CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area
that you can use to strap cargo in.
All-Weather Cargo Area
Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many
different congurations—cargo panels on or off,
Midgate
®up or down, rear glass in or out. The
vehicle has features to help it resist the elements
and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Your
vehicle is designed to quickly direct water out of the
cargo box. The top drain grates, side rail channels,
catch cups, Midgate
®drain, cargo area oor drains
and the rubber cargo mat help do this.
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Even when all of these things are working properly
and the cover system is on, there may be some
instances (heavy rains, automated car washes,
etc.) when water may be present in the following
areas:
A. Top drain grates
B. Removable front
drain grate
(Midgate
®drain
grate)C. Side rail channels
and catch cups
D. Front drainsE. Water drainage area
(around both sides of
the cargo box and
tailgate side)
F. Rear drainsG. Cargo oor
H. Cargo mat (central
area of mat is
intended to be dry)
Maintenance and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system
performs properly, be sure that the Midgate®,
tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that
all parts are clean and not blocked with debris.
Follow the instructions given next in this section for
the proper procedures on cleaning each item.
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Top Drain Grates – Removal and
Cleaning
The top drain grates are located near the rear
glass on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the
grates and drains if there is a blockage.
To remove each drain grate, do the following:
1. Remove the cargo panels. SeeCargo Cover
Panels on page 168for more information.2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out
from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean
water.
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To replace the drain grate do the following:
1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots
in the grate.
2. When you are sure that the clips are aligned
with the slots, push the grate down rmly.
The grate should clip into place. Do not force the
grate if it will not clip into place, realign the
clips with the holes and try again.Side Rail Channels
The side rail channels are located on top of both
sides of the cargo area. You may want to ush
them out with clean water if you notice any debris
collecting inside of them.
When loading cargo into the cargo area, be
careful not to damage the rails.
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Midgate®Drain Grate Removal and
Cleaning
The Midgate®drain grate is located near the base
of the Midgate®in the cargo area. You will nd
a removable drain grate covering the drain.After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. you will
need to ush the midgate drain with water. But
rst you will have to remove the drain grate
by using the following steps:
1. Lower the Midgate®. SeeMidgate®on
page 104for more information.
2. Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate.
3. Tilt the drain grate away from you and pull it
straight out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area oor drains
located under the cargo mat near the sides of
the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned
periodically to allow water to exit the cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can
ush the drains through the cutouts, but if the
cargo area is extremely dirty you can lift up the
edges of the cargo oor mat or take the whole mat
out and ush the drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle has top-box storage units on both
sides of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a
at tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock/lock it. Press
the key cylinder button and swing the lid open.
Turn on the cargo lamps, if the vehicle has them,
for more light inside. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps
on page 211for more information.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power
sliding sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the
ignition needs to be turned to ON, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be active.
When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for
10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or until
a front door is opened. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 125for more information.
There are two switches
in the overhead console
that operate the
sunroof.Manual-Open/Manual-Close:To open the
sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver’s side
switch until the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press and hold the
front of the driver’s side switch until the sunroof
reaches the desired position. The sunshade
will open automatically with the sunroof, but can
also be opened manually.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract
when the sunroof is closed.
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Express-Open/Express-Close:To express-open
the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of
the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open
automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. To express-close
the sunroof, fully press and release the front of the
driver’s side switch. The sunroof will close
automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. The sunshade will
open automatically with the sunroof, but can also
be opened manually.
When the sunroof is opened, an air deector will
automatically raise. The air deector will retract
when the sunroof is closed.
Vent:From the closed position, press the rear of
the passenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof.
To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch
a second time. To close the sunroof, press and
hold the front of the passenger’s side switch.
To stop the sunroof partway, release the switch.Anti-Pinch Feature:If an object is in the path of
the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch
feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof
from closing at the point of the obstruction.
The sunroof will then open halfway, and the air
deector will raise. To close the sunroof once
it has re-opened, refer to the “Express-Close” or
“Manual-Close” functions described previously.
If the sunroof is in the vent position, and there is
an object in the path of the sunroof when it
closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object
and stop the sunroof. To close the sunroof once
it has re-opened, refer to the “Manual-Close”
or “Express-Close” functions described previously.
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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
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 198
Windshield Wipers..................................... 198
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 199
Windshield Washer.................................... 200
Cruise Control........................................... 201
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 204
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 209
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 209
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 210
Fog Lamps................................................ 211
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 211
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 211
Dome Lamps............................................. 212
Dome Lamp Override................................ 212
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 212
Reading Lamps......................................... 212Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 212
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 213
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 217
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 218
Analog Clock............................................. 218
Climate Controls......................................... 219
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 219
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 224
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 225
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 227
Trip Odometer........................................... 227
Tachometer............................................... 227
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 228
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light...................................... 228
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 229
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 230
Charging System Light.............................. 232
Brake System Warning Light..................... 232
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light........................................ 234
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 235
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 235
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tire Pressure Light.................................... 236
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 236
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 240
Security Light............................................ 240
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 241
Lights On Reminder.................................. 241
Cruise Control Light.................................. 241
Highbeam On Light................................... 241
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 242
Fuel Gage................................................. 242
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 243
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 243
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 248
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 257Audio System(s)......................................... 267
Setting the Time........................................ 269
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 270
XM Radio Messages................................. 300
Navigation/Radio System........................... 302
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 302
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 313
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 315
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 316
Radio Reception........................................ 317
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 318
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 318
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 318
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 319
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 319
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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