buttons CADILLAC ESCALADE 2015 4.G Owners Manual

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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-7.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 5-29 (If Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-6.
Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on
page 5-5.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-6.
5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-27.
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button.
See Tow/Haul Mode on
page 9-31.
Range Selection Mode Buttons
(If Equipped). See Manual Mode
on page 9-30. 7.
Power Assist Steps on
page 2-18 (If Equipped).
Pedal Adjust Switch. See
Adjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal on page 9-19.
Magnetic Ride Control Button (if
Equipped). See Magnetic Ride
Control on page 9-40.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-4.
9. Infotainment on page 7-1.
10. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box on page 4-1.
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing on
page 9-52.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) on page 9-63.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-38.
11. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-7. 12.
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
13. Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-36 (If Equipped).
14. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-17.
15. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive on page 9-32.
16. Cruise Control on page 9-41 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-44 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-57 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See
Infotainment on page 7-1.
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
18. Horn on page 5-3.

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1-8 In Brief
To adjust the lumbar support:
.Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward
to decrease upper and lower
lumbar support at the same time.
.Press and hold the control up to
increase upper lumbar support
and decrease lower lumbar
support.
Press and hold the control down
to increase lower lumbar support
and decrease upper lumbar
support.
See Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3-4.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3-4.
Memory Features
The SET, "1," "2," andB(Exit)
buttons on the driver door are used
to manually save and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside
mirrors, power tilt and telescoping
steering column, and adjustable
pedals.
See Memory Seats on page 3-5 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.

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In Brief 1-9
Second Row Seats
The second row 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. The seatbacks also
recline.
SeeSecond Row Seats on
page 3-9.
Third Row Seats
Third row seatbacks can be folded.
See Third Row Seats on page 3-14.
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats
The buttons are near the climate
controls on the center stack. To
operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback. Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated and Cooled Front Seats
on page 3-7.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback
recline angle as little as necessary
while keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper
position.
See Head Restraints on page 3-2
and Power Seat Adjustment on
page 3-3.

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In Brief 1-15
SeeWindshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the
touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
and Cooled Seats (If Equipped)
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. Defrost
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. RecirculationClimate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1 andRear
Climate Control System on page 8-6
(If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode switch,
if equipped, is located on the shift
lever.

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1-16 In Brief
1. To enable the Range Selectionfeature, move the shift lever to
the M (Manual Mode) position.
The current range will appear
next to the M. This is the highest
attainable range with all lower
gears accessible. As an
example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is
selected, 1 (First) through
5 (Fifth) gears are available.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for
current driving conditions. See
Manual Mode on page 9-30.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-31.
Four-Wheel Drive
If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive,
you can send the engine's driving
power to all four wheels for extra
traction.
Automatic Transfer Case
Single Speed Automatic
Transfer Case
The transfer case knob is to the left
of the instrument cluster. Use this
knob to shift into and out of the
different Four-Wheel Drive modes.
2
m: This setting is used for driving
in most street and highway
situations.
AUTO: This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction
conditions are variable. Do not use AUTO mode to park on
a steep grade with poor traction
such as ice, snow, mud, or gravel.
In AUTO mode only the rear wheels
will hold the vehicle from sliding
when parked. If parking on a steep
grade, use 4
mto keep all four
wheels engaged.
4
m: Use the Four-Wheel Drive
High position when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy
roads or in most off-road situations.
See Four-Wheel Drive on
page 9-32.

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1-20 In Brief
Universal Remote System
If equipped with the Universal
Remote system, these buttons will
be in the front overhead console.
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
SeeUniversal Remote System on
page 5-53.
Sunroof
1. Open or Close
2. Vent
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-23. Vent:
From the closed position,
press the rear of switch (2) to vent
the sunroof.
Open/Close: To open the sunroof,
press and hold switch (1) until the
sunroof reaches the desired
position. Press and hold the front of
switch (1) to close it.
Express-Open/Express-Close: To
express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release the rear of
switch (1) until the sunroof reaches
the desired position. To
express-close the sunroof, fully
press and release the front of
switch (1). Press the switch again to
stop it.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, there are
three buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how
to subscribe to OnStar. SeeOnStar
Overview on page 14-1.
To avoid accidental OnStar calls,
clean the mirror with the ignition off.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This
feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Child-View Mirror
If equipped, push up on the
sunglasses bin and release. Push
the bin back in halfway to secure
the mirror in position.
Push the mirror back up when not
in use.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.

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Seats and Restraints 3-5
.Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.
Memory Seats
The SET, "1," "2," andB(Exit)
buttons on the driver door are used
to manually save and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside
mirrors, power tilt and telescoping
steering column, and adjustable
pedals.

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3-6 Seats and Restraints
Storing Memory Positions
To save positions to the“1”and “2”
buttons:
1. Adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors, power tilt and
telescoping steering column, and
adjustable pedals to the desired
driving positions.
2. Press and release SET, then immediately press and hold “1”
until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for a second driver using “2.”
To save positions to the
B(Exit)
button and easy exit features:
1. Adjust the driver seat, power tilt and telescoping steering column,
adjustable pedals, and the
outside mirrors to the desired
positions for getting out of the
vehicle.
2. Press and release SET, then immediately press and hold
B
until a beep sounds. Manually Recalling Memory
Positions
If the vehicle is OFF or not in
P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or
Bto manually recall the previously
stored memory positions. Releasing
"1,” "2," or
Bbefore the stored
positions are reached stops the
recall.
If the vehicle is ON and in P (Park),
press and release “1,” “2,”or
Bto
manually recall the previously
stored memory positions. Turning
the ignition off before the stored
positions are reached stops the
recall.
If something has blocked the driver
seat, power tilt and telescoping
steering column, and/or adjustable
pedals while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop.
Remove the obstruction; then press
and hold the appropriate manual
control for the memory item that is
not recalling for two seconds. Try
recalling the memory position again
by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still
not recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Automatically Recalling Memory
Positions (Auto Memory Recall)
The Auto (Automatic) Memory
Recall feature automatically recalls
the current driver
’s previously stored
“1” or“2” position when entering the
vehicle.
If the Auto Memory Recall feature is
enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu, memory “1”
or “2” positions are recalled in the
following ways:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter
and open the driver door.
.PressKon the RKE transmitter
when the driver door is
already open.
.Press the lock/unlock button on
the outside driver door handle
and open the driver door. The
RKE transmitter must be present
for the recall to activate.

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3-8 Seats and Restraints
Warning (Continued)
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
The buttons are near the climate
controls on the center stack. To
operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only. Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and
seatback.
Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
When this feature is off, the heated
and cooled seat symbols on the
buttons are white. When a heated
seat is turned on, the symbol turns
red. When a cooled seat is turned
on, the symbol turns blue.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
next to the buttons indicate three for
the highest setting and one for the
lowest. If the heated seats are on
high, the level may automatically be
lowered after approximately
30 minutes.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up. Remote Start Auto Heated and
Cooled Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
cooled seats may turn on
automatically if enabled in vehicle
personalization. When it is cold
outside, the heated seats turn on,
and when it is hot outside, the
cooled seats turn on. The heated or
cooled seats are canceled when the
ignition is turned on. Press the
heated or cooled seat button to use
the heated or cooled seats after the
vehicle is started.
The heated or cooled seat indicator
lights do not turn on during a remote
start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated or cooled seats will not
turn on during a remote start unless
they are enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu. See
Remote
Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.