Cadillac 2009 Escalade - Features and Controls

Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-8
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-11
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Liftgate/Liftglass ............................................2-12
Power Liftgate ..............................................2-14
Power Assist Steps .......................................2-16
Windows ........................................................2-17
Power Windows ............................................2-18
Sun Visors ...................................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-21
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-22
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-23
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-24
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-24
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-25
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-26
Starting the Engine .......................................2-26
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ................2-27
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-28
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-29
Tow/Haul Mode ............................................2-33
Parking Brake ..............................................2-34
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-37
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-38
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-38
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-39
Mirrors ...........................................................2-40
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-40
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-40
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .....................2-40
Park Tilt Mirrors ............................................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-42
Section 2 Features and Controls
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