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Cadillac Escalade User Manual

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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 Specifications

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BrandCadillac
ModelEscalade
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, remote entry system, door locks, and security features.

Doors

Information on liftgate operation and power assist steps.

Vehicle Security

Explanation of the vehicle's theft-deterrent features and alarm system.

Exterior Mirrors

Information on mirror adjustment, power folding, dimming, and park tilt features.

Interior Mirrors

Details on automatic dimming rearview mirror adjustment and operation.

Windows

Information on power window operation, express features, and window lockout.

Roof

Details on sunroof operation, vent, express features, and anti-pinch.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Guide to adjusting and using head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Instructions for power seat adjustment, lumbar, reclining, and heated/ventilated seat features.

Rear Seats

Information on heated rear seats, second row seat folding, and third row seat operation.

Safety Belts

How to use safety belts properly, including use during pregnancy and child restraints.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, inflation, restraint, and servicing.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Information on glove box, cupholders, armrest, and rear storage compartments.

Roof Rack System

Guidelines for using the roof rack system and loading cargo.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Explanation of steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, and compass.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Guide to dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle status.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its various displays.

Vehicle Messages

Explanation of system messages and alerts displayed on the DIC.

Vehicle Personalization

How to customize vehicle features and settings via the DIC.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Information on exterior lamp controls, automatic headlamps, and DRLs.

Interior Lighting

Details on dome lamps, reading lamps, and entry/exit lighting features.

Lighting Features

Explanation of entry lighting, exit lighting, and battery power protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the navigation and audio system operation and features.

Radio

Information on AM-FM radio, satellite radio, and radio reception.

Audio Players

Details on CD/DVD players, MP3, and auxiliary devices.

Rear Seat Infotainment

Information on rear seat entertainment systems, including headrest and overhead displays.

Navigation

Guide to using the navigation system, setting destinations, and route guidance.

Voice Recognition

How to use voice commands for navigation, audio, and phone systems.

Phone

Details on Bluetooth connectivity, call handling, and voice commands.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Guide to dual automatic climate control and rear climate control systems.

Air Vents

Instructions on using and positioning air outlets for optimal airflow.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Advice on distracted driving, defensive driving, drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

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

Engine Exhaust

Warnings and precautions regarding engine exhaust and carbon monoxide.

Automatic Transmission

Explanation of transmission operation, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.

Drive Systems

Details on all-wheel drive, brakes, and hill start assist.

Ride Control Systems

Information on StabiliTrak, locking rear axle, and suspension systems.

Cruise Control

How to use cruise control, set speed, resume, and cancel functions.

Object Detection Systems

Explanation of ultrasonic parking assist, side blind zone alert, and rear vision camera.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel, specifications, E85, and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Information on dealer service, genuine GM parts, and California emission requirements.

Vehicle Checks

Guide for performing owner maintenance, checking fluids, and inspecting components.

Headlamp Aiming

Information on headlamp aim and when dealer adjustment may be needed.

Bulb Replacement

Guidance on replacing various vehicle bulbs, including HID and LED lighting.

Electrical System

Explanation of fuses, circuit breakers, and the engine compartment and instrument panel fuse blocks.

Wheels and Tires

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

Tire Pressure

How to check tire pressure, TPMS operation, and malfunction indicators.

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

Instructions for using the tire sealant and compressor kit for temporary repair.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step guide on how to safely jump start a vehicle with a dead battery.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of required maintenance for vehicle performance and value.

Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

Details of the maintenance program covering the first 4 years or 80,000 km.

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended maintenance intervals and owner checks for optimal vehicle condition.

Special Application Services

Specific maintenance services for severe commercial use and underbody flushing.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Explains services and conditions that may indicate maintenance is required.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and their part numbers for vehicle service.

Maintenance Records

A log to record service dates, odometer readings, and services performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN, service parts identification label, and engine code.

Vehicle Data

Approximate capacities for refrigerant, coolant, engine oil, fuel, and transmission fluid.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Diagram illustrating the routing of engine drive belts.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps for resolving concerns with dealers and GM if satisfaction is not achieved.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report vehicle safety defects to the U.S. and Canadian governments and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle computers, event data recorders, and data privacy policies.

OnStar

Overview of OnStar services, navigation, and features.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Description of the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its status light indicators.

OnStar Services

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

OnStar Additional Information

Information on transferring service and reactivation for subsequent owners.

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