windshield wipers CADILLAC ESCALADE 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Ignition Positions
Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four
different positions.
A (LOCK):This position locks the ignition and
transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will
only be able to remove the key when the ignition
is turned to LOCK.Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break
the key. Use the correct key and turn the key
only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the
way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
B (ACCESSORY):This position lets you use
things like the radio and the windshield wipers
when the engine is off.
Notice:Lengthy operation of features such as
the radio in the accessory ignition position
and the RUN position may drain the battery and
prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not
operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition
position for a long period of time.
C (RUN):This is the position for driving. It is the
position the switch returns to after the engine
starts, and you release the key.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 192
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................. 194
Horn.......................................................... 194
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 195
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 196
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 197
Windshield Wipers..................................... 198
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 199
Windshield Washer.................................... 200
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 201
Cruise Control........................................... 202
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 205
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 210
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 210
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 211
Fog Lamps................................................ 212
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 212
Dome Lamps............................................. 212
Dome Lamp Override................................ 213
Entry Lighting............................................ 213
Exit Lighting.............................................. 213
Reading Lamps......................................... 213Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 213
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 214
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 218
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 219
Analog Clock............................................. 219
Climate Controls......................................... 220
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 220
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 225
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls................................................. 226
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 228
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 229
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 230
Trip Odometer........................................... 230
Tachometer............................................... 230
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 231
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 231
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 232
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 233
Charging System Light.............................. 235
Brake System Warning Light..................... 235
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 237
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 237
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 196.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 197.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 198.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 200.
5Rear Wiper Delay. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 201.
ZRear Wiper. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 201.
=Rear Wiper Wash. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 201.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever for
less than one second until the arrow starts to ash.
This will cause the turn signals to automatically
ash three times. It will ash six times if tow-haul
mode is active.
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Windshield Wipers
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged
wiper blades may not clear the windshield well,
making it harder to see and drive safely. If
the blades do become damaged, install new
blades or blade inserts. For more information,
seeWindshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 452.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it
cools down. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an
overload.
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the
band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start.
Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.
If you want more wipe cycles, hold the band
on mist longer.
6(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a long
or short delay between wiping cycles. This can
be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The closer to the top
of the lever, the shorter the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low
speed, turn the band away from you to the
rst solid band past the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn
the band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
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Rainsense™ II Wipers
Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield
wipers. These wipers automatically turn on when
a sensor, mounted next to the inside rearview
mirror, detects moisture on the windshield. When
active, these wipers are able to detect moisture
on the windshield and automatically turn on
the wipers.
To turn on the Rainsense™ feature, the wipers
must be set to one of the ve delay settings. Each
of the ve settings adjusts the sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Since different drivers have different setting
preferences, it is recommended that the mid-range
setting, position three, be used initially. For
more wipes, select the higher settings; for fewer
wipes, select the lower settings located closer
to the off position on the multifunction lever.The rain sensor will automatically control the
frequency of the wipes from off to high speed
according to the weather conditions. The wipers
can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when it is
not raining.
When Rainsense™ II is active, the headlamps
will turn on automatically after approximately
eight wipes. The headlamps will turn off if the wiper
switch is set to a delay position, and there have
been no wipes for approximately three minutes, or
if the wiper switch is turned to the off position. If
it is dark outside, the headlamps will remain on.
Notice:Going through an automatic car wash
with the wipers on can damage them. Turn
the wipers off when going through an
automatic car wash.
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Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will
clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
Heated Windshield Washer
The heated windshield washer uid system may
be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs
from your windshield.The button is located in
the switchbank under
the climate controls.
Push the heated washer uid button while the
ignition is turned on to activate the heated
windshield washer uid system. The indicator light
will ash. This activation will initiate four heated
wash/wipe cycles. The rst heated wash/wipe
cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur,
depending on outside temperature. After the rst
wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to 20 seconds
for each of the remaining cycles to begin.
Press the button again to turn off the heated
windshield washer uid system or it will
automatically turn off after four wash/wipe cycles
have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
The rear wiper control is located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a
wiper position.
9(Off):To turn the wiper off, slide the lever to
this setting.
5(Rear Wiper Delay):To turn on the rear wiper
delay, slide the lever to this setting.
Z(Rear Wiper):To turn on the rear wiper, slide
the lever to this setting.
=(Rear Wiper Wash):To turn on the rear
wiper wash, push the button on the end of the turn
signal/multifunction lever to spray washer uid
on the rear window. The wipers will clear the rear
window and either stop or return to your preset
speed. For more washer cycles, press and
hold the button.
The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if
the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate
or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper will return to the parked position
and stop.
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Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 42
R
Radios........................................................ 270
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 319
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 319
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 303
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 314
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 316
Understanding Reception......................... 318
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 199
Reading Lamps........................................... 213
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 226
Rear Axle.................................................... 444
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 124
Rear Heated Seats....................................... 18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 56Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 181
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 314
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 303
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 53
Rear Side Window Antenna......................... 319
Rear Storage Area...................................... 180
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 201
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 159
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 531
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 369
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 376
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 114
Remote Keyless Entry System,
Operation................................................. 115
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 478
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 451
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 556
General Motors........................................ 557
United States Government....................... 556
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 228
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 250
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................ 194
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 474
Different Size........................................... 472
Replacement............................................ 474
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 72
Windows..................................................... 133
Power...................................................... 134Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 502
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 199
Washer.................................................... 200
Washer Fluid........................................... 431
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 452
Wiper Fuses............................................ 507
Wipers..................................................... 198
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 201
Winter Driving............................................. 364
X
XM Radio Messages................................... 302
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 320
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 518
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