Cadillac 2011 Escalade manuel d'utilisation

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 201 1 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 1 1-7 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 1 1-10 T ec[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 ESV are trademarks and/or service marks of General Mot[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on v[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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) [...]

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

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel United States V ersion Shown; Canada Similar .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 8 . B. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 8 . Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 5 . C. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 12 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 8 . E. Shift Lever . Se[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 Ke[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-5 Remote V ehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the V ehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. Whe[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 In Brief Liftgate Power Liftgate Press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate star[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-7 Seat Adjustment T o adjust the 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 lower the entire seat by [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 In Brief Memory Features The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals. Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adjust the drive[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-9 Second Row Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats, if equipped. On vehicles with bucket seats, the seatbacks[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 In Brief Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly . T o achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restrain[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-1 1 United States Canada and Mexico See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 48 for important information. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors V ehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls on the driver door . 1. Press (A) or (B) to select th[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. T o set the memory position, see “ Memory Features ” in Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 [...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-13 Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. k : Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on w[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 In Brief For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position. AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and ta[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown A. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 In Brief The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is se[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-17 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 [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 In Brief 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 w[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-19 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 st[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 In Brief Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If available, this feature will alert you to vehicles located in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror .[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-21 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: . Inside the floor console storage bin. . On the rear of the floor console. . In the re[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 In Brief For more information, see StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 47 . 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 war[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 ‑ 66 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasolin[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 In Brief Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to get th[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 In Brief 1-25 Crisis Assist, Stolen V ehicle Assistance, V ehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, T urn ‐ by ‐ T urn Navigation and Hands ‐ Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more inf[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 In Brief See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a T alk/Mute button that can be[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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/Escalade ESV 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 m[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (R[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 40 . If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside. See “ Approac[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 Notice: When replacing the battery , do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter . Static from your body could damage the transmitter . T o replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, locat[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows / (Remote Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. 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 [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 a[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. Y ou will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Press[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Doors Liftgate (Manual) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are parked off [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is moving. { W ARNING Y ou or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing the obstruction[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Power Assist Steps The vehicle may have power assist steps. The switch used to disable the power assist steps is located on the center console below the climate control system. The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on th[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Y our vehicle's headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power . The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has P ASS-Key ® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. P ASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition.[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in Step 3. The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed. 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror . 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to adjust the mirror . 3. Press the opposite side to get the control pad to a neutral position. Power Foldaway Mirrors 1. Pres[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror . The driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside rearview mirror . See Auto[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 V ehicles with OnStar ® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror . See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information about the service[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys 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 win[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express ‐ up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto ‐ reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout o (Window Lockout): This button is on the driver door near the window switches. Press the right side of the button to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button will illuminate, indicating the feature is in use. The rear [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 35 . T o open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the fi[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Heated and V entilated Front [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The vehicle's 2nd-row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Seats and Restraints Memory Features The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals. Storing Memory Positions T o save into memory: 1. Adju[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Memory Remote Recall The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and pedals to stored positions when entering the vehicle. T o activate, unlock the driver door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . The[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back approximately 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering column moves up and forward. T o move the seat back farther , press the easy exit button again until the seat is all the way back. If something has blocked th[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-7 T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline the seatback. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise the seatback. { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buck[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Seats and Restraints 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 such a condition should use care when using the sea[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Rear Seats Heated Rear Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the W arning under Heated and V entilated Front Seats on page 3 ‑ 8 . The buttons are on the [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats (60/40 Split Bench Seat) If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seat, if equipped. The seat has either the manual fold and [...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor . The seat will tumble forward. Folding and T umbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Seats and Restraints Automatic Seat Release Fold and T umble Feature The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. { W ARNING Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Alw[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position T o return the seat to the sitting position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor . The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor . { W ARNING If either seatback is not loc[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Lift the lever , on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward to create a flat load floor . If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright p[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Seats and Restraints Folding and T umbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seatin[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Folding and T umbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat or Outside { W ARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Seats and Restraints Third Row Seats If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback can be folded, and the entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle. Folding the Seatback T o fold the seatback: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Remo[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-19 T umbling the Third Row Seat T o tumble the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure the headrests are completely lowered and there is nothing under , in front of, or on the seat. 3. Fold the seatbacks forward using le[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Seats and Restraints 5. Raise the seatback to the upright position. { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are lo[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Installing the Third Row Seat T o install the seat: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the la[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 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 pas[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 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 dist[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-25 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, [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 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 tou[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-27 { 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 to[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 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[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-29 { 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 [...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 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 incr[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 ‑ 37 for more information. The lap ‐ shoulder belts for the firs[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you m[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-33 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[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly . They can help tighten the safety belts during the early [...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Third Row If your vehicle has a third row, remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 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 i[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are b[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-37 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy . The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it [...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Seats and Restraints If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you,[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o hel[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have the following airbags: . If the vehicle has a third row seat, it will have a third row roof-rail airbag. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment ope[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { W ARNING Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat ‐ mounted side impact[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has a third ro[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Seats and Restraints 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. Howe[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-45 The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. The vehicle has seat ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 3 ‑ 39 . Seat ?[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of th[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-47 { W ARNING When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air . This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. T o avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Seats and Restraints . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly . See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured [...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-49 We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, usi[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-51 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback i[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-52 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “ Safety Belts ” and ?[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-53 W ARNING (Continued) proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. 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 a[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-54 Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability , I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T wo[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly . Have the veh[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-56 Seats and Restraints . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: Wha[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-57 { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-58 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg ([...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the c[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-60 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear ‐ Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positi[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-61 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-62 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the Restraint 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. We recommend that children and child restraint[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-63 { W ARNING A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear sea[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-64 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with a top tether , you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor . In order to use t[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Y our child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being at[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-66 Seats and Restraints Third Row Seat i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. There is one top tether anchor that can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position but not both at the same time. For models with a third row [...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-67 Second Row Seat — 60/40 For models with 60/40 second row seating, the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row . Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle a[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-68 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LA TCH System { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly . In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or ki[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-69 Notice: Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary , move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LA TCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckle[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-70 Seats and Restraints . If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether over the seatback. . If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tethe[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-71 . If the position you are using has a fixed or an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely h[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-72 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LA TCH sy[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-73 Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Free ‐ Falling Latch Plate Cinching Latch Plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt t[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-74 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap ‐ shoulder belt and a free ‐ falling la[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-75 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 63 for more information. 7. Before pl[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-76 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 k[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-77 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[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 3-78 Seats and Restraints 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 help[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console Storage . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Storage T o set to heat mode, press and release the button the h shows red. Press and release again to turn it off. Insulated containers will not work properly . Use only non-insulated containers. Notice: When the cuphholder is turned on, the inside receptacles are hot or cold[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Storage 4-3 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. S[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 4-4 Storage Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-5 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-5 Re[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Messages V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 Brake System Messages . . . . 5-31 Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Engine Cooling System Messages .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / c x (Next/Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or navigate an iPod or USB device. Radio T o select p[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (V ehicles with a Navigation System) 1. Press and release w or c x to select the next or previous track within the selected category . 2. Press and hold w or c x to move quickly through the trac[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-5 ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM ™ . For vehicles with or without a navigation system: Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Instruments and Controls ? (High Speed): Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10 ‑ 35 . Heavy snow or i[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-7 compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly . 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 co[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone a[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: . Inside the floor console storage bin. . On the rear of the floor consol[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 1 10 V olt Alternative Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is located on the rear of the center console. An indicator light[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 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 mat[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). Odometer The vehicle's odometer works together wi[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Instruments and Controls Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light flashes for s[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor , the pretensioners, the airbag mod[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-17 United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF , or the symbols for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ST ART , but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . The light should go out once the[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-19 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[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 Instruments and Controls An emission system malfunction might be corrected: . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 68 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-21 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 b[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Instruments and Controls It can take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 94 . { W ARNING The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-23 T ow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the T ow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on when the T ow/Haul Mode has been activated. For more information, see T ow/Haul Mode on page 9 ‑ 43 . StabiliT rak ® Indicator Light The StabiliT rak indicator [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Messages on page 5 ‑ 39 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate [...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2 ‑ 13 . High-Beam on Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Chan[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Instruments and Controls 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 fea[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-27 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, side blind zone system on/off, ti[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Instruments and Controls 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) re[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-29 A verage V ehicle Speed Press the trip/fuel button until A VERAGE SPEED displays. This display shows the average speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (MPH). Blank Display This display shows no information. V ehicle Information Menu I[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Instruments and Controls Units Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between metric or English units of measurement. Once in this display , press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-31 V ehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowle[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display . If the message is st[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Engine Cooling System Messages ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) TURNED OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. See Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge on page 5 ‑ 14 . T o avoid added s[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 1 1 for informati[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low . Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5 ‑ 13 and Fuel on page 9 ‑ 63 for more information. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may displ[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 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 Park[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-37 For cleaning instructions, see “ W ashing Y our Vehicle ” in Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 97 . See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9 ‑ 56 for more information. Ride Control System Messages SERVICE ST ABILITRAK If your vehicle has StabiliT [...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Instruments and Controls There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended period of time. . The message also displays if the brake system warning light[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-39 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 ignitio[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Instruments and Controls T ransmission Messages MANUAL SHIFT This message displays when the automatic transmission is in manual mode. See Manual Mode on page 9 ‑ 43 for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission f[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-41 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. Press the customization button to scroll through the ava[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock. See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 8 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display . Pr[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-43 REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Y ou will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if th[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior lamps will flash when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter . 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 th[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-45 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. APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Instruments and Controls CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the custo[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-47 EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See “ Memory Features ” in Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 for more information. Press the customization bu[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Instruments and Controls SEA T & TIL T (default): The driver seat and the steering wheel tilt feature will recall. 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 setti[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-49 T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. DISPLA Y DIGIT AL SPEED This feature allows you to enable or disable the digital speedometer on the DIC. Press the customization button until DISPLA Y[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Instruments and Controls Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following occurs: . The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. . The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons are pressed. . The end of the feature settings menu [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as for future programming. Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be erased when the [...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Instruments and Controls 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need [...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Y our hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter . The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Rem[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Instruments and Controls . If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “ Middle. ” The switch settings written down in Step 2 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings written[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-55 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Lighting It controls the following systems: . Headlamps . T aillamps . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: P (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). T urning the headlamp[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-3 IntelliBeam ® Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System For vehicles with this feature, be sure to read this entire section before using it. IntelliBeam is an enhancement to the vehicle's headlamp system. Using a digital light sensor on the rearview mirror ,[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Lighting . The headlamp stalk is moved forward to the high-beam position. When either of these conditions occur , the IntelliBeam feature will be disabled and the IntelliBeam light in the mirror will turn off until the high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position. . If [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-5 Disabling and Resetting IntelliBeam at the Rearview Mirror IntelliBeam can be disabled by using the controls on the inside rearview mirror . AUTO 3 (On/Off): T o disable the system, press this button on the inside rearview mirror . The IntelliBeam indicator will turn [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Lighting Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 5 3 (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): T o change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. T o return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-7 When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from DRL to the headlamps. T o turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to the OFF position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 6-8 Lighting The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 40 . The regular headlamp system can be turned on when needed. Hazard W arning Flashers | (H[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-9 T urn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 miles), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC). T o turn the chime and message off, move[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 6-10 Lighting Push the knob to extend out and then it can be turned. 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[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Lighting 6-1 1 Lighting Features Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the extended position. If the dome override button is pressed in, the lamps will not come on. Exi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 6-12 Lighting Normally , these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver . If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BA TTERY[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3 O v e r v i e w ...................... 7 - 3 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Satellite Radio . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Infotainment System Introduction Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates. The navigation system includes navigation and audio functions. Keeping your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is important for safe driving. The n[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-3 Use the navigation system to: . Plan a route. . Select a destination using various methods and choices. . Follow turn-by-turn route and map guidance with voice prompts, only if permitted by traffic laws, controls, and conditions. Always be alert and obey tr[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 (Pho[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-5 M. e (Sound) N. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) O. Clock T ouch Screen Button P . POI (Point of Interest) T ouch Screen Button Q. 1 (Zoom Out) T ouch Screen Button R. Auxiliary Jack S. y © ¨ z (Seek) Key (Previous/Next) T . w (T une) Knob U. NA V (Navigatio[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Infotainment System Storing Radio Station Presets T o set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press O to turn the system on. 2. Press the AUDIO control button and select the desired band (AM, FM, or XM (if equipped)). 3. Use the w (tuning) knob or the SEEK arrows to tu[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-7 6. Once a state or province has been selected the City name category is automatically selected for entry . 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 represen[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Infotainment System 6. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name space (e.g. Washington Monument). If five or less names are available, a list displays. If more than five are available, the List screen button displays a number . This button represents the number of a[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-9 Using Y our Stored Preset Destinations These destinations are available for selection while driving. 1. Press O to turn the system on. 2. A caution may appear . Press OK to proceed. 3. Press the DEST control button. 4. Select one of the available preset des[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to the vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player , CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer . Also, check federal rules covering[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 1 Finding a Station AM Source Shown, Other Sources Similar If viewing a map screen, press the source screen (AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, etc.) button. The display splits between the audio screen and the map screen. All station-changing functions can be p[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Infotainment System XM (if equipped) lists also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that have broadcasts that relate to that category . For XM (if equipped), press the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information app[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-13 Sound Menu e (Sound): Press this key or press the CONFIG control button to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The system automatically stores audio adjustment settings as changes[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Infotainment System Driver: Adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality . Rear: Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality . 2 CH. (Channel): Enhances surround sound. 5.1 CH. (Channel): Gives a full affect of su[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-15 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 butto[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Infotainment System 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, [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-17 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 [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Infotainment System 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 a[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-19 Audio Players CD/DVD Player The player can be used for CD, MP3, and as a DVD video player . Read this section for more information about DVD video. When playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can power on the RSE video screen and use the remote contro[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Infotainment System DISC: Press this screen button to view the list of loaded disc(s). Select the disc to play . r (Rewind): 1. Press and hold this screen button to rewind quickly through a track selection. Y ou will hear sound at a reduced volume. 2. Release this screen but[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-21 The DVD slot is compatible with most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW , DVD+R/RW media along with MP3 and WMA formats. If an error appears on the display , see “ CD/DVD Messages ” in this section. Once a DVD starts to play , the menu optio[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Infotainment System Move: Press to move the cursor buttons back and forth from the bottom-right corner to the top-left corner of the screen. j / r (Pause/Play): 1. Press to pause the DVD. This button will then change to the play button. 2. Press the play button to play the D[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-23 Search: Press to display the search screen. Select T itle or Chapter Search for DVD video and Group or T rack for DVD audio. The keyboard allows you to type in the title/chapter/group/track number that you would like to watch or listen to. This button doe[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Infotainment System Subtitle Language: Press English, Francais, Espanol, Italiano, or Deutsch to change the default language of the subtitles that the DVD player uses for each disc. The subtitle language must be available on the disc. The subtitle language may vary for each [...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-25 Care of Y our CDs and DVDs Sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality , recording method, quality of the music recorded, and how the disc has been handled. Handle discs carefully and store them in their original cases or other protective cases away [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Infotainment System If the CD/DVD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD/DVD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer . Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod ® The USB Port, located in the center[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-27 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 but[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-28 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 [...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-29 . 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 o[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-30 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[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-31 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 [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-32 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[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-33 Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead) The vehicle may have an Overhead 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[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-34 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 Channe[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-35 Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by the warranty . Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. If the fo[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-36 Infotainment System The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the left audio input. The red jack (C) is for the right audio input. Power for auxiliary devices is n[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-37 When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary input jack if the vehicle has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able to hear audio from the auxiliary device through the wireless or wired headphones. The front seat passe[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-38 Infotainment System Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control O (power) button can be used to turn on the video screen display and start the disc. The radio can also tu[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-39 While the DVD is playing, the DVD can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button then pressing the fast forward button. The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode. Also, reverse can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button and then pr[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-40 Infotainment System AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. If the vehicle has a third row video screen, the AUX button controls the source display on the second row video screen, and the third row video screen [...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-41 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power . The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY . The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pictu[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-42 Infotainment System 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 devi[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-43 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 t[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-44 Infotainment System Using the RSE System DVD Player: The loading slot for the DVD player is located at the top of the head restraint. Insert the disc partially into the loading slot with the printed side facing the rear of the vehicle. The DVD player automatically draws the [...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-45 EJECT X : Press to eject a disc from the DVD slot. If a disc is ejected from the player , but not removed, it will automatically reload into the player . Another way to reload a disc that has been ejected, but not removed from the DVD player , is to press[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-46 Infotainment System A V INPUT : (Audio/Video Input Jack): The audio/video input jack is located below the video display screen and allows viewing of auxiliary sources such as portable DVD players, game stations, or video cameras, on each screen. . Video Input — The yellow [...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-47 The message, “ T o listen to this monitor tune your headphones to Channel 3 (or 4) ” displays for five seconds then disappears when the video display screen is turned on. OFF/ON (Power): Turn the power switch located on the earpiece to turn the wirele[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-48 Infotainment System Remote Control Buttons POWER: Press to turn the Headrest DVD RSE system on and off. SOURCE: Press to select between Monitor 3, Monitor 4, or A V INPUT . Any video equipment connected to the A V inputs automatically overrides the source selection. SETUP: P[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-49 SOUND AROUND SELECT : Press to select an FM transmitter channel. The SOUND AROUND SELECT lets the DVD audio play over the vehicle ’ s sound system by tuning the radio to one of the six FM frequencies listed below . . CH1 : 88.3MHz . CH2 : 88.7MHz . CH3 [...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-50 Infotainment System DISPLA Y : Press to scroll through display information on the upper left corner of the screen, such as title, chapter/track, time elapsed, and time remaining, or to turn off the display PROGRAM: Press to edit a playback program containing desired titles i[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-51 Battery Replacement T o change batteries in the remote control: 1. T urn the remote control face down. 2. Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off. 3. Install two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. 4. Slide the cover ba[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-52 Infotainment System T o set the TV display: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to navigate the General Setup Page. 3. Press the down navigation arrow to select TV Display sub-menu and to adjust the screen setting. 4. Pres[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-53 Settings for Parental Control Use the SETUP MENU to access the parental control feature. It allows for control of the type of movie rating content (from G to Adult) that can be viewed and is only accessible when no disc is loaded. T o setup the Parental C[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-54 Infotainment System T o create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad on the remote control. Press the ENTER button to confirm. The default password is 136900. T o change the Parental Control Password: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control 2. Navigate to the [...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-55 DISPLA Y : Press to choose from the following display options: 1. Press DISPLA Y once and Single Elapsed appears along with the current track playing and the length of time for that track. 2. Press DISPLA Y twice and Single Remain appears along with the c[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-56 Infotainment System 1. Press STOP if a disc is playing. Press the up or down navigation arrows on the remote control to go through the folder list on the left side of the screen. 2. Press ENTER when the desired folder is highlighted. 3. Press the up or down navigation arrows[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-57 Tips and T roubleshoo ting Chart Problem Recommended Action IR Sensor Inoperative . Check that the batteries are good in the remote control. . Check that the remote Control IR Sensor is not blocked. . Aim the remote control toward the IR Sensor being cont[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-58 Infotainment System Handle CDs and DVDs carefully . Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The DVD player scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD or DVD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-59 P (Power): Press the P button to turn RSA on and off. V olume: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones. SRCE (Source): Press [...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-60 Infotainment System Navigation Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the control buttons located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons on the navigation scre[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-61 e (Sound): Press to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). y z (Scan Up/Down): Press to scan the tracks/chapters up or down on a disc. y © ¨ z (Seek) Key (Previous/ Next): Press th[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-62 Infotainment System 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 follow the last one entered. For [...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-63 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[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-64 Infotainment System Navigation Symbols The following symbols are the most common symbols that appear on a map screen. The vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and the direction the vehicle is traveling on the map. The destination symbol appears [...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-65 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 N[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-66 Infotainment System Select the Mark screen button to store the location on the screen in the address book. The system automatically stores the point in the address book. See “ Adding Destinations to the Address Book ” under Destination on page 7 ‑ 69 for more informati[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-67 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 curren[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-68 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 scr[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-69 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 scre[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-70 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 ent[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-71 4. Select Street and start entering the street name or press the Last 5 Streets screen button. If the street name is common, the city might need to be entered first. The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last five street names that had been ent[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-72 Infotainment System 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 [...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-73 3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all of the available states and provinces appear . Select the state or province. 4. Enter the POI name. If five or less names are available, a list d[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-74 Infotainment System T o use the address book entry method: 1. Press the DEST control button. 2. Select g . A list of the address book addresses display . 3. Select GO, located next to the destination. The map screen, with the destination marked displays. 4. Select the route [...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-75 From Map This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling on the map. ) From Map: Press to enter the From Map destination entry method. T o use this destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST control button. 2. Select ) . A m[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-76 Infotainment System T o use the coordinates destination entry method: 1. Press the DEST control button. 2. Select From Map. 3. Select Map Coordinates. 4. Select Latitude and select either N (north) or S (south) to enter the direction of the latitude coordinate. Enter the num[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-77 3. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the route. 4. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started. See “ Getting Started on Y our Route ” in this section for more information. [...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-78 Infotainment System OnStar Download Screen . Select GO, the navigation system calculates route(s). Select a route (i.e. Shortest Route), and Start Guidance. . Select Map, the navigation system displays the Destination Map Screen. . Select Call, the navigation system initiate[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-79 Previous Destinations Previous OnStar Destination Downloads are saved under Previous Destinations in the navigation system where they can be accessed or saved to the address book. Important Notes regarding OnStar Destination Download: . If the navigation [...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-80 Infotainment System 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[...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-81 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. De[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-82 Infotainment System 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[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-83 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 [...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-84 Infotainment System 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 ”[...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-85 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[...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-86 Infotainment System T o add a voice tag to an address book entry: 1. Select the CONFIG control button. 2. Select the Nav screen button. 3. Select Edit/View Address Book. 4. Select Add V oice T ag. 5. The system will ask for you to state the name. Y ou will have four seconds [...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-87 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 button will be highlighted when the feature is on. When the off-road mode is turned on, the navigation syst[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-88 Infotainment System T raffic information is delivered to the vehicle by the XM ™ Radio satellites. XM NavT raffic ™ makes it possible for the navigation system to provide continuously updated traffic information personalized for a driver ’ s needs. XM NavT raffic ™ c[...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-89 The T raffic Icon has three different condition displays. These are: Condition T raffic Status Icon . No XM NavTraff ic ™ subscription. . No Traff ic is found in the local area. . The Traffic Feature is turned off. T raffic events are in the area, but n[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-90 Infotainment System T o view the traffic condition location and information on the map: 1. Press the NA V control button, then press NA V again, repeatedly until T raffic is selected, or press the Traffic screen button. A list of traffic conditions with distance from the veh[...]

Black plate (91,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-91 T raffic Flow Status — This screen button is used to enable or disable the green, yellow , red and orange arrows shown beside the roads and used to show the traffic flow or extent of a traffic event. . Black indicates a closed road segment . Red indicat[...]

Black plate (92,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-92 Infotainment System On-Route Select the On Route screen button to display all events ahead on the current active route. If no traffic events have been reported on route, No T raffic Events Reported On route displays. Name Select the Name screen button to display traffic even[...]

Black plate (93,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-93 T raffic Event Display Categories The following are traffic condition categories and symbols that can appear on the display: Category 1, Road Closure: q (Road Closed): Road and/or ramps closed. Category 2, T raffic Delayed: o (Stopped T raffic): T raffic [...]

Black plate (94,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-94 Infotainment System 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 Ico[...]

Black plate (95,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-95 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 [...]

Black plate (96,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-96 Infotainment System Global Positioning System (GPS) The navigation system determines the position of the vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data. At times, other interferences such as the satellite condition, road configuration, the conditio[...]

Black plate (97,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-97 V ehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: . Road system has changed. . V ehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as in sand, gravel, and/or snow . . V ehic[...]

Black plate (98,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-98 Infotainment System If the System Needs Service Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions: . Y ou have not turned onto the road indicated. . Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or le[...]

Black plate (99,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-99 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 [...]

Black plate (100,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-100 Infotainment System . Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind. . T o use the voice recognition system, the map DVD must be loaded and the navigation system must be on. This system is able to recognize commands in thr[...]

Black plate (101,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-101 System help: Instructs the system to assist with display commands. Radio Commands The following are radio commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. Radio [band] [select] AM, radio [band] [select] FM, radi[...]

Black plate (102,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-102 Infotainment System 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[...]

Black plate (103,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-103 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 [...]

Black plate (104,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-104 Infotainment System 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. [...]

Black plate (105,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-105 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 [...]

Black plate (106,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-106 Infotainment System 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 s[...]

Black plate (107,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Infotainment System 7-107 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 t[...]

Black plate (108,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 7-108 Infotainment System 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. [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Air V ents Air V en[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Climate Controls I. REAR (Rear Climate Control) J. Air Delivery Mode Control 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 m[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-3 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery , and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Climate Controls Manual Operation y 9 z (Fan Control): Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing this button when the system is off will turn the system on. Pressing either arrow while using automatic operation will place the fan in manual oper[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-5 # (Air Conditioning): Press to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on. Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning will make the air cond[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Climate Controls < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. It automatically turns off after it has been activated. The defogger can also be turned off by turning off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear . Not[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Climate Controls 8-7 The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button. T o turn the system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button, except the C button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the f[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 8-8 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow . Operation Tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Steerin[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70 Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71 T railer T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74 T owing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 9-78 Con[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-3 Drunk Driving { W ARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Y our reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. Y ou can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after dr[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Driving and Operating Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 21 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three ‐ fourths [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering Power Steering If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Driving and Operating The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly . Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder wh[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-7 Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety , slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance is longer and[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Driving and Operating Off-roading involves some new skills. That is why it is very important that you read these driving tips and suggestions to help make off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. Before Y ou Go Off-Roading . Have all necessary maintenance and service work do[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-9 Loading Y our V ehicle for Off-Road Driving { W ARNING . Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. Y ou or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. . Unsecured c[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Driving and Operating Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However , it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 . The vehicle has more bounce when driving over obstacles. . More braking distance is needed, especially on an unpaved surface. { W ARNING When you are driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands. When driving over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, the wheels can leave the ground. If [...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-13 . Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, or ruts? . What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out and walk the hill if you do not know . It is the smart way to[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Driving and Operating . If the engine has stopped running, you need to restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to P (Park) and restart the engine. Then, shift to R (Reverse), release the parking brake, and slowly b[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-15 If you decide you can go down a hill safely , try to keep the vehicle headed straight down. Use a low gear so engine drag can help the brakes so they do not have to do all the work. Descend slowly , keeping the vehicle under control at all times. { W AR[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating But when driving across an incline, the narrower track width — the distance between the left and right wheels — might not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over . Driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which cou[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice When you drive in mud, snow , or sand, the wheels do not get good traction. Acceleration is not as quick, turning is more difficult, and braking distances are longer . It is best to use a low gear when in mud — the d[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Driving and Operating Find out how deep the water is before driving through it. Do not try it if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe — you probably will not get through. Deep water can damage the axle and other vehicle parts. If the water is n[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-19 W ARNING (Continued) After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally . Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause your vehic[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Driving and Operating 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 tempe[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-21 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . T op of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident). . Pay attention to special road [...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 10 . T o get hel[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-23 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks { W ARNING These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping [...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-25 { W ARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way the vehicle handles. T[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-27 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. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 45[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/ T ire label is attached to the rear edge of the driver door . The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacit[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-29 If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will 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 insid[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Driving and Operating Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the Road Sensing Suspension. See Road Sensing Suspension on page 9 ‑ 50 . This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a better leveled riding pos[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-31 . A void making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time yo[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, [...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-33 The steering may bind with the wheels turned off center . If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY . If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. Notice: Using a tool to force the k[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Driving and Operating 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 the ST ART position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-35 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 st[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Driving and Operating 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[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-37 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly , the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. It might be difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Pa[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Driving and Operating Parking Over Things That Burn { W ARNING Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Active Fuel Management ™ V ehicles with V8 engines may[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-39 W ARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster . The el[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-41 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “ Skidding ” under Loss of Control on page 9 ‑ 6 . M (Manual Mode): This position lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving condit[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-43 Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) The vehicle has Driver Shift Control (DSC). DSC controls the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears. T o use thi[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Driving and Operating The T ow/Haul Mode works with the Autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Continuous Damping Control (CDC) on page 9 ‑ 50 . Grade Braking The Grade Braking shift modes can be acti[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-45 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fu[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Driving and Operating ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and control[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-47 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power bra[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Driving and Operating appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 26 . The StabiliT rak light will flash on the instrument panel cluster[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-49 T raction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliT rak system. T raction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-tract[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Driving and Operating Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature provides superior vehicle ride and handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehic[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-51 An air compressor connected to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height. The system is activated when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN and will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter . The[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Driving and Operating Cruise Control Shown With Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped) The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. I (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-53 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, pre[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 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 se[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-55 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. The indicator light will come on and P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URP A is off, see Object Detection [...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect: . V ehicles [...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-57 How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left or right side m[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-58 Driving and Operating The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the driver will not be able to tur[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-59 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 [...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-60 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is approximately 10 seconds. The delay can be cancelled by performing one of the following: . Pressing a hard key on the navigation system. . Shifting in to P (Park). . Reach a vehicle speed o[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-61 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 rec[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-62 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. 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 l[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-63 When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ T urning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . Th[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-64 Driving and Operating containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 ‑ 66 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 64 . Recommended Fuel If the vehicles has the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Cod[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-65 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs cau[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-66 Driving and Operating However , E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol.[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-67 Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department of Energy has an alternative fuels website (www .afdc.energy .gov/afdc/ locator/stations/) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do have E85[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-68 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 ne[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-69 { W ARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel c[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-70 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor . Y ou can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. T [...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-71 For information on towing a disabled vehicle, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 94 . For information on towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 10 ‑ 94 . Driving Characteristics an[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-72 Driving and Operating 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 sme[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-73 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-74 Driving and Operating 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park). 5. Release the b[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-75 { W ARNING The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well — or even at all. The driver and passeng[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-76 Driving and Operating V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* Escalade 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade A WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Escalade ESV 2WD 6.2L V8 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-77 T railer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown below: V ehicle Series Hitch[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-78 Driving and Operating T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the driver door or see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 24 for more information. Make sure not to ex[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-79 Weight ‐ Distributing Hitch Adjustment A. Body to Ground Distance B. Front of V ehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle and adjusti[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-80 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains[...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-81 If the trailer is too light for tow/haul mode, turn on the headlamps as a second way to boost the vehicle system and charge the battery . Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trail[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 9-82 Driving and Operating 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 eng[...]

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

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 V ehicle Care When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-66 Different Size T ires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. .[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 [...]

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

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 ‑ 89 . D. Battery on page 10 ‑ 30 . E. Remote Negative ( − ) T e[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 V ehicle Care . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 ‑ 1 1 . . Always dispose of engine oil properly . See “ What to Do With Used Oil. ” Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-9 Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.e. the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets a[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 V ehicle Care Use of oils that do not meet the dexos ™ specification, however , may result in reduced performance under certain circumstances. Viscosity Grade SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 10W ‐ 30, 10[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos ™ specification and displaying the dexos ™ certification mark are all that is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 V ehicle Care It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be reset. Y o[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-13 Change the fluid and filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 . Be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 . How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fl[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 V ehicle Care Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made. The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. Perform t[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 per[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 read[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 star[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 V ehicle Care The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for more information on location. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, the v[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-21 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly co[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 V ehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. V erify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary , repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not [...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 ‑ 25 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . Notice: If the engine catches [...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 V ehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If there is an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no s[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-25 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, a loss[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 V ehicle Care How to Check Power Steering Fluid T o check the power steering fluid: 1. T urn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the c[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-27 Notice: . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water . . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the wa[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 V ehicle Care Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, the brakes adjust for wear . Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-29 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 . Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 . The [...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 V ehicle Care Battery If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for battery location. { DANGER Batt[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-31 How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A. Drain Plug B. Fill Plug If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubr[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 V ehicle Care What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 7 to determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise i[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-33 . For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 1.0 mm to 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lub[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around [...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-35 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 read[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 V ehicle Care 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 . Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assem[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-37 Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps have been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aim of the headlamps may be affected an[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 V ehicle Care 3. Record the distance from the ground to the center of the projector lens of the low ‐ beam headlamp. 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the wi[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-39 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for th[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 V ehicle Care Back-Up Lamps T o replace this bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2 ‑ 9 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly . 3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until the i[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-41 License Plate Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the molding that is part of the liftgate. 2. T wist and pull the license plate lamp assembly forward through the molding opening. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp ass[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 V ehicle Care Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: . Headlamp Wiring . Windshield Wiper Motor . Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-43 Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 V ehicle Care[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-45 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 Engin[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 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 Pedals 39 Climate Controls (Battery) 40 Airbag System (Ignition) 41 Amp[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-47 J-Case Fuses Usage 65 Electric Running Boards 66 Heated Windshield W asher System 67 T ransfer Case 68 Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) 69 Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Cente[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 V ehicle Care 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 Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Fuses Usage 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome L[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-49 Fuses Usage 15 Body Control Module (BCM) 16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) 19 Rear Seat Entertainment 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Fuses Usage 21 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) 22 Driver I[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 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 [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-51 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. .[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 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 a[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-53 (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) : Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 ‑ 69 . (G) Maximu[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 V ehicle Care (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tir[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-55 DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code includes the T ire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 V ehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-57 V ehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “ T ire and Loading Information Label ” under V ehicle Load Limits on page [...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 V ehicle Care When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Do not forget to check the pressure of the spare tire. See Full-Size Spare Tire on page 10 ‑ 88 for additional information. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou ca[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-59 If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size tires and you will be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher , set the cold inflation pressure to 3 psi (20 kPa) above the recommended tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Informa[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 V ehicle Care wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly . Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to contin[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-61 At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the corr[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 V ehicle Care . The TPMS sensor matching process was started but not completed or not completed successfully after rotating the vehicle's tires. The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully . S[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-63 T o decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gauge, or a key . Y ou have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/wheel positions. I[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Always remove the tires if any of the following statements are true: . Y ou [...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-65 After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 57 and V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 24 . Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tir[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 V ehicle Care Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 64 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 64 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This is also true for the spare tire, if the vehicle has on[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-67 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[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 V ehicle Care { 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 replac[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-69 { W ARNING If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. Y ou may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury . Only u[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 V ehicle Care T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the governm[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-71 required by law . Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possib[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 V ehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. Y ou cannot know how it has been used or how far it has been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment [...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-73 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a blowout, here ar[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 V ehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. T urn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 ‑ 8 . { W ARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The ve[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-75 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need is stored under the storage tray , which is located on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). Regular Wheelbase shown, Extended Wheelbase similar . 1. Remove the tray [...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 V ehicle Care T o access the spare tire: A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F . Hoist Cable G. T ire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare T ire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of [...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-77 5. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D) connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tir[...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 V ehicle Care 8. T ilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/ wheel retainer (G). Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. Once the retainer is separated from the pin,[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-79 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position { W ARNING Getting under a vehicle when[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 V ehicle Care Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A). Position [...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-81 { 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[...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification sup[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-83 A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F . Hoist Cable G. T ire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare T ire/Flat T ire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension T ool [...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 V ehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is fully seat[...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-85 T o store the tools: A. Wheel Blocks B. T ool Bag with Jack T ools C. Retaining Bracket D. Wing Nut Retaining T ool Bag E. Jack F . Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks G. Jack Knob 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the [...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 V ehicle Care Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed [...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-87 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely . 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 V ehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { W ARNING Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare t[...]

Black plate (89,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-89 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 70 mph (1 12 km/h) at the recommended inflation pressure, so you can fini[...]

Black plate (90,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 V ehicle Care Notice: Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. If the other vehicle's system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cab[...]

Black plate (91,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-91 The remote negative ( − ) terminal is a stud located on the right front of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for more information on the location of the remote positive (+) and remote nega[...]

Black plate (92,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 V ehicle Care Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative ( − ) will go to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negat[...]

Black plate (93,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-93 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , makin[...]

Black plate (94,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 V ehicle Care T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional tow[...]

Black plate (95,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-95 All-Wheel-Drive V ehicles Dinghy and Dolly T owing Notice: T owing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle with a[...]

Black plate (96,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 V ehicle Care transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. T o dolly tow a two ‐ wheel ‐ drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly . See “ Dolly T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) ” following. Dolly [...]

Black plate (97,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-97 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 46 . 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that [...]

Black plate (98,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-98 V ehicle Care High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decal[...]

Black plate (99,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-99 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield and backglass with glass cleaner . Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. Wash the windshield thoroughl[...]

Black plate (100,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-100 V ehicle Care cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Use chrome polish [...]

Black plate (101,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-101 At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water . Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Y our dealer or an underbody car washing sys[...]

Black plate (102,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-102 V ehicle Care When cleaning the vehicle's interior , only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any acci[...]

Black plate (103,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-103 Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first [...]

Black plate (104,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-104 V ehicle Care 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 leather and are not recommend[...]

Black plate (105,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-105 Some commercial products may increase gloss on the instrument panel. The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. Speaker Covers V acuum around a spe[...]

Black plate (106,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 10-106 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technici[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 ‑ 1 1 . When the Change Engine[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, rear compartment hinges, outer tailgate handle pivot points, and folding seat hardware lubri[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Once a Y ear . See Starter Switch Check on page 10 ‑ 33 . . See Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10 ‑ 34 . . See Ignition T ransmission Lock Check on page 10 ‑ 34 . . See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check o[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 o[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Cate[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here 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[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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/Escalade ESV 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/Escalade ESV 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 . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 R[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 F Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.[...]

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

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 th[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV 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 me[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally , any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of your vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. Ho[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Customer Information Mexico From Mexico City 5329-0816 From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-0816 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8195 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala 1-800-999-5252 Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 El Salvador 800-6273 Hondura[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-7 Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: . My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. . My Dealers: Save details such as address and phone number for each of your preferred GM deal[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Customer Information Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service, have the following information ready: . Y our name, home address, and home telephone number . T elephone number of your location . Location of the vehicle . Model, year , color , and license plate number [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-9 . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is your responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty . . B[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 Customer Information . T rip Interruption Benefits and Service: Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders are required. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Service advisor will help you make arrangements and explain how to[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-1 1 Courtesy T ransportation Program T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Ca[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Customer Information Courtesy Rental V ehicle Y our dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair . Rental reimbursement will be limited and mus[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-13 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair . These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled origi[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Customer Information If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully , as you may be charge[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-15 Remember , if your vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not o[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Customer Information Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover),[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding [...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 Customer Information 13-19 OnStar ® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash ‐ like situations. The OnStar T erms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnS[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 13-20 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Active Fuel Management ™ . . . . 9-38 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-82 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-3 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Cluster , IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-12 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-83[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 INDEX Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33, 7-43 DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-5 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Front Fog Lamps Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Front Seats Heated and V entilated . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Fuel . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 INDEX Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Heated and V entilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 High-Beam On Li[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-7 Lights (cont.) Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-6 Safety Belt Reminders [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 INDEX N Navigation Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-69 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64 Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60 Navigation System V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19 New V eh[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-9 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-19 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 INDEX S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Lap Belt .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 INDEX i-1 1 Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Stuck V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 INDEX U Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 9-54 Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-69 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-50 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 [...]