Cadillac 2011 Escalade Hybrid User Manual

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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-7
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-1
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Cadillac 2011 Escalade Hybrid Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2011 Escalade Hybrid
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Information for vehicle owners in Canada.

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Details on transmission and four-wheel drive systems.

Hybrid Features

Information about the hybrid system, battery, and service.

Performance and Maintenance

Covers tire sealant and compressor kit usage.

Seats and Restraints

Airbag System

Information on airbag system operation and post-crash procedures.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Details on rear storage and power outlet usage.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains instrument cluster components, lights, and gauges.

Information Displays

Details on Driver Information Center (DIC) and vehicle messages.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the navigation radio system and hybrid display.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Information on the electric air conditioning compressor and operation.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Details on the electric-assist power steering system.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting the vehicle and using Auto Stop.

Engine Exhaust

Information on running the vehicle while parked.

Drive Systems

Four-Wheel Drive

Explains the different four-wheel drive settings and operation.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidelines for performing your own service work safely.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire pressure, monitoring, and rotation.

Jump Starting

Procedures and warnings for jump starting the 12-volt battery.

Towing

Guidance on recreational vehicle towing methods.

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Outlines services to be performed in addition to the owner's manual.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists specific fluids and lubricants for the hybrid vehicle.

Technical Data

Vehicle Data

Provides capacities and specifications for the vehicle.