicle 200 Bulb Replacement 281 Headlamp Aiming 280 Headlamps 280 License Plate Lamps 280 Buying New Tires 301 C Calibration 118 Capacities and Specifications 342 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaus...

Page 350: ...riving Assistance Systems 238 Characteristics and Towing Tips 249 Defensive 186 For Better Fuel Economy 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 193 If the Vehicle is Stuck 195 Loss of Control 187 Off Road 188 Off...

Page 351: ...13 276 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 240 Front Axle 276 Front Seats Heated and Cooled 60 Fuel 246 Additives 246 Economy Driving 27 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 248 Filling the Tank 247 Gauge...

Page 352: ...strument Panel Storage Area 109 Interior Rearview Mirrors 48 Introduction 2 J Jump Starting 315 K Key and Lock Messages 148 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 29 Keys 28 L Lamps Cornering 171 Daytime Run...

Page 353: ...rol 187 Low Fuel Warning Light 137 Low Profile Tires 293 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 96 Lumbar Adjustment 56 Front Seats 56 M Magnetic Ride Control 222 Maintenance Records 340...

Page 354: ...rk Mechanism Check 278 Over Things That Burn 206 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 233 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 183 Passenger Sensing System 83 Person...

Page 355: ...153 Reminders 128 Replacing after a Crash 76 Use During Pregnancy 75 Safety Locks 37 Safety System Check 76 Seats Head Restraints 54 Heated Rear 62 Lumbar Adjustment Front 56 Memory 58 Power Adjustmen...

Page 356: ...75 346 Roof Rack 112 Systems Driver Assistance 232 T Tachometer 127 Theft Deterrent Systems 44 Third Row Seats 67 Throttle Adjustable 200 Time 119 Tires 291 All Season 292 All Terrain 293 Buying New T...

Page 357: ...ed Messages 155 Vehicle cont d Towing 318 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 134 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure 293 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 345 Ventilation Air 182 Visors 51 W Warning Brake System Light 1...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Escalade 2016

Reviews:

Related manuals for Escalade 2016

Brands by name

Popular brands

Cadillac Escalade 2016, Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Escalade 2016

Reviews:

Related manuals for Escalade 2016

Brands by name

Popular brands