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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Electrical [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, ESCALADE, and EXT are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle lab[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 6 . B. T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 7 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 7 . D. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 10 . E. Shift Lever/T ow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic T ransmiss[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Ent[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-5 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 In Brief T ailgate Removal The tailgate is not to be removed. This may cause damage to the electrical connector resulting in a loss of lock/unlock and rear vision camera function. See T ailgate on page 2 ‑ 15 . Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door . In add[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-7 Lumbar Adjustment T o adjust the lumbar support: . T o increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control. . T o raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 5 f[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 In Brief Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar , both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 19 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-9 Heated and V entilated Seats The buttons are on the climate control panel. { : Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to heat the seatback only . z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Repeatedly press and release the desired button to cycle through the temperature setting[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by this. If the[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-1 1 Power Foldaway Mirrors T o fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. See Power Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 19 . Interior Mirror The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glar[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. T urn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthes[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-13 P : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into th[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control with Heated and Cooled Seats shown A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. AUTO (Auto Operation) C. Air Recirculation D. Air Conditioning E. Hea[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-15 This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of ge[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 In Brief Bluetooth ® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle ’ s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system be[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control Cruise Control Shown With Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped) The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. I : Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruis[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 In Brief Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster . It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wh[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-19 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) If available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 In Brief Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transm[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the re[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 In Brief Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly . . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of tim[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-23 OnStar ® OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is imm[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 In Brief The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy . This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 . Check the transmitter's battery . See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly , see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Ke[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the content theft ‐ deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 16 . L (V ehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three time[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base. 2. Remove the old battery . Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery , positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows T o start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q . The vehicle's doors will lock. Immediately press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. If you cannot see the vehicle's lamps, [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low . Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall o[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Pressing the power lock switch will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. Y ou can also program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “ Delay [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Doors Midgate ® { W ARNING It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate ® open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Rear Glass Removal and Storage { W ARNING If the removable rear glass is not stored properly , it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver . People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles to assist you in removing the rear glass. 5. Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in the Midgate, guiding the lower edge of the rear glass b[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position. Y ou should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly . The rear seats can be returned to the normal positio[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G). 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you. 6. Push the rear glass f[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Lower the Midgate until it is flat. Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket Midgate Lowered with Crossbar Attached This procedure works the same as the procedure described previously , but whe[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Raising the Midgate T o return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely . This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches. If the rear gla[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Y our vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. T o arm the theft-deterrent system: 1.[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 If you set off the alarm by accident, press unlock on the RKE transmitter or place the key in the ignition and turn it to ST ART to turn off the alarm. The alarm will not stop if you try to unlock a door any other way . T esting the Alarm T o test the alarm: 1[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows When the P ASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the wrong key , it prevents the vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine [...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over yo[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. . The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. . The mirrors vibrate at [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Park Tilt Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the origin[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 The power window switches are on the driver door . In addition, each door has a switch for its own window . The front power window switch operates with two positions for both up and down movement and the rear power window switch operates with one position for [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front pow[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, there are two sunroof switches on the overhead console above the rearview mirror . The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise, or plu[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Heated and V entilated Front Seats . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. . Raise or [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o recall, press and release “ 1 ” or “ 2. ” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identifi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-5 If the easy exit feature is programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, automatic driver seat and power steering column movement occur when the ignition key is removed. A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in) and the power [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Heated and V entilated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with su[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Seats and Restraints Press the desired button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. Indicator bars next to the symbol on the climate control display show the selected setting: three for [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-9 3. Fold the seatback forward until it is flat. If necessary , move the front seats forward slightly to allow the seatback to fold completely . 4. Repeat the procedure for the other seatback, if desired. T o return the seats to the normal position, lift the seatback[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s)[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. T ake the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you ca[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-15 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body . Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the p[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause ser[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasing th[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-19 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it. Lap-Shoulder Belt All sea[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the s[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-21 The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has s[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Seats and Restraints 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is not proper[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-23 T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy S[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system f[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-25 See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a cr[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not repla[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-27 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 13[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , rig[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , the[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has seat ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3 ‑ 25 . Seat ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intend[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Seat ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body . Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positio[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, b[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-33 In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to “ ADV ANCED AIRBAGS ” . United States Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF , or the symbols for on and of[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-35 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the v[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following st[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-37 A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other after[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end o[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 3 . In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a boost[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-41 According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckle[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in ever[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-43 { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is al[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. { W ARNING T o reduce [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-45 (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster [...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Seats and Restraints See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 48 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructi[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-47 { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-faci[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier . The LA TCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachment[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-49 T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce [...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Seats and Restraints T o assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors. The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position. Fold down the rear seatba[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-51 { W ARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o reduce [...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Seats and Restraints 1.3. Route the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether over the seatback. If the positi[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-53 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 1.4.[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Seats and Restraints Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure the LA TCH sy[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether , attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor . Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Seats and Restraints 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to us[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-57 { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-faci[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Seats and Restraints Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. 2. Put the child re[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-59 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to us[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 T op-Box Storage .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Storage Center Console Storage A console compartment is located between the bucket seats. The console has both an upper and lower storage bin accessed by lifting up on the latches located at the front of the console lid. The console may have an accessory power outlet inside. See Power [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-3 Even when all of these things are working properly and the cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water can collect the following areas: A. T op drain grates B. Removable front drain grate (Midgate drain gate) C. Side rail[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Storage 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water . T o replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down. 2. Do not force the grate. If it does not clip into [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-5 Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning The removable Midgate drain grate is located near the base of the Midgate. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water . First remove the drain grate: 1. Lower the Midgate. See Midgate ® o[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-6 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Panels For vehicles with a three-piece cargo cover system, the cargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargo area of the vehicle. { W ARNING Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision o[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-7 4. T o remove cargo panel 1, unlock the two rear latches, lift the cover slightly and pull rearward. After each cargo panel has been removed, store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system. Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-8 Storage 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel with the latches facing up toward the side of the cargo box. Do the same for cargo panel 2 then panel 3. Make sure to store panel 2 with the latches facing down and panel 3 with latches facing up toward the side of the cargo [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-9 5. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to tightly secure. Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or it can be stored inside the top box storage com[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-10 Storage Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar 2. Place the cover on the cargo box within 10cm (4 in) of the Midgate and lower the rear of the panel within 5 – 8cm (2 – 3 in) from the top of the cargo box. Push the cover forward making sure that the guide block engages the ret[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-1 1 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar 5. Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the panel down making sure that the pegs (A) align with the receivers (B). 6. Push the latches toward the front of the vehicle, starting with[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-12 Storage 3. T ake the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing, forming a package. 4. T ake the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally , attach the hooks to the webbing and place the straps inside the top-box storage compartment. Cargo Tie Downs Cargo tie downs[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-13 Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails, making sure to fasten cargo securely . T o prevent damage or loss of [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 4-14 Storage 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-5 Compass . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Instruments and Controls T ransmission Messages . . . . . 5-34 V ehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 W asher Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-35 V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-35 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Radio T o select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. CD/DVD T o select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release w or c x to go to the next or previous track. Sele[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release ¨ to move up one track within the selected category . b g (Mute/Push to T alk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar systems, press and hold for longer than tw[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Windshield Wiper/W asher The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with z on it. 8 (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start, then release. For more wipes, hold the band on mist longer . 6 (Del[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-7 note pad holder , or any other magnetic item. T urn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass. T o calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: Compass Calibration Procedure 1. Before calibrating the comp[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Instruments and Controls The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF . Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. Do not try to put the cigarette lighter in any of the accessory [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Ashtrays The front ashtray is located in the center console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray . Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray , hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press the T rip/Fuel button on the instrument panel cluster[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the indicator on the gauge moves towards the shaded area on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal d[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-13 This chime and light sequence is repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on i[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator is on the ov[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-15 { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 ‑ 13 f[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Instruments and Controls If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on and stays on while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the ligh[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-17 An emission system malfunction might be corrected: . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 62 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. . The critical emission control systems have not been compl[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-19 { W ARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stoppe[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Instruments and Controls StabiliT rak ® Indicator Light The StabiliT rak indicator light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Engine Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oi[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use. The lights go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 ‑ 8 for more information. Lamps on Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on. S[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Instruments and Controls The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display . The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected. T (V ehicle Information): Press to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with t[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-25 A verage Economy Press the trip/fuel button until A VERAGE ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded si[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Information Menu Items T (V ehicle Information): Press to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Battery V oltage This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display . For example, the display may read BA TTERY VOL T AGE 13 VOL TS. If the voltage is low, the display will show LOW . If the voltage [...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Instruments and Controls Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY LOW ST ART VEHICLE When the vehicle ’ s battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle immediately . If the vehicle is not started and the battery conti[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-29 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overh[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 22 for further info[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Messages P ARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, this message displays if there is something interfering with the park assist system. See Ultrasonic Parking Assis[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-33 ST ABILITRAK OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when you turn off StabiliT rak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. T o limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you [...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS is not working properly . The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle. [...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-35 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to cos[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Instruments and Controls T o change customization preferences, use the following procedure. Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. T urn the ignition on and place the vehicle in P (Park). T o avoid excessive drain on the battery , it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF P ARK (default[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be no fee[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-39 DELA Y DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and tailgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and tailgate with the power door lock switch and a door or the tailgate is open, this feature will d[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lamps turn on briefly during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Press the customization button until APPROACH[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-41 There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. P ARK TIL T MIRRORS This feature allows you to select whether or not the [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Instruments and Controls The automatic easy exit seat movement will only occur one time after the key is removed from the ignition. If the automatic movement has already occurred, and you put the key back in the ignition and remove it again, the seat and steering column will stay in [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-43 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE ST ART If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the r[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Instruments and Controls T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT FEA TURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEA TURE SETTINGS appear[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-45 This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop a[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Instruments and Controls 2. In the garage, locate the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Find the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this butto[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-47 T o program up to three devices: 1. T o verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor . If there is a row of dip switches similar to [...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ Up, ” “ +, ” or “ On. ” . A switch in the down position could be labeled as “ Down, ” “ − , ” or “ Off. [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: . If you wrote “ Left, ” press the left button (A) in the vehicle. . If you wrote “ Right, ” press the right button (C) in the vehicle. . If you wrote “ Middle, ?[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Instruments and Controls Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. T o erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at th[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Daytim[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Lighting . Instrument Panel Lights . License Plate Lamps . Rear Fog Lamps The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-3 T urning On and Enabling IntelliBeam Press and release the IntelliBeam button on the inside rear view mirror . The IntelliBeam indicator on the mirror will turn on to let you know the system has been turned on. Once the system has been turned on, it will remain on each time th[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Lighting . The other vehicle's lamp(s) cannot be detected due to dense exhaust, smoke, fog, snow , road spray , mist or other airborne obstructions. . Y our vehicle's windshield is dirty , cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the IntelliBeam light sensor[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-5 Clean the light sensor window , periodically , using glass cleaner on a soft cloth. Gently wipe the sensor window . Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the sensor window . Exterior Lamps Off Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds when the headlam[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Lighting Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditio[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-7 Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay , the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Lighting Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, they can be used for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. The parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. The fog lamp button is located on the left side of the instrument panel. # (Fog Lamps): Pre[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-9 T urn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. T urning the knob to the farthest clockwise position turns on the dome lamps. Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and tu[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 6-10 Lighting Lighting Features Entry/Exit Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. The dome lamps come on if the dome override button is in the out position, when a door is opened or the key is removed from the ignition. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3 O v e r v i e w ...................... 7 - 3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Infotainment System All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Do the following before driving: . Become familiar with the navigation system operation, control buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons of the navigation system. . Set up the audio by pres[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-3 Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Overview When the navigati[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Infotainment System A. Full map T ouch Screen Button B. No GPS Symbol C. North Up/Heading Up Symbol D. Map Scale E. 0 (Zoom In) T ouch Screen Button F . Mark T ouch Screen Button G. Z (Eject) H. O / n (Power/V olume) I. y z (Scan Up/Down) J. AUDIO K. F A V (Favorite) L. 5 (Phone) M. e [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-5 R. Auxiliary Jack S. y © ¨ z (Seek) Key (Previous/Next) T . w (T une) Knob U. NA V (Navigation) V . RPT (Repeat) W . DEST (Destination) X. CONFIG (Configure) Language — English/Metric T o change the language of the navigation screens or to change the navigation [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Infotainment System Setting the Clock The navigation system time and the analog clock operate independently . Changing the time through the navigation system does not change the time on the analog clock. See Clock on page 5 ‑ 7 to change the analog clock time. T o set the time for th[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-7 8. Once a street has been selected, select the House # screen button to enter the house number . The system displays the house number range that is available for the street. 9. Select GO. A map screen, with the destination marked appears. 10. Select the route prefer[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Infotainment System 4. Press the DEST control button, the Route screen displays. Press Final Destination or Stopover . The information screen displays for that location. Press Add to Address Book. The address book screen appears. 5. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard disp[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-9 Guidance V olume Adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts: 1. Press the CONFIG control button to enter the menu options, then press CONFIG again, repeatedly until Nav is selected or press the Nav screen button. 2. Press V oice Prompt. 3. Press + or – screen but[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Infotainment System 3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video screen, and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the vehicle has not been turned off, press this knob to turn RSE and RSA back on and to continue playback o[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 1 FM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar Category: Press the screen button, located in the middle of the screen, to get a list of all the selected band stations in the area. Use the up and down arrows to scroll the frequencies. Press the desired frequency . XM (if [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Infotainment System 4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select the station. 5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for more than two seconds or until a beep is heard. 6. Repeat the steps for each preset. Sound Menu e (Sound): Press this key or press the CONF[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-13 Surround (Centerpoint ® ): Enables Bose Centerpoint signal processing that produces a surround sound listening experience from a CD or XM (if equipped) stereo digital audio source. Centerpoint delivers five independent audio channels from conventional two channel[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Infotainment System Bose ® AudioPilot ® AudioPilot: The Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology . T o use AudioPilot ® : 1. Press the CONFIG control button to enter the menu screen, then press CONFIG repeatedly until Radio is selected or press the Radio screen button 2. Pres[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-15 Satellite Radio XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM ™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in di[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Infotainment System XM Theftlocked: The XM ™ receiver may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM ™ receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer . XM Radio ID: If tu[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-17 Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery , or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increas[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Infotainment System As each new track starts to play , the track number displays. If an error appears on the display , see “ CD/DVD Messages ” in this section. If viewing a map screen, press the CD screen button. The display splits between the audio screen and the map screen. If [...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-19 y © ¨ z (Seek): 1. T o seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the next track. 2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. 3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player continues moving bac[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Infotainment System O / 3 (Power/V olume): 1. Press to turn the system on and off. 2. T urn the knob to increase or decrease the volume of the audio system. 3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the navigation system, RSE video screen, and RSA. If the vehicle has no[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-21 T op Menu: Press to display the first menu of the DVD. This is not available on all DVDs. Menu: Press to display the DVD menu of the current area of the DVD that is playing. This button is not available for DVD audio. Audio: Press to display the audio options. Sel[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Infotainment System Settings: From the DVD Setup screen, press to change the default audio, subtitle, and menu languages, parental level, audio, and to view the aspect of the DVD. These settings are not available on all DVDs. This button is not available for DVD audio. Audio Language[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-23 z (Previous T rack/Chapter): 1. Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter . 2. Press again to go to the previous track or chapter . This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. w (T uning Knob): 1. [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Infotainment System . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There may have been a problem while burning the CD/DVD. . The label may be caught in the CD/DVD player . If the CD/DVD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD/DVD. If [...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-25 Using the Navigation Audio System to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod ® The navigation audio system can control a USB storage device or an iPod by using the radio touch screens and steering wheel controls. 1. Press the AUX button and then the USB button. 2. P[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Infotainment System A warning message will display for a few seconds. A message to safely remove the device displays. MP3 Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format There are guidelines that must be met, when creating an MP3 disc. If the guidelines are not met when recording a CD-R(W), the CD may no[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-27 . Maximum 32 characters, including spaces, in a file or folder name. . Maximum number of folders is 100 with a maximum hierarchy of eight folders. . Create a folder structure that makes it easy to find songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 While playing a CD, the navigation system is available. When you insert a CD, the CD tab displays. If a DSP setting is selected for the CD, it will be activated each time you play a CD. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the player ,[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-29 q r (Folder/Artist/Album): 1. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder , artist, or album on the disc. 2. Press the middle screen button, with the folder , artist, or album name, to sort the MP3 by folder , artist, or album. It may take [...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 Infotainment System T o use a portable audio player , connect a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the AUDIO control button, then press it again until AUX is selected or press the AUX screen button to begin playing [...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-31 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System The vehicle may have an DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 Infotainment System Headphones A. Battery cover B. Channel 1 or 2 switch C. Power button D. V olume control E. Power indicator light The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is de[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-33 If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set. T o purchase replacement ear pads, call 1 ‐ 888 ‐ 293 ‐ 3332, then prompt zero (0), or contact your dealer . Battery Replaceme[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 Infotainment System See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack ” under Auxiliary Devices on page 7 ‑ 29 for more information about changing the source. How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), screen brightness, and setup menu lang[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-35 If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen remains on. This is normal, and the DVD continues to play through the previous audio source. Use the remote control power button or eject the disc to turn off the screen. The overhead [...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Infotainment System Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen on and off. P (Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while th[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-37 u (Next T rack/Chapter): Press this button to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. r (Fast Reverse): Press this button to quickly reverse the DVD or CD. T o[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Infotainment System Battery Replacement T o change the remote control batteries: 1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the remote control. 3. Repla[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-39 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is running, but there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is in the auxiliary source mode. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Some[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Infotainment System DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax machines, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devi[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-41 T o listen to an iPod or portable audio device through the RSA, attach the iPod or portable audio device to the auxiliary input (if available), located below the RSA system, USB port, or AUX jack. T urn the iPod on, then choose the front auxiliary input with the R[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Infotainment System PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this butt[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-43 F A V (Favorite): Press to access the preset stations. See “ Storing Radio Station Presets ” under , Overview on page 7 ‑ 3 . 5 (Phone): See the OnStar (if equipped) owner guide and Bluetooth (if equipped) for more information. e (Sound): Press to access the[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Infotainment System 0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter numbers. U (Space): Select to enter a space between characters or the words of a name. Backspace: Select if an incorrect character has been entered. T o make name entries easier , the system only highlights the characters that can fo[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-45 Map Scales + / − (Zoom In/Zoom Out): T ouch the zoom in or out screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the level of map detail. The scale appears on the screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are selected. The system adjusts the map accordin[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Infotainment System The destination symbol appears on the map, after a route has been planned, marking the final destination. The stopover symbol displays on the map after a stopover has been added to the route. The stopover symbols are numbered one through three, depending on how ma[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-47 The straight line to distance symbol indicates the straight-line distance to the destination. This symbol appears before you start driving on the route or if on a road where navigation guidance cannot be given. The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, [...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Infotainment System The No GPS symbol appears when the vehicle is acquiring or not receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal. See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 7 ‑ 76 for more information. Select the Mark screen button to store the location on the scree[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-49 POI Close to: 1. Once a category has been selected, touch this button to display the list of available POIs for the selected POI category . The list provides the POI icon, the name, the direction, and the distance to the POI from the vehicle's current positio[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Infotainment System Driving on a Route When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the next maneuver . The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it. When approximately 400 m (1/4 mi) from the next maneuver , the screen displ[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-51 Dual Mode This dual screen symbol displays when the screen is in dual mode. Dual mode displays the route on half of the screen and a maneuver or Interstate Exit list on the other half. The Interstate Exit list advises of approaching exits. Press this screen button[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Infotainment System 4. Once a state or province has been selected the City name category is automatically selected for entry . Enter the City Name or press the Last 5 Cities screen button. The Last 5 Cities screen displays a list of the last five city names that had been entered. Sel[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-53 If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number . This number represents the number of available streets. Select this butt[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Infotainment System 6. Select GO. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 8. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started. See “ Getting Starte[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-55 T o use the point of interest destination entry method by selecting a category: 1. Press the DEST control button. 2. Select i . 3. Select Browse POI Categories to view the list of POI categories. 4. Select a category . The system displays available POI names in th[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-56 Infotainment System Previous Destination The previous destination entry method lets you select a destination from a list of previous destination points. / Previous Destination: Press to access the Previous Destination screen. The system stores up to 20 points that have been previousl[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-57 3. Use 0 / 1 and press on the map to find the area that you would like to select as your destination. Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map activates fast scrolling. 4. Press once on the area that you would like to set as your destination. The map s[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-58 Infotainment System Preset Destination The preset destination entry method lets you set a destination by selecting from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the only destinations available to set while the vehicle is moving. If a de[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-59 OnStar ® Destination Download (US and Canada) OnStar Destination Download (if equipped) is a service available for OnStar subscribers that makes operating your navigation system much simpler . It allows subscribers to request and receive navigation assistance on-[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-60 Infotainment System Route Guidance Not Active If an OnStar destination is downloaded while route guidance is not active, the navigation system displays an OnStar Destination Download Screen and operations will continue as outlined in the Using OnStar Destination Download section: Rou[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-61 Getting Started on Y our Route Once a destination has been entered, there are several functions that can be performed. Press DEST to access the Route screen. T urn List T urn List: Press to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-62 Infotainment System r / [ (Fast Forward Scroll): Select to scroll to the next stopover or to the final destination. The u (fast forward skip) button changes to a fast speed fast forward. u (Fast Forward Skip): Select to go to the next stopover or to the final destination. Detour Deto[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-63 7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 8. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started. T o delete a stopover from the current route: 1. Press the DEST control button. 2. Select [...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-64 Infotainment System T o store the current vehicle position as a preset destination: 1. Select Mark from the map screen to add the current vehicle position to the address book. The Address Book screen appears. 2. Select Name. An alpha-keyboard displays. Enter the name. Press OK then B[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-65 Sound Press the CONFIG control button to enter the configure menu options, then press CONFIG again, repeatedly until Sound is selected or press the Sound screen button to make speaker and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) adjustments. See “ Sound Menu ” under , [...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-66 Infotainment System Allow time and seasonal restricted road: This feature allows the system to use time restricted and seasonal roads when calculating a planned route. Edit Address Book — How to Add T o add an address to the address book, see “ Adding Destinations to the Address [...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-67 T o change the map icon of an address book entry: 1. Select the CONFIG control button. 2. Select the Nav screen button. 3. Select Edit/View Address Book. 4. Select the address book entry to change. 5. Select the Icon screen button. 6. Select an icon from the list.[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-68 Infotainment System Map Database Information Press the Map Database Information screen button to view the coverage areas of the map DVD. Off-Road Mode T o turn the Off-road mode on or off: 1. Press the CONFIG control button. 2. Press the Nav screen button. 3. Press Off-Road mode. The[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-69 Three types of traffic information for major roadways are displayed on the navigation system: . Unscheduled traffic incident data, such as accidents and disabled vehicles . Scheduled traffic incident data, such as road construction and road closures . T raffic flo[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-70 Infotainment System T raffic Icon The T raffic Icon appears on the T raffic T ab, next to the word Traffic, when traffic is found in the local area. The T raffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are: Condition T raffic Status Icon . No XM NavTraff ic ™ subscriptio[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-71 Locations and Information of T raffic Conditions The system may take some time to sort the information. The list of traffic conditions display in the order of distance from the vehicle, up to approximately 125 km (75 mi). With a route planned, the system defaults [...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-72 Infotainment System Options Select the Options screen button. A Traffic Options menu displays. Select the desired traffic related option. T raffic: Select to enable or disable the traffic function. Show T raffic ICONS: Select to display traffic icons on the map screen. This function [...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-73 Alert for Approaching T raffic Events: When On, if an approaching traffic event is within the alert range, one of two traffic alert pop-up screens display: . With no route planned, while on expressways, Approaching T raffic Event without Avoid screen displays. . W[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-74 Infotainment System After selecting the INFO (information) screen button, the type of traffic condition, the street name, and a description of the traffic condition displays. See “ Scrolling the Map ” under Maps on page 7 ‑ 44 for more information. T o display traf fic events i[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-75 Back, Map, More, and Avoid These buttons have common functions across all three Detailed T raffic Event screens. Back: Press to return to the previous screen. Map: If available, press to display the related traffic event on the map. Map T raffic Event Icon with Ba[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-76 Infotainment System Display Off Press this screen button to turn the display off. Press any control button to view the display . Brightness/Contrast/Mode Press this screen button to change the brightness, contrast, and mode of the display . ] (Brightness): Press + (plus) or − (minu[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-77 The GPS shows the current position of the vehicle using signals sent by the GPS Satellites of the United States Department of Defense. When the vehicle is not receiving signals from the satellites, a symbol appears on the map screen. Refer to Global Positioning Sy[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-78 Infotainment System . V ehicle is being driven with tire chains. . T ires are replaced. . T ire pressure for the tires is incorrect. . T ires are worn. . First time the map DVD is inserted. . Battery is disconnected for several days. . V ehicle is driving in heavy traffic where drivi[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-79 . Automatic rerouting may display a route returning to the set stopover if you are heading for a destination without passing through a set stopover . . The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due to a regulation by time or season or any other regulation which m[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-80 Infotainment System V oice Recognition The navigation system's voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar (if equipped) features. The DVD map disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice recognition to work. [...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-81 . If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly , and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or repeat the command. . Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind. [...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-82 Infotainment System Display Commands Use the following display commands to set the display mode. Display [set] day [mode]: Sets the display to daytime mode. Display [set] night [mode]: Sets the display to night mode. Display [set] auto [mode]: Sets the display to automatic mode. The [...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-83 Phone Bluetooth V ehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth ‐ capable cell phone with a Hands ‐ Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth [...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-84 Infotainment System Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone [...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-85 Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “ Listing All Paired and Connected Phones. ” 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Delete. ” The system asks which phone to delete. 4. Say the [...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-86 Infotainment System Using the “ Digit Store ” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two s[...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-87 Using the “ Dial ” or “ Call ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Dial ” or “ Call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Us[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-88 Infotainment System Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a call, press b g . 2. Say “ Three ‐ way call. ” 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party [...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-89 V oice Pass-Thru V oice pass ‐ thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. T o access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press and h[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 7-90 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heatin[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Climate Controls O (Off): Press the driver side temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. Outside air still enters the vehicle, and is directed to the floor . This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either tem[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-3 2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. T o find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necess[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Climate Controls - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to fre[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-5 This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor , defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with on[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to adjust the direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle. There are also air outlets on the rear of the center console for rear seat passenger use. Move the louvers up [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-58 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-59 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-59 Fuel Additives . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-3 Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicl[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry , or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops rig[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Driving and Operating T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happ[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-7 Off-Road Driving V ehicles with 22 ‐ inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. Many of the vehicle design features that help make the vehicle more responsive on paved roads during poor weather conditions also help[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Driving and Operating . Know the local laws that apply to off-roading where you will be driving or check with law enforcement people in the area. . Be sure to get the necessary permission if you will be on private land. If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) . Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity , making it more likely to roll over . Y ou can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over . Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargo[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck but you will want to know how to use it properly . Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Some things to consider: . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? . Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? . Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, k[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating Consider this as you approach a hill: . Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? . Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface cause tire slipping? . Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and you cannot make it up the hill: . Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards and apply the parking brake. . If the engine is still running, shift the transmission to R (Reverse), r[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Driving and Operating Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, consider: . How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? . What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? . Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Lo[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-15 Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. T o decide whether to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: { W ARNING Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over . Y [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating Stalling on an Incline { W ARNING Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over , you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in W ater { W ARNING Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water , it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you coul[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water . { W ARNI[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-19 Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature co[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Driving and Operating . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creat[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-21 W ARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. . Open a window about 5 cm[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Driving and Operating If the V ehicle is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow . See “ Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out ” later in this section. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a s[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty . For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some p[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and load[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-25 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passenge rs in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Driving and Operating Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 136 kg (750 lbs) C. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 3 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-27 of the vehicle. This is called Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weigh[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Driving and Operating If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { W ARNING Things you put inside your vehicle [...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-29 Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the Continuous Damping Control (CDC). See Continuous Damping Control (CDC) on page 9 ‑ 48 . This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled r[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep your speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles). . Do [...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-31 Press the right and left arrows to move the pedals either closer or further from your body . Before you start driving, fully press the brake pedal to confirm the adjustment is right for you. While driving, make only small adjustments. The vehicle has a memory fu[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake o[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-33 Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to th[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Driving and Operating Engine Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F). V ehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. A[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-35 Shifting Into Park { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others c[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Driving and Operating If torque lock does occur , you might need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission. Then you should be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park This vehic[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-37 When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy . When greater power demands are required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Driving and Operating Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. E[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-39 When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See “ T orque Lock ” under Shifting Into Park on page 9 ‑ 35 for more information. { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. T o restart when you are already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { W ARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running a[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-41 If the shift stabilization feature determines that a current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the transmission does not upshift and instead holds the current gear . In some cases, this may appear to be a delayed shift, however the transmission is operating no[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Driving and Operating T ow/Haul Mode The vehicle has a T ow/Haul Mode. The T ow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. Press the button lo[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-43 Cruise Grade Braking Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruis[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work t[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-45 Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. T o release the parking brake,[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Driving and Operating The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). In some cases, it may take approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) of driving before the system initializes. If cruise control is being used when StabiliT rak activates, the cruise control automati[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-47 When the traction control system (TCS) or StabiliTrak system is turned off, the StabiliT rak light and the appropriate TCS off or StabiliT rak off message will be displayed on the DIC to warn the driver . The vehicle will still have brake-traction control when t[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Driving and Operating When this happens, a reduction in acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibration may be heard. This is normal. If cruise control is being used when the system activates, the StabiliT rak light will flash and cruise control will automatically disengage. Cru[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-49 This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding position as well as better handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the veh[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Driving and Operating This vehicle has StabiliTrak and when the system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 45 . When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again, it can be turned ba[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-51 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. . T o increase vehicle speed in small amounts, press the +R[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Driving and Operating Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on [...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-53 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. The indicator light comes on and P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URP A is off; see Object Detection System Messag[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the drive[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-55 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen T o adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the CONFIG hard key while the rear vision camera image is on the display . Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen. ] (Bri[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. Rear Vision Camera System Unavailable: Displays when the system is not receiving in[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-57 Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located under the tailgate handle. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The area displayed by the camera is limited.[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-58 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for the TOP[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-59 Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB ‐ 3.5 or 3.51 1 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We r[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-60 Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , one bottle of GM Fuel System T reatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System T reatment PLUS is[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-61 At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and c[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-62 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. T urn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel o[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-63 Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 ‑ 15 . The TIGHTEN GAS CAP mes[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-64 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer . See the following trailer towing information in this s[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-65 Driving with a T railer { W ARNING When towing a trailer , exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It [...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-66 Driving and Operating Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer . The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering [...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-67 The tow/haul mode may be used if the transmission shifts too often. See T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 42 . When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If th[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-68 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear . 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up [...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-69 Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer w[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-70 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight *GCWR A WD 6.2L 3.42 3 447 kg (7,600 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-71 V ehicle Series Hitch T ype Maximum T ongue Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hit[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-72 Driving and Operating T owing Equipment Hitches The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Most small-to-medium trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball. Larger trailers may require a weight dist[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-73 T railer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer . Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and m[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-74 Driving and Operating If charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery , press the tow/haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever . This will boost the vehicle system voltage and properly charge the battery . If the trailer is too light for tow/haul mode, turn on the headlamps [...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-75 Operating the vehicle in T ow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However , there is no benefit to the selection of T ow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and t[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 9-76 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 T ire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 T ire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some componen[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 V ehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Y our GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported servi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2 L V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 16 . B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 18 . C. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 85 . D. Battery on page 10 ‑ 29 . E. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal (G[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 V ehicle Care Engine Oil T o ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper visc[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add one liter/quart of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil c[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 V ehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with the dexos ™ certification mark. Oils meeting the requirements of your vehicle should have th[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When sele[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 V ehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at whi[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmissio n Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. If a small leak is suspected,[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 V ehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until the appropriate transmission fluid temperature is re[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-15 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 V ehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If fluid is added, it may take 15 minutes or longer to obtain an accurate reading becau[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-17 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover . 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housin[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 V ehicle Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of View) { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-19 What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 V ehicle Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is vi[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-21 { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can bl[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 V ehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is l[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-23 Notice: Engine damage from running the engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 ‑ 24 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . Notice: If the engine catches fire whil[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 V ehicle Care If there is an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day . . Stops after high-speed driving. . Idles for long periods in traff[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-25 Engine Fan The vehicle has electric cooling fans. The fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving might be heard. The fans can turn off if no cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or if operating[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 V ehicle Care What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Alw[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-27 Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applyin[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 V ehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-29 After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . Always clean the brake fluid[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 85 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-31 What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noi[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 V ehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been dr[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-33 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 44 . Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. T ry to start the engine in each gear . The vehicle should start only i[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 V ehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to appl[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-35 3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position. For the proper type and size, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 1 1 ‑ 9 . Glass Replacement If the windshield or front side glass must be rep[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 V ehicle Care Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly . T o adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 ‑ 5 for more information. 2. Locate t[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-37 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which are under the hood near each headlamp assembly . 8. T urn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. T urn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of [...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 V ehicle Care High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting { W ARNING The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician serv[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-39 4. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly . 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Reinstall the socket into the taillamp assembly by turning the bulb socket clockwise until it[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the current load[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored ba[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 V ehicle Care[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage 1 Right T railer Stop/T urn Lamp 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left T railer Stop/T urn Lamp 4 Engine Controls 5 Engine Control[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (If Equipped) 32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 33 Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) 34 Sunroof 35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent System 36 Windshield Wiper 37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 38 Electric Adjustable P[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-45 J-Case Fuses Usage 61 Antilock Brake System 1 62 Starter 63 Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 65 Electric Running Boards 66 Heated Windshield W asher System 67 T ransfer Case 68 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) J-Case Fuses Usage 69 Mid[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usa[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage 6 Driver Side T urn Signal, Stoplamp 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side T urn Signal, Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) 1 1 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) 12 Stoplamps, Center High ‐ Mou[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 V ehicle Care T op View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness C[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-49 W ARNING (Continued) . Under inflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. T ire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. . Over inf[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 V ehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustration is an example of a typical P ‐ Metric tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combination of letters and number[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-51 (G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information on recommended tire pressure see Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 54 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 23 . Tire Designations [...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 V ehicle Care Tire T erminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopasca l). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of opt[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-53 Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrica l tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure. Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire : A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose pas[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 V ehicle Care Speed Rating : An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T raction : The friction between the tire and the road surface. The amount of grip provided. T read : The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-55 If your tires have too much air (over ‐ inflation), you can get the following: . Unusual wear . . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows you[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 V ehicle Care If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Tire Pres[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-57 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated. Accordingly , when the low tire pressure telltale [...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 V ehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly , excluding the spare tire and wh[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-59 Notice: Tire sealant materials are not all the same. A non-approved tire sealant could damage the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors. TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . Always use only the GM a[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 V ehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are ma[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-61 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING [...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 V ehicle Care See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 63 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 ‑ 68 . When rotating the vehicle's tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotat[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-63 When It Is Time for New Tires V arious factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which appear w[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 V ehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-65 { W ARNING If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly , causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your ve[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 V ehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the Uni[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-67 T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A t[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 V ehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it, except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be [...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-69 Tire Chains { W ARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 V ehicle Care It may be very bumpy and noisy , but you can still steer . Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. { W ARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely under-inflated o[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-71 W ARNING (Continued) T o be certain the vehicle will not move, put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 V ehicle Care A. Wheel Blocks B. Jack Knob C. Wing Nut D. Retaining Hook E. Jack F . Mounting Bracket 2. Release the jack (E) from the mounting bracket (F) by turning the jack knob (B) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack from the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the wheel bl[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-73 H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare T ire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (J). 2. T o remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key , turn it clockwise and pull it straight out. 3. Assemble th[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 V ehicle Care 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 7. T ilt the tire with slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer (D). Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up [...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-75 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire The tools that are needed include the jack (A), the wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E). 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on [...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 V ehicle Care Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a j[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-77 Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. Rear Position Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wr[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-79 W ARNING (Continued) using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 ‑ 2 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 V ehicle Care A. Spare T ire/Flat T ire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. T ire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F . Hoist End of Extension T ool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s) J. Spare T ire Lock 1. Put the tire (A) [...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-81 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 V ehicle Care 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock. 9. Close the hoist shaft access cover . T o store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top ‐ box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-83 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under “ Removing the Spare T ire and T ools ” under Tire Changing on page 10 ?[...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 V ehicle Care 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 1 1. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The se[...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-85 For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see “ Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ” and “ Storing a Flat or Spare T ire and T ools ” under Tire Changing on page 10 ‑ 71 . After installing the spare tire on your vehicl[...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 V ehicle Care Y ou would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put the automatic transmissio[...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-87 { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt do[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 V ehicle Care 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . U[...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-89 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy , Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( − ) T erminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) T erminal T o disconnect the jumper cables from both ve[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 V ehicle Care Recreational V ehicle T owing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the v[...]

Black plate (91,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-91 Appearance Care Exterior Care Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and [...]

Black plate (92,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 V ehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polish[...]

Black plate (93,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-93 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and T rim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may[...]

Black plate (94,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 V ehicle Care Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provi[...]

Black plate (95,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-95 Interior Care The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery . Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather , and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommend[...]

Black plate (96,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 V ehicle Care . T oo much cleaner that saturates the upholstery . . Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that can damage the vehicle's interior . Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuu[...]

Black plate (97,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-97 Allow the leather to dry naturally . Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters or spot removers, or shoe polish on leather . Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of the lea[...]

Black plate (98,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 V ehicle Care Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a cras[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance . Are driven off-road in the recommended manner . See Off-Road Driving on page 9 ‑ 7 . . Use the recommended fuel. See Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 58 . { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform m[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 12 . When the Change Engine Oil Soon [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints are maintenance ‐ free. . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . . Body hinges [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Once a Y ear . See Starter Switch Check on page 10 ‑ 32 . . See Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 ‑ 33 . . See Ignition T ransmission Lock Check on page 10 ‑ 33 . . See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Envi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approv[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). T ransfer Case DEXRON ® -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 1[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigeran[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 F Automatic 1.01 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and C a n a d a ) .................... 1 3 - 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Custom[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 458 ‐ 8006. In Canada, call the Canadia[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge mediation/a[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Customer Information However , we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur . If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: STEP ONE Explain your[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be addressed to: United States Cadillac Customer Assistance Cente[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) T o contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday , 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. All e-mail [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-7 Online Owner Center Cadillac Owner Center (U.S.) — www.cadillacownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more . Store online service and maint[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle. For more informati[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-9 Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Cadillac Owner Privileges ™ . Emergency Fuel Delivery: [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Service . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . T owing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or hi[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-1 1 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize you[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle's res[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Customer Information Insuring Y our V ehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduc[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-15 Managing the V ehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair . If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Customer Information Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-17 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. W ashington, D.C. 20590 Y ou can also obtain other inf[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and trans[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-19 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defe[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 13-20 Customer Information Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS ‐ 210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two c[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Active Fuel Management ™ . . . . 9-36 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-75 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 INDEX Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29 Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 B Battery . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-3 Child Restraints Infants and Y oung Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54, 3-56 Systems . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 INDEX Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-5 F Fan Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Flashers, Hazard W arning . . . . . . 6-7 F[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 INDEX H Hazard W arning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-7 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Headlamps Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Daytime Running[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-7 Latch, Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Level Control Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Lighter , Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Lighting Entry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Illumination Con[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Park T ilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-9 Power (cont.) Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 9-34 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Pregnancy , Using Safety B[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 INDEX Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Ride Control Systems Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Roadside Service . . . . . . . 13-8, 13-10 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-1 1 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 StabiliT rak ® Indicator Light . . . . 5-20 StabiliT rak ® System . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45 Start V ehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 INDEX T railer T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68 T ransmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 T ransportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . [...]