Cadillac 2010 Escalade Hybrid User Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Cadillac 2010 Escalade Hybrid Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2010 Escalade Hybrid
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Hybrid Features

Explanation of specific features and functions of the hybrid powertrain.

Performance and Maintenance

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Restraint System Check

Procedures for inspecting the vehicle's seat belts and airbag system for safety.

Section 3 Features and Controls

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Step-by-step instructions for safely starting and operating the vehicle.

Four-Wheel Drive

Regenerative Braking

How the hybrid system uses regenerative braking to recharge the battery.

Section 4 Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Detailed explanation of instrument panel lights, gauges, and indicators.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Critical safety warnings and general advice for performing vehicle service.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System

Brakes

Information on brake fluid, wear, and maintenance of the braking system.

Battery

Jump Starting

Four-Wheel Drive

Electrical System

Tires

Comprehensive guidance on tire pressure, monitoring, inspection, and flat tire procedures.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended maintenance schedule with intervals for various tasks.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants