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Cadillac Escalade ESV 2014 User Manual

Cadillac Escalade ESV 2014
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-6081529) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 4/23/13
2014 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-35
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-44
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 . . . . . . . 7-30
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100
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 . . . . . . . 9-20
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-65
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81

Table of Contents

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Cadillac Escalade ESV 2014 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCadillac
ModelEscalade ESV 2014
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's instrument panel and its components.

Initial Drive Information

Provides a brief overview of important features for new drivers.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Details on operating keys, door locks, power windows, and sunroof.

Seats and Restraints

Information on head restraints, front and rear seats, safety belts, and airbags.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Details on glove box, cupholders, armrest, rear, and center console storage.

Roof Rack System

Information on using and adjusting the vehicle's roof rack system.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment and controls, horn, wipers, and climate controls.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle functions.

Information Displays

Information on the Driver Information Center (DIC) operation and display options.

Vehicle Messages

Explanation of various vehicle messages displayed on the DIC.

Vehicle Personalization

Guide to programming vehicle features to preferred settings.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details on dual automatic and rear climate control systems.

Air Vents

Information on operating and positioning the vehicle's air outlets.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on safe driving practices, including avoiding distractions and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Information on new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Engine Exhaust

Safety information regarding engine exhaust and carbon monoxide exposure.

Automatic Transmission

Details on operating the Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic transmission and shift positions.

Drive Systems

Explanation of All-Wheel Drive system operation and benefits.

Brakes

Information on Antilock Brake System (ABS), parking brake, and brake assist features.

Ride Control Systems

Details on StabiliTrak System, Locking Rear Axle, and suspension systems.

Cruise Control

Instructions for using cruise control, including speed settings and operation on hills.

Object Detection Systems

Information on Ultrasonic Parking Assist and Side Blind Zone Alert systems.

Fuel

Guidance on recommended fuel, prohibited fuels, and fuel additives.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Information on dealer service, genuine GM parts, and California Proposition 65 warning.

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic vehicle service and maintenance checks.

Headlamp Aiming

Information on preset headlamp aiming and when adjustment might be necessary.

Bulb Replacement

Instructions for replacing various exterior and interior bulbs.

Electrical System

Details on electrical system overload, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire maintenance, types, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Explanation of tire size codes, DOT markings, ply material, and UTQG grading.

Tire Terminology and Definitions

Definitions for terms related to tires such as air pressure, treadwear, and traction.

Engine Oil

Guidance on ensuring proper engine performance and long life through oil maintenance.

Engine Oil Life System

Explanation of the system that indicates when to change engine oil and filter.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Instructions on checking and changing automatic transmission fluid levels.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Instructions on inspecting and replacing the engine air cleaner/filter.

Cooling System

Information on the cooling system's function and components.

Engine Coolant

Guidance on using and checking engine coolant, including warnings.

Engine Overheating

Information on indicators of engine overheating and actions to take.

Power Steering Fluid

Guidance on checking and using power steering fluid.

Washer Fluid

Instructions on adding and using windshield washer fluid.

Brakes

Information on disc brakes, wear indicators, and brake fluid.

Brake Fluid

Details on brake master cylinder reservoir and reasons for fluid level decrease.

Battery

Information on battery replacement, warnings, and storage.

All-Wheel Drive

Guidance on checking lubricant for vehicles equipped with All-Wheel Drive.

Front Axle

Instructions for checking and changing front axle lubricant.

Rear Axle

Instructions for checking rear axle lubricant.

Starter Switch Check

Procedure to check the starter switch for proper operation.

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

Procedure to check the automatic transmission shift lock control function.

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

Procedure to check the ignition transmission lock.

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

Procedure to check the parking brake and P (Park) mechanism.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Instructions for replacing front and rear windshield wiper blades.

Glass Replacement

Guidance on windshield and front side glass replacement.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Information on dealer service, genuine GM parts, and recommended maintenance.

Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

Overview of the maintenance program covering select services for the first 4 years.

Maintenance Schedule

Details owner checks and services at each fuel stop and monthly intervals.

Special Application Services

Information on services for severe commercial use vehicles and underbody flushing.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Guidance on maintaining vehicle performance with additional services.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts with GM and ACDelco part numbers.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

List of replacement parts with GM and ACDelco part numbers.

Maintenance Records

Template for recording service dates, odometer readings, and services performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Service Parts Identification Label.

Vehicle Data

Approximate capacities and specifications for the vehicle in metric and English.

Engine Specifications

Details on engine VIN code, transmission type, and spark plug gap.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Diagram illustrating the routing of the engine drive belt.

Customer Information

Customer Information

Information regarding customer satisfaction procedure and assistance.

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedure for reporting safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Explanation of vehicle computers, event data recorders, and data privacy.

OnStar®

Overview of OnStar services including Emergency, Security, Navigation, and Connections.

Navigation System

Guidance on using the navigation system, destinations, and voice commands.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Information on RFID technology used for vehicle functions like tire pressure monitoring.

Radio Frequency Statement

FCC and Industry Canada compliance statement for vehicle radio frequency systems.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow if concerns are not resolved by the dealership management.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Description of the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its Advisor connection.

OnStar Services

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

OnStar Additional Information

Information on transferring service, reactivation, potential issues, and languages.

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