stop start CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G User Guide

Notice:Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighsmore than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the rear orsides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Loadcargo so that it rests evenly between the crossrails,making sure to fasten cargo securely.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving,check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securelyfastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make thevehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abruptmaneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control.If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at highspeeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure thecargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity whenloading the vehicle. For more information on vehiclecapacity and loading, seeLoading the Vehicleonpage 6!32.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo, check now andthen to make sure the luggage and cargo are stillsecurely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
.If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, placethe load in the area over the rear wheels (behindthe rear side door on extended models). If needed,cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside thecrossrails and siderails to spread the load.If plywood is used, tie it to the siderail supports.
.Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderailsupports. Use the crossrails only to keep theload from sliding. To move the crossrails, pull outon the latch release handle at each end. Slide thecrossrail to the desired position balancing the forceside to side. Push the release handle back into thelatched position and slide the crossrail back andforth slightly to be sure the latch snaps securelyinto place.
.If needed to carry long items, move the crossrailsas far apart as they will go. Tie the load to thecrossrails and the siderails or siderail supports.Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie theload so tightly that the crossrails or siderailsare damaged.
.After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securelylocked into the siderail.
A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) is locatedabove the glass or above the rear load doors.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, careshould be taken not to block or damage theCHMSL unit.
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
For vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engine isstarted.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicatorlight then goes off.
If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the lightcomes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safelypossible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engineagain to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on,or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needsservice. If the regular brake system warning light is noton, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes.If the regular brake system warning light is also on, thevehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is aproblem with the regular brakes. SeeBrake SystemWarning Light on page 4!33.
For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC),seeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48for allbrake related DIC messages.
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light
The StabiliTrak indicatorlight comes on brieflywhen the engine isstarted.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. If the system is working normally the indicatorlight then goes off.
If the light comes on and stays on while driving, theremight be a problem with the StabiliTrak®system andthe vehicle may need service. When this warning light ison, the system is off and does not limit wheel spin.
The light flashes if the system is active and is workingto assist the driver with directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions.
SeeStabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6for moreinformation.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows theengine coolanttemperature.
If the indicator on the gage moves towards the shadedarea on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolanthas overheated. If the vehicle has been operating undernormal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop thevehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 7!34.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with a tirepressure monitoringsystem, this light comeson briefly when the engineis started. It providesinformation about tirepressures and the TirePressure MonitoringSystem.
When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires issignificantly underinflated.
A tire pressure message in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), can accompany the light. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)on page 4!41for moreinformation. Stop and check the tires as soon as it issafe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the properpressure. SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65for more information.
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This light comes on during a malfunction in one oftwo ways:
Light Flashing :A misfire condition has been detected.A misfire increases vehicle emissions and coulddamage the emission control system on the vehicle.Diagnosis and service might be required.
To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle:
.Reduce vehicle speed.
.Avoid hard accelerations.
.Avoid steep uphill grades.
.If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargobeing hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle.Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restartthe engine. If the light is still flashing, follow theprevious steps and see your dealer/retailer for serviceas soon as possible.
Light On Steady :An emission control systemmalfunction has been detected on the vehicle.Diagnosis and service might be required.
An emission system malfunction might be corrected bydoing the following:
.Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. SeeFillingthe Tankon page 7!11. The diagnostic systemcan determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel capallows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A fewdriving trips with the cap properly installed shouldturn the light off.
.If the vehicle has been driven through a deeppuddle of water, the vehicle's electrical systemmight be wet. The condition is usually correctedwhen the electrical system dries out. A few drivingtrips should turn the light off.
.Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel.Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run asefficiently as designed and can cause: stalling afterstart-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed intogear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration,or stumbling on acceleration. These conditionsmight go away once the engine is warmed up.
If one or more of these conditions occurs, changethe fuel brand used. It will require at least one fulltank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
SeeGasoline Octane on page 7!8.
If none of the above have made the light turn off, yourdealer/retailer can check the vehicle. The dealer/retailerhas the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fixany mechanical or electrical problems that might havedeveloped.
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Fuel Range
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.This display shows the approximate number ofremaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle canbe driven without refueling. The display will show LOWif the fuel level is low.
The fuel range estimate is based on an average of thevehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history andthe amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Thisestimate will change if driving conditions change.For example, if driving in traffic and making frequentstops, this display may read one number, but if thevehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may changeeven though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank.This is because different driving conditions producedifferent fuel economies. Generally, freeway drivingproduces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuelrange cannot be reset.
Average Economy
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMYdisplays. This display shows the approximate averagemiles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km). This number is calculated based on thenumber of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last timethis menu item was reset. To reset AVERAGEECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button.
Fuel Used
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays.This display shows the number of gallons (gal) orliters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menuitem. To reset the fuel used information, press and holdthe set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed.
Timer
Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press the set/reset button whileTIMER is displayed. The display will show the amountof time that has passed since the timer was last reset,not including time the ignition is off. Time will continueto be counted as long as the ignition is on, even ifanother display is being shown on the DIC. Thetimer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display willreturn to zero.
To stop the timer, press the set/reset button brieflywhile TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/resetbutton while TIMER is displayed.
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You should take any messages that appear on thedisplay seriously and remember that clearing themessages will only make the messages disappear,not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can bedisplayed and some information about them.
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE
When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, thismessage will display and four chimes will sound. Startthe vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started andthe battery continues to discharge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and thevehicle may require a jump start. These systems willfunction again after the vehicle is started.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to bechanged. When you change the engine oil, be sure toreset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. SeeEngine Oil Life Systemon page 7!20for informationon how to reset the message. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17andScheduled Maintenanceo n p a g e 8!3for more information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverdoor is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out ofP (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the doorfor obstructions, and close the door again. Check to seeif the message still appears on the DIC.
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning)
TURNED OFF
This message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gageon page 4!35.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the airconditioning compressor automatically turns off.When the coolant temperature returns to normal,the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You cancontinue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the systemrepaired by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible toavoid damage to the engine.
ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine oil becomeshotter than the normal operating temperature. Stop andallow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. SeeEngineCoolant Temperature Gageon page 4!35.
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ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when ice conditions arepossible.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverside rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the message still appears onthe DIC.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine oilpressure is low, severe engine damage may occur.If a low oil pressure warning appears on the DriverInformation Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soonas possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the causeof the low oil pressure is corrected. SeeEngine Oilon page 7!17for more information.
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur.Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do notoperate it until the cause of the low oil pressure hasbeen corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible andhave your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.SeeEngine Oil on page 7!17.
PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE
OWNERS MANUAL
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, this message displays if there issomething interfering with the park assist system.SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)onpage 3!46for more information.
PARKING ASSIST OFF
After the vehicle has been started, this messagedisplays to remind the driver that the Ultrasonic RearParking Assist (URPA) system has been turned off.Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this messageand clear it from the DIC display. To turn the URPAsystem back on, seeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) on page 3!46.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the frontpassenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the message still appears onthe DIC.
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REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if theliftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is inON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate andliftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for the messageon the DIC display.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to yourvehicle. See“Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4andDIC Operation and Displaysonpage 4!41for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needsto be replaced in the transmitter. See“BatteryReplacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 3!4.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if thepassenger side rear door is not fully closed and thevehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off thevehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close thedoor again. Check to see if the message still appearson the DIC.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with theairbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect thesystem for problems. SeeAirbag Readiness Lightonpage 4!30andAirbag Systemon page 2!74for moreinformation.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is aproblem with the battery charging system. Under certainconditions, the charging system light may also turn onin the instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging SystemLighton page 4!32. Driving with this problem coulddrain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories.Have the electrical system checked as soon aspossible. See your dealer/retailer.
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SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake systemwarning light if there is a problem with the brakesystem. SeeBrake System Warning Lightonpage 4!33. If this message appears, stop as soon aspossible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicleand check for the message on the DIC display. If themessage is still displayed or appears again when youbegin driving, the brake system needs service as soonas possible. See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE BRAKES SOON
This message displays if there is a problem with thebrake system. If this message appears, stop as soon aspossible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicleand check for the message on the DIC display. If themessage is still displayed or appears again when youbegin driving, the brake system needs service.See your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
On some models, this message will be displayed whenthe left headlamp is out and needs to be serviced. SeeLED Lightingon page 7!55for more information.
SERVICE PARKING ASSIST
This message displays if there is a problem with theUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do notuse this system to help you park. SeeUltrasonic RearParking Assist (URPA)on page 3!46for moreinformation. See your dealer/retailer for service.
SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP
ASSEMBLY
On some models, this message will be displayed whenthe right headlamp is out and needs to be serviced.SeeLED Lightingon page 7!55for more information.
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system and this message displays, both SBZA displayswill remain on indicating there is a problem with theSBZA system. If these displays remain on aftercontinued driving, the system needs service. See yourdealer/retailer. SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)onpage 3!48for more information.
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SERVICE STABILITRAK
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®and this messagedisplays, it means there may be a problem with theStabiliTrak system. If you see this message, try toreset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this messagestill comes on, it means there is a problem. You shouldsee your dealer/retailer for service. The vehicle is safeto drive, however, you do not have the benefit ofStabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
This message displays when the Road SensingSuspension (RSS) system is not operating properly.Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with thetheft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may notrestart so you may want to take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer before turning off the engine. SeePASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operationonpage 3!24for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS isnot working properly. The tire pressure light also flashesand then remains on during the same ignition cycle.SeeTire Pressure Lighton page 4!35. Severalconditions may cause this message to appear. SeeTirePressure Monitor Operationon page 7!68for moreinformation. If the warning comes on and stays on,there may be a problem with the TPMS. See yourdealer/retailer.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displayswhen there is a problem with the Traction ControlSystem (TCS). When this message displays, thesystem will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your drivingaccordingly. See your dealer/retailer for service.SeeStabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6for moreinformation.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM OFF
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this message displays when the SBZA systemhas been turned off. SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)on page 3!48andDIC Operation and Displaysonpage 4!41for more information.
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