Cadillac Automobile User Manual

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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-2
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-5
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-36
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-44
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-31
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-23
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-31
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-39
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67

Cadillac Automobile Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	Automobile
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the dashboard layout, controls, and indicators for the driver.

Initial Drive Information

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Details on vehicle access using keys, remote entry, and window operation.

Seats and Restraints

Information on adjusting and using seating, headrests, and safety belt systems.

Instruments and Controls

Explanations of gauges, warning lights, indicators, and vehicle controls.

Lighting

Details on exterior and interior lighting systems, including headlamps and signals.

Climate Controls

Driving and Operating

Essential information on safe driving practices, vehicle control, and operating procedures.

Vehicle Care

Guidelines for routine checks, maintenance, and care of vehicle components.

Service and Maintenance

Information on required maintenance schedules, services, fluids, and parts.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, locking mechanisms, and remote entry systems.

Vehicle Security

Windows

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper usage of safety belts, including lap-shoulder belts and child restraints.

Airbag System

Information on airbag locations, operation, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and securing child restraints for different age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicator symbols on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Explanations of various messages displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Infotainment System

Radio

Audio Players

Navigation

How to use the navigation system, including maps, destinations, and guidance.

Voice Recognition

Phone

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on avoiding distractions, defensive driving, and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, adjustable pedals, and ignition positions.

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Information on shift lever positions, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

How to use cruise control, including setting speed and reducing speed.

Object Detection Systems

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Bulb Replacement

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, types, and safety warnings.

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure, especially for high-speed operation.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

How the TPMS works and what the warning lights and messages indicate.

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

Steps for sensor matching and troubleshooting TPMS malfunctions.

Service and Maintenance

Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks and services required at different mileage intervals and time.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.