ECO mode CADILLAC ESCALADE 2023 User Guide

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There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel
door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the low
fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel
left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
The fuel gauge may:
.Take a little more, or less fuel to fill up
than it indicates. For example, the gauge
may have indicated the tank is half full,
but it actually will take a little more,
or less than half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
.Moves a little while turning a corner,
speeding up, or braking.
.Take a few seconds to stabilize after the
ignition is turned on and goes back to
empty when the ignition is turned off.
These are normal conditions, none of which
indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Metric
English The engine oil pressure gauge shows the
engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals)
or psi (pounds per square inch) when the
engine is running.
This gauge displays on the infotainment
display. If show in cluster is selected a
digital value is shown on the instrument
cluster in the left zone.
Oil pressure can vary with engine speed,
outside temperature, coolant temperature,
and oil viscosity.
On some models, the oil pump will vary
engine oil pressure according to engine
needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as
the engine speed or load varies. This is
normal. If the oil pressure warning light or
Driver Information Center (DIC) message
indicates oil pressure outside the normal
operating range, check the vehicle's oil as
soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil 0342.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance
can damage the engine. Driving with the
engine oil low can also damage the
engine. The repairs would not be covered
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The transmission temperature gauge shows
the transmission fluid temperature. If the
gauge is reading in the red area and/or a
message appears in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the vehicle must be stopped
and the cause checked. One possible cause is
a low fluid level in the transmission.
This gauge displays on the infotainment
display. If show in cluster is selected a
digital value is shown on the instrument
cluster in the left zone.
Caution
Do not drive the vehicle while the
transmission fluid is overheating, or the
transmission can be damaged. This could
lead to costly repairs that would not be
covered by the warranty.
Voltmeter Gauge
When the ignition is on, the voltmeter
gauge indicates the battery voltage.
This gauge displays on the infotainment
display. If show in cluster is selected a
digital value is shown on the instrument
cluster in the left zone.
When the engine is running, this gauge
shows the condition of the charging system.
The gauge can transition from a higher to
lower or a lower to higher reading. This is
normal. If the vehicle is operating outside
the normal operating range, the chargingsystem light comes on. See
Charging System
Light 0114. The voltmeter gauge may also
read lower when in fuel economy mode.
This is normal.
Readings outside the normal operating
range can also occur when a large number
of electrical accessories are operating in the
vehicle and the engine is left idling for an
extended period. This condition is normal
since the charging system is not able to
provide full power at engine idle. As engine
speeds are increased, this condition should
correct itself as higher engine speeds allow
the charging system to create maximum
power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a short
time with the readings outside the normal
operating range. If the vehicle must be
driven, turn off all accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner.
Readings outside the normal operating
range indicate a possible problem in the
electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced
as soon as possible.

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away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light 0113
for more information, including important
safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly
when the ignition is turned on, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show
the light is working. It should go out when
the engine is started.
If the light stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the
electrical charging system. Have it checked
by your dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is flashing, the
Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message. If a short distance must be driven with the
light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a
safe place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light)
If equipped with a diesel engine, see the
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
This light is part of the vehicle’s emission
control on-board diagnostic system. It is
located on the center stack, below the
infotainment screen. If this light is on while
the engine is running, a malfunction has
been detected and the vehicle may require
service. The light should come on to show
that it is working when the ignition is in
Service Mode. See
Ignition Positions0219.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the
system before any problem is noticeable.
Being aware of the light and seeking service
promptly when it comes on may prevent
damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with
this light on, the emission control system
may not work as well, the fuel economy
may be lower, and the vehicle may not
run smoothly. This could lead to costly
repairs that might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Modifications to the engine, transmission,
exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the
use of replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire specifications, can
cause this light to come on. This could
lead to costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also affect
the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test. See
Accessories and Modifications 0336.

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If the light is flashing :A malfunction has
been detected that could damage the
emission control system and increase vehicle
emissions. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle
speed and avoid hard accelerations and
uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the
amount of cargo being hauled as soon as
possible.
If the light continues to flash, find a safe
place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait
at least 10 seconds before restarting the
engine. If the light is still flashing, follow
the previous guidelines and see your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady : A malfunction has
been detected. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
Check the following:
.If fuel has been added to the vehicle
using the capless fuel funnel adapter,
make sure that it has been removed. See
“Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
under Filling the Tank 0303. The
diagnostic system can detect if the
adapter has been left installed in the
vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with
the adapter removed may turn off the
light.
.Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient
engine operation and poor driveability,
which may go away once the engine is
warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel
brand. It may require at least one full
tank of the proper fuel to turn the light
off. See
Recommended Fuel 0302.
If the light remains on, see your dealer.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test, the test
equipment will likely connect to the
vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel. Connecting
devices that are not used to perform an
Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle
operation. See
Add-On Electrical Equipment
0 334. See your dealer if assistance is
needed.
The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
.The light is on when the engine is
running.
.The light does not come on when the
ignition is in Service Mode.
.Critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed. If this
happens, the vehicle would not be ready
for inspection and might require
several days of routine driving before the
system is ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has recently
been replaced or run down, or if the
vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass
or cannot be made ready for the test.
Brake System Warning Light
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes
in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Move the turn signal lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever for less than
one second until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. This causes the turn
signals to automatically flash three times.
It will flash six times if Tow/Haul Mode is
active. Holding the turn signal lever for
more than one second will cause the turn
signals to flash until the lever is released.
The lever returns to its starting position
whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the
arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a
signal bulb could be burned out.Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is
not burned out, check the fuse. See
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers 0360.
Turn Signal On Chime
If the turn signal is left on for more than
1.2 km (0.75 mi), a chime sounds at each
flash of the turn signal. The message TURN
SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). To turn the chime
and message off, move the turn signal lever
to the off position.
Cornering Lamps
If equipped with cornering lamps, they
automatically come on when all of the
following occur:
.The low-beam headlamps are on.
.The turn signals are activated or the
steering wheel is at a turning angle.
.The vehicle speed is below 40 km/h
(25 mph).
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls.
D: Move the thumbwheel up or down to
brighten or dim the lights.
The thumbwheel is functional at night,
or when the headlamps or parking lamps
are ON.
Interior Lamps
Interior Ambient Lighting
If equipped, this feature allows the color of
the interior lighting in the vehicle to be
chosen.

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heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer
loads, and loads plugged into accessory
power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of
the battery. It does this by balancing the
generator's output and the vehicle's
electrical needs. It can increase engine idle
speed to generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce the power
demands of some accessories.
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 DIC message might be
displayed and it is recommended that the
driver reduce the electrical loads as much as
possible.
Battery Power Protection
This feature helps prevent the battery from
being drained, if the interior courtesy lamps
or reading lamps are accidentally left on.
If any of these lamps are left on, they
automatically turn off after 10 minutes,
if the ignition is off. The lamps will not
come back on again until one of the
following occurs:
.The ignition is turned on.
.The doors are closed and then re-opened.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes
after the vehicle is turned off, if the parking
lamps or headlamps have been manually
left on. This protects against draining the
battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn
the exterior lamp control to the
Oposition
and then back to the
;or2position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the vehicle must be on or in
accessory mode.

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7.{(Home Page)
.Press to access the Home Page.
See“Home Page” later in this
section.
.Press and hold to access the Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto Phone
Home screen, if connected.
8.0(Back)
.Press to return to the previous
display in a menu.
Home Page
The Home Page is where vehicle application
icons or cards are accessed. Some
applications are disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
Swipe left or right across the display or use
the MFC to move the home page. Move the
knob right/left to change the page or touch
on one of the page count indicators at the
bottom of the screen to jump to a
specific page.
Managing Home Page Icons/Cards
1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons/cards to enter edit mode. Edit
mode is not available when the vehicle is
moving. 2. Continue holding the icon/card and drag
it to the desired position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the icon to the edge of the display
toward the desired page. Cards must
stay on the first page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons as desired.
6. Application cards on the first page can be replaced, moved or deleted based on
user preference while in edit mode.
7. Touch Done to save changes or Cancel to not save and exit edit mode.
There will always be 10 icons per page
except on the last page. If an icon is moved
from the first page to the second, then that
icon from the second page will replace the
one removed from the first.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g: Press to start voice recognition. Press
and hold to activate a connected phones
voice recognition. See Voice Recognition
0 173.
w:Press to use Conversation
Enhancement. See “Conversation
Enhancement” inSettings 0184.
C:Press to tune to the next strong station
when listening to the radio, play the next
song/track when listening to a media source
when supported, or play the next favorite
station/channel when favorites is the source.
B: Press to tune to the previous strong
station when listening to the radio, play the
previous song/track when listening to a

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To use the full SiriusXM 360L program,
including streaming content and listening
recommendations, OnStar Connected Access
is required. Connected vehicle services vary
by model and require a complete working
electrical system, cell reception, and GPS
signal. An active connected plan is required.
Reference the SiriusXM user guide for use
and subscription information.
Finding a Channel
Seeking a Channel
From the SiriusXM active source page, touch
SCH or CHTto seek for the previous or
next channel. Touch
Hto save the channel
as a favorite.
Browsing Categories
Touch
(to show the following categories:
.For You
.Music
.Sports
.News
.Talk
Touching a category will show the channels
associated with that category.
Direct Tune
Access Direct Tune by touching)to bring
up the keypad. Navigate through all
channels using
SCH or CHTon the Direct
Tune display. Directly enter a channel using
the keypad and touch GO. When a new
channel is entered, the information about
that channel displays on the right side. This
information will update with each new
channel. Touch
Hto save the channel as a
favorite.
Favorites
From the active audio source page, choose
qFavorites from the list at the left side to
display a list of audio favorites.
Favorites are stored by touching
H. This
will highlight indicating that it is now saved
as a favorite.
User Settings
From the SiriusXM source main page, touch
%to display the following:
.Audio Settings
.Listener Options
.Account Information
Audio Settings
Touch
*to display the Audio Settings
menu. See “Audio Settings” inAM-FM Radio
0 150.
Listener Options
Select and the following may display:
SiriusXM Favorites : Touch to show XM
favorite channels.
History : Touch to show history of channels.

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Customer Owned Bluetooth Headphones
The RSI system supports Bluetooth
headphones. Up to four Bluetooth
headphones can be paired to each REAR
SCREEN. This screen provides a list of all
Bluetooth headphones that have been paired
to the RSI system, as well as control over
their use and settings. New Bluetooth
headphones can be connected, or the
Bluetooth headphone settings can be
changed from or on this screen.
To pair Bluetooth headphones to one of the
rear screens:1. Select Bluetooth Headphones or touch
Xfrom the desired Rear Screen
Home Page.
2. Select Connect Headphones.
3. Make sure the Bluetooth headphones are in pairing mode. Once recognized by the
system, the Bluetooth headphones are
displayed on the list of Available
Headphones.
4. Select the Bluetooth headphones from the list. The headphones may need to be
unpaired from your phone before pairing
to the RSI. 5. Once a headphone is paired, touch
options for that headphone to access the
menu where the headphone can be
renamed, connected, disconnected, or to
forget.
Provided Bluetooth Headphones
{Warning
The headphones have a built-in
rechargeable lithium ion battery pack
that presents a serious fire hazard if
damaged, defective, or improperly used.
To avoid battery leakage and/or a
potential fire:
.Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut
the battery
.Do not expose the battery to
environments with extremely low air
pressures or temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F)
.Do not charge the battery at
temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F)
.Do not charge the battery if the
headphones are defective or damaged
Caution
Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Storage
in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool,
dry place.
Batteries in this product should not be
disposed of with household waste. Batteries
should be recycled at an appropriate facility.
Contact local authorities for details on
recycling.

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1. CH-Channel Select
2. Power
3. Volume
4. USB-C Charging Port
The RSI includes two new Bluetooth wireless
headphones. The headphones are used to
listen to various multimedia. The wireless
headphones have a power button, channel
select button, and a volume control button.
To use the included Bluetooth Wireless
Headphones:
.Press the POWER button for one second
to turn the headphones on. The power
indicator will illuminate.
.While the headphones are powered off,
press and hold the power button for
two seconds to enter pairing mode. The
headphone name will display as“GM RSI
BT HP.” See“Pairing to RSI Screen” below
for pairing instructions with RSI screen.
.To power off, press and hold the power
button for two seconds while the power
is on.
.Press the CH-CHANNEL SELECT button (1)
to change between the audio associated
with Screen 1 or Screen 2. This function
only works after pairing to both RSI
Screens.
Paring to RSI Screen
Only two headphones can be active per RSI
Screen.
To pair a Bluetooth headphone to one of
the rear screens: 1. Touch the Headphone icon from the desired Rear Screen Home Page.
2. Select Add New Headphones.
3. Make sure the Bluetooth headphone is in pairing mode.
4. Once recognized by the system, the Bluetooth headphone is displayed on the
list of Available Headphones. 5. Select the Bluetooth headphone from the
list. Once connected, touch OK at the
Pairing Successful pop-up.
6. Touch OK.
To un-pair the Headphones from the screens,
touch the Headphone icon from the desired
Rear Screen Home page. Then touch the
options button under the Headphone that
you want to un-pair. Select Forget
Headphones. This step must be done
separately for each screen.
Voice Over
If equipped, the RSI system has a Voice Over
feature to benefit the visually and hearing
impaired.
When activated, Voice Over provides audible
feedback to the user about which area on
the screen they are touching, identifying
active buttons, as well as providing
information feedback of screen identification,
current status, list content, metadata, and
pop-up information. It allows for the user to
activate features through a double tap
anywhere on the screen which relates to the
last single touched and audibly announced
actionable button.