ignition CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G User Guide

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Passive Arming
If the ignition was just turned off and a door was
opened, the system will arm six seconds after the doors,
tailgate or panel doors are closed. If a door is opened
without the ignition being turned on, the system will
wait 30 seconds after the doors, tailgate or panel doors
are closed before arming. This provides time to get into
the vehicle and put the key in the ignition. The parking
lamps will flash when the system arms. Passive arming
is not enabled from the factory.
If the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter or
the power door lock switch is pressed, the system will
arm immediately.
Disarming the System
There are two ways to disarm the system:
1. Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter. If the horn chirps two or three times
when you unlock the vehicle, the alarm sounded in
your absence. Two chirps means that the shock
sensor was set off and three chirps means that a door,
tailgate or the panel doors were opened.
2. Turn the ignition to RUN with the proper key.
For more information on customizing the features
mentioned here, see ªFeature Customizationº in the Index.
Turning Off the Alarm
If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on
the keyless entry transmitter, you must either push that
button again or turn the ignition to RUN to stop
the alarm.
If the alarm is sounding due to the shock sensor or a
door, tailgate or panel door opening, it can be turned off
by either turning the ignition switch with a proper key
inserted or by pressing any button on the keyless entry
transmitter. If you use your keyless entry transmitter to
silence the alarm, additional things will happen
depending upon which button you press.

Pressing the UNLOCK button will turn the alarm
off, unlock the driver's door and disarm the system.

Pressing the LOCK button will turn the alarm off,
keep the doors locked and keep the system armed.

Pressing the REAR 2X button will turn the alarm off
and disarm the system.

Pressing the panic button will turn the alarm off,
keep the doors locked and keep the system armed.
If the alarm is sounding because an incorrect ignition
key was used, press any button on the keyless entry
transmitter to turn the alarm off.
The alarm will stop by itself after two minutes.

2-17 Driver's Door Alarm Delay
The alarm will sound eight seconds after the driver's
door is opened with your key.
Feature Customization
Your vehicle's locks and lighting systems can be
programmed with several different features. The following
list tells you the features that can be programmed.

Lockout Prevention

Keyless Entry Verification

Theft
-Deterrent Arming Method

Theft
-Deterrent Arming Verification
To program features, your vehicle must be in the
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. Put your key in the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition to RUN to disarm the
theft
-deterrent system.3. Turn the ignition to OFF.
4. Remove fuse 17. This fuse is in the main fuse block,
located on the left side of your instrument panel.
When the main fuse block is open, the RADIO fuse
(Fuse 17) is located in the lower right corner side of
the fuse panel. See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in
the Index.
5. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
You can now program your choices. After programming a
feature, you can exit the programming mode at anytime.
You should hear two chimes to verify that the system is
in programming mode. You will also be able to set
Lockout Prevention, Keyless Entry Verification, Arming
Method and Arming Verification.

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With this feature, the power door locks will not lock
when the key is in the ignition in the OFF position and a
door is open.
Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: Lockout Prevention Disabled (Doors will
lock/unlock when you press the power door lock switch).
Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Enabled
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2.
To change the mode:
1. Press the power lock switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of
chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for.
3. Press the LOCK switch on the door until you hear
the number of chimes that correspond to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.
Keyless Entry Verification
This means that when you use the keyless entry transmitter
to lock/unlock your vehicle, your headlamps and parking
lamps will flash briefly when you press LOCK once. Your
horn will sound briefly and your headlamps and parking
lamps will flash briefly when you press LOCK a second
time. Your headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly
when you press UNLOCK.
Programming Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: All Off (The headlamps will not flash and the
horn will not sound to provide you feedback that a
lock/unlock command has been received by the keyless
entry transmitter.)
Mode 2: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound
briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash
when you press LOCK on the keyless entry transmitter.
Only your headlamps and parking lamps will flash when
you press UNLOCK.)
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly
and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash every
time you push LOCK or UNLOCK.)

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3. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter until you hear the number of chimes that
corresponds to the mode selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program any of the previously mentioned
features on your vehicle.
Leaving Programming Mode
When programming is done, turn the ignition to OFF
and replace fuse 17.
Passlock

Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft
-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft
-deterrent system. Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a
valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock
cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go
off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to
the RUN ignition position.
If the engine stalls and the SECURITY light flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before trying to restart
the engine. Remember to release the key from START
as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is running and the SECURITY light comes
on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the
engine off. However, your Passlock system is not
working properly and must be serviced by your dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time.
You may also want to check the fuse (see ªFuses and
Circuit Breakersº in the Index). See your dealer
for service.
In an emergency, call the Cadillac Roadside
Assistance Center at 1-800-882-1112.
In Canada, call 1
-800-268-6800.

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New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
ªbreak
-in.º But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don't drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full
-throttle starts.

Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.

Don't tow a trailer during break
-in. See
ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
Use your key to start your vehicle. The key lets you turn
the ignition switch to five different positions.
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.

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LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. It's a theft
-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to LOCK.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn't lock the steering
wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example, if
your vehicle is being pushed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
Retained Accessory Power
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Your audio system and power windows will work when
the ignition key is turned to RUN or ACCESSORY.
Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF, these features
will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a
door is opened.

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Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
How to Start the Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way down for five more
seconds, unless it starts sooner.
3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
stops), wait 15 seconds and start over.
When the engine starts, let go of the key and the
accelerator pedal.

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The transfer case switches are below and to the left of
the climate controls. Use these switches to shift into and
out of four
-wheel drive. You can choose among four
driving settings:
2HI: This setting is used for driving in most situations.
Your front axle is not engaged in two
-wheel drive. This
setting also provides the best fuel economy.
AUTO 4WD: This setting is ideal for use when road
conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in
AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle's
power is sent only to the rear wheels. When the vehicle
senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically
engage four
-wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in
lower fuel economy than 2HI.
4HI: Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on
snowy or icy roads or in most off
-road situations. This
setting also engages your front axle to help drive
your vehicle.
4LO: This setting also engages your front axle and
delivers extra torque. You may never need 4LO. It sends
maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose
4LO if you are driving off
-road in deep sand, deep mud,
deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission
is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be
seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking
brake before placing the transfer case in
NEUTRAL. See ªParking Brakeº in the Index.
NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle's transfer case to
NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See
ªRecreational Vehicle Towingº or ªTowing Your
Vehicleº in the Index for more information.
Indicator lights in the switches show which setting you
are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the
lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle to
your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash
while shifting the transfer case. It will remain
illuminated when the shift is complete. If for some
reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it
will return to the last chosen setting.

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Shifting to NEUTRAL
To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, first make sure
the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle.
4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
5. Shift the transfer case to 2HI.
6. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO
buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light
will come on when the transfer case shift to
NEUTRAL is complete.
7. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for
one second, then shift to AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (
) for one second.
8. Turn the ignition to OFF.
9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P).
10. Release the parking brake prior to towing.Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
To shift out of NEUTRAL:
1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular
brake pedal.
2. Start the vehicle with the transmission in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N).
3. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R).
4. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL(N) and
immediately press the button for the desired transfer
case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO).
After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL,
the red light will go out.
5. Shift the transmission to the desired position.
6. Release the parking brake.

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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal
down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake
pedal with your left foot.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will
come on.
To release the parking
brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the
lever, located just above the
parking brake pedal,
marked BRAKE
RELEASE, to release the
parking brake.If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released,
the brake system warning light will go off.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on can cause
your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to
replace them, and you could also damage other
parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill,
see ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index. That section shows
what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.