key CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2019 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors. Press and hold
for 4 seconds to open all windows.
Liftglass
Press twice to open the liftglass.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open or close the power liftgate.
Remote Start
Use to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Adaptive
Remote Start on page 4.
Vehicle Locator/Panic AlarmPress and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash
and the horn sounds.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm. The turn

signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds or until
the 
button is pressed again.
Door Key
Press the button (A) on the side of the transmitter to pull the door
key out of the transmitter. Use the key to lock/unlock the driver’s
door if needed.
Note: If a transmitter is left in the vehicle when locking the vehicle, the
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert may sound. To change the Remote Keyless Entry
settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
REMOTE
KEYLESS ENTRY
TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) KEYLESS
ACCESS SYSTEM
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, liftgate
and ignition without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmit -
ter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3
feet of the door being unlocked or within 3 feet of the liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the

driver’s door handle to unlock
the driver’s door; press it again
within 5 seconds to unlock all
doors.
Press the lock button on a

passenger door handle to unlock
all doors.
Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle to open the
power liftgate.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all
doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors
immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically
after a short delay once all doors are closed.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle
> Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
A
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Optional equipment

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter
must be in the vehicle to
turn on the ignition.
START
With the vehicle in
Park or Neutral,
press the brake pedal
and then press the
ENGINE START/
STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the

button will illuminate.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the
pocket in the center console storage compartment to enable the engine to
start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to
turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system
until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and
sunroof
♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press
the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system
in the Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will
illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
ADAPTIVE REMOTE START
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Press and release the Lock button on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold the
Remote Start button until
the turn signal lamps flash (about 4 seconds).
When the vehicle starts, the doors remain locked and the park -
ing lamps will light and remain on while the engine is running.
The engine will continue running for 10 minutes. Repeat these
steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be
extended only once.
3. Before driving, press the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button to turn on the ignition.
CANCELING A REMOTE START
Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking
lamps turn off.
HEATED/COOLED SEAT OPERATION
Remote Start Auto \f#2#"H--*#"#2s – The heated or cooled
seats will turn on during a remote start when outside temperatures
warrant if the Remote Start Heated or Cooled Seats option is select -
ed in the Settings menu. Go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start. \b30',%0#+-2#1202A2&#1#2 3w-,',"'!2-01"-
not illuminate. The heated or cooled seats turn off when the igni -
tion is turned on. For the seats to remain on after the remote start,
the Auto Heated and Cooled Seats feature must be enabled.
Auto \f#2#","--*#"#21 – Anytime the vehicle is on, the
heated or cooled seats will activate automatically based on the vehi -
cle’s interior temperature. The seat button indicators will illuminate
when the heated or cooled seats are on. To enable this feature, go to
Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

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CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE MENUS
See your Infotainment System Manual.
Refer to your Owner's Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
Your Escalade offers a variety of entertainment, communication and vehicle system options. You can use simple gestures on the touch screen
just as you would on a smartphone, such as tap, drag, pinch and spread. Touch an application icon on the touch screen to access the following
items. For assistance, call 1-855-428-3669 or visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
Audio
• Radio Band
• Media
• Seek Up/\b-5n
• Tune
• Browse
• Menu

Navigation•
Zoom Out
• Zoom In
• Reset
• Destination
• Map Menu
• Seek Up/\b-5n
• Mute/Unmute
• Cancel a Destination
Phone •
Voice Recognition
• Contacts
• Recent
• Keypad
• Voice Mail
• Phones
Note: Press and hold the
Push to Talk steering
wheel button to activate
Bluetooth Speech
Recognition. See page 11.

Climate •
\b0'4#0H#&'!*#
Set Temperature
• Passenger
Set Temperature
• Sync Temperature
Settings
• A/C Mode
• Automatic Climate

On/Off
• Air Distribution
Settings
• Front/Rear Settings
• Fan Speed
Settings •
Time and \b2e
• Rear Seat Reminder
• Language
• Valet Mode
• Teen \b0'4#r
• Radio
• Vehicle
• Bluetooth
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Voice
• Display
• Rear Camera
• Return to Factory
Settings
• Software Information
♦ Optional equipment

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VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
Many vehicle features can be
customized in the Settings
menu on the infotainment
screen.
1. Touch Settings on the
Home page.
2. Touch the desired
menu item.
3. Touch the desired feature and setting. Settings are saved
automatically.
4. Touch
< Back to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
WIRELESS CHARGING
The Wireless Charging system for mobile devices is located on the
storage tray on top of the center console. To check mobile device
compatibility, visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
1. The vehicle must be On.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad.
3. Place the device, face up, on the
symbol on the pad,
aligned with the rear rib.
4. Move the device slowly until the battery charging symbol
displays by the phone icon on the infotainment screen. If not
charging, remove the device for 3 seconds and rotate it 180
degrees.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
TEEN DRIVER
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drivers. When active, the system automatically activates certain
safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use
of others. An in-vehicle Report Card records vehicle data about
driving behavior. When the vehicle is started with a registered
key, a \b0'4#0
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is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key,
change Teen \b0'4#01#w',%1A-0!!#112&##.-020"A%-2-
Settings > Teen \b0'4#0.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
The Cool Box (Platinum model only)
in the center console provides cooled
storage for cold beverages or other
items. It is not a refrigerator.
Press the Cool Box button on the
left side of the front
storage bin to
turn the Cool Box on or off.
See Storage in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
COOL
BOX♦

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SURROUND VISION
FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST
The Surround Vision system displays a rear or front camera view
along with a view of the area surrounding the vehicle on the infotain -
ment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 5 mph.
REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT♦
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system
warns of cross-traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red
alert on the infotainment screen and the left or right side of the
Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
To turn the Surround Vision System guidance lines or Rear Park
Assist symbols on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
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tance to closest object” information on the \b0'4#0
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Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if select -
ed). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a
continuous beep sounds (if selected).
To turn the system on or off, press the Park Assist button
on the right side of the infotainment screen.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSIST
Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help you park in
parallel or perpendicular spaces while you follow commands and
control the gear selection, acceleration and braking. The system is
available when vehicle speed is below 18 mph.
1. Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the right side
of the infotainment screen. A beep sounds and a parking assist
display is shown on the infotainment screen. The system will
begin searching for a large enough parking space.
2. To switch between parallel and perpendicular parking, touch
the Parking Type screen button during the search process.
3. The system searches for parking spaces to the right of the

vehicle. To search for a parking space to the left, touch the
Select Side screen button.
4. Once a space is found, shift the vehicle into Reverse or \b0'4#1
directed, follow the commands on the infotainment screen and
apply the accelerator or brake as needed. The steering wheel
will briefly vibrate as a reminder to remove your hands. Parking
Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the
parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
The Rear Camera Mirror
provides a wider, less
obstructed field of view of
the area behind the vehicle
than a traditional rearview
mirror. It displays a rear
camera view that is helpful
when the driver&#39;s view is
obstructed, for example, by
rear seat passengers or a rear seat entertainment screen.

Pull or push the lever (A) at the
bottom of the
mirror to
turn the video
display on or off. When off, the mirror is a
normal rearview mirror.
To adjust the brightness of the display, press and release
the button (B) on the top back of the mirror without cov -
ering the light sensor. There are 5 brightness
settings.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
REAR CAMERA MIRROR♦
B
A

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POWER LIFTGATE
POWER ASSIST STEPS♦
OPEN/CLOSE
THE POWER LIFTGATE
Press the Power
Liftgate button on the
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate
knob on the overhead
console.
Press the touchpad (A)
on the liftgate handle to
open the liftgate.
Press the button (B) next
to the liftgate latch to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
1. Turn the Power Liftgate knob to the 3/4 mode position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Adjust the liftgate manually to the
desired height.
4. To save the setting, press and hold the
button next to the liftgate latch (B)
for 3 seconds. The turn signals flash and a
beep sounds when the setting is saved.
HANDS-FREE OPERATION
To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight
in and out under the center of the rear bumper, or above the
vehicle logo projected on the ground
♦. Do not swing your foot
side-to-side.
The RKE transmitter must be within 3 feet of the liftgate.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
The power assist steps lower automatically when a door is opened
and retract after the doors are closed.
To deploy the steps for cleaning and car washes, with the

ignition on and the vehicle in Park or with the vehicle running
and in Neutral, select the

Run Board screen button on the
infotainment screen and then select the Extended option.
To disable or enable the steps, with the ignition on and the

vehicle in Park or Neutral, select the
Run Board screen

button and then select On or Off.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
SUNROOF ♦
OPEN/CLOSE
THE SUNROOF
Press the rear of the
SLIDE TILT Sunroof Tilt
switch to vent the
sunroof.
Fully press the rear of
the
SLIDE TILT Sunroof Slide
switch to express-open
the sunroof.
Fully press the front of
either SLIDE TILT
Sunroof
switch to express-close
the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner&#39;s Manual.
A
B
♦
Optional equipment