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Cadillac Escalade 2013 User Manual

Cadillac Escalade 2013
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC 2nd Edition - 10/
9/12
2013 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV
Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-37
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-46
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-31
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-103
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-29
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-37
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-44
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-67
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83

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Cadillac Escalade 2013 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCadillac
ModelEscalade 2013
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's main display and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Information for first-time drivers and vehicle operation basics.

Safety Belts

Proper use, wear, and safety of vehicle restraint systems.

Climate Controls

Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Driving and Operating

Guidelines for safe and efficient vehicle operation.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Operation and security of vehicle access points.

Door Locks

Methods for locking and unlocking vehicle doors.

Windows

Operation of power windows, including express features.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints for neck safety.

Front Seats

Power seat adjustment, lumbar support, and memory features.

Safety Belts

Proper use, wear, and safety of vehicle restraint systems.

Airbag System

Information on airbag types, deployment, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for selecting and installing child safety seats.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Location and operation of various storage areas like glove box and console.

Roof Rack System

Information on using and securing items on the roof rack.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Operation of steering wheel adjustments and controls.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

How to access and use vehicle information and messages.

Vehicle Messages

Understanding various messages displayed by the vehicle system.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamps, including automatic headlamps.

Interior Lighting

Control of interior lights and instrument panel illumination.

Lighting Features

Features like entry and exit lighting for user convenience.

Infotainment System

Radio

Operation of AM-FM and Satellite Radio functions.

Audio Players

Using CD/DVD players, MP3s, and auxiliary devices.

Rear Seat Infotainment

Operation of rear seat entertainment systems.

Navigation

Using the navigation system for route planning and guidance.

Voice Recognition

Using voice commands for system operation.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

Air Vents

Directing airflow using various air outlet locations.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Important information for safe and responsible driving practices.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in and engine startup.

Brakes

Details on the braking system, including ABS, and its operation.

Cruise Control

Operation and settings for the cruise control system.

Object Detection Systems

Systems like parking assist and blind zone alerts.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Information on service, parts, and dealer support.

Vehicle Checks

Routine checks and basic service procedures for owners.

Engine Oil

Proper checking, adding, and changing of engine oil.

Cooling System

Information on coolant, system operation, and overheating.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire types, pressure, and maintenance.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of required maintenance for vehicle performance and value.

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks and services at specified intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Approved fluid and lubricant specifications for vehicle systems.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN and service parts identification labels.

Capacities and Specifications

Approximate capacities for various vehicle fluids and systems.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps to resolve concerns with dealership management or GM.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting vehicle safety defects to government agencies.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle data recording and privacy policies.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Description of the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its advisors.

OnStar Services

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

Emergency

How the system provides automatic crash response and emergency assistance.

Navigation

Using the navigation system for route planning and guidance.

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