CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use them
for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your
parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps
must be on for your fog lamps to work.
The fog lamp button is located on the left side of
your instrument panel.
-(Fog Lamps):Press the button to turn the fog
lamps on. An indicator light will come on in the
instrument panel cluster to let you know that
the fog lamps are on. Press the button again to
turn them off.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as
much light as your headlamps. Never use your fog
lamps in the dark without turning on the headlamps.
The fog lamps will go off whenever your
high-beam headlamps come on. When the high
beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is
turned off. If you still want to use the fog lamps
after you restart the vehicle, you will need to press
the fog lamp button again.Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Exterior Cargo Lamps
You can use the cargo lamp if you need more
light in the cargo area of your vehicle or in
the top-box storage units. Some vehicles will only
have a cargo lamp in the driver side top box.
The cargo lamps come on by turning on the
interior dome lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The knob for this feature is located next to the
exterior lamps control.
D(Instrument Panel Lights):Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim
the instrument panel lights and the radio
display. This will only work if the headlamps or
parking lamps are on.
To turn on the dome lamps, with the vehicle doors
closed, turn the knob all the way to the right.
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Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a
door. They will turn off when all doors are closed.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning
the knob, located next to the exterior lamp control,
all the way up. In this position, the dome lamps
will remain on whether a door is opened or closed.
Dome Lamp Override
E(Dome Lamp Override):You can use the
dome override button, located next to the exterior
lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come
on automatically when a door is opened, or
to remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the
button. With the button in this position, the dome
lamps will remain off when the doors are open.
To return the lamps to automatic operation, press
the button again so it is extended. With the
button in this position, the dome lamps will come
on when you open a door.
Entry/Exit Lighting
Your vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature.
When a door is opened or the key is removed
from the ignition, the dome lamps will come on if
the dome override button is in the out position.
Reading Lamps
If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button
located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other
locations. To turn each one on or off, press the
button located next to the lamp. The lamps cannot
be adjusted.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they
are left on for more than 10 minutes when
the ignition is in LOCK. This will help prevent the
battery from running down.
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Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) system it is designed to help
you park while in REVERSE (R). It operates only
at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). URPA
helps make parking easier and helps you avoid
colliding with objects such as parked vehicles. The
URPA system detects objects that are close to
the rear of the vehicle which are at least 10 inches
(25.4 cm) off the ground and below hood or
tailgate level. The system detects objects up to
8 feet (2.5 m) behind your vehicle. The URPA
sensors determine how close these objects are
from your bumper within this area.
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Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist
system, the driver must check carefully
before backing up. The system does not
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operate above speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h). The system does not detect
objects more than 8 feet (2.5 meters)
behind the vehicle. This detection
distance limit may be reduced during
warm weather or high humidity. Also, the
system does not detect objects that are
below your bumper, underneath your
vehicle, or some objects very close to the
vehicle. The system is not designed to
detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or pets.
So, unless you check carefully behind
your vehicle while you are backing up,
they could be injured or killed.
Whether or not you are using rear park
assist, always check carefully behind your
vehicle before backing up and then watch
closely as you do.
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The URPA display is
located above the rear
window towards the
center of the vehicle
and can be seen
by looking over your
right shoulder.
The URPA display has three color-coded lights.
The lights are used to provide distance and system
information, along with beeps that will be heard
through the speakers.
URPA can be turned off
by pressing the rear park
aid disable button
located next to the radio.
The indicator light will
come on to indicate that
URPA is off.The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if
the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). If the vehicle
has a Driver Information Center (DIC), PARKING
ASSIST OFF will display on the screen. URPA
automatically turns back on each time the vehicle
is started.
How the System Works
When the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R),
the rear display will briey come on to let you
know the display is operating correctly. URPA
comes on automatically when the shift lever
is moved into REVERSE (R).
The system does not work at a reverse speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To remind you of this,
the red light on the rear display will ash.
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How the System Works when Backing
If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detects
objects close to the rear bumper. The rst time an
object is detected a single beep will sound. If an
object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed
between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 5 mph (8 km/h), the
following describes what will occur based on your
distance to a detected object located behind the
vehicle:
At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and
8 ft (2.5 m), a single amber light will come on.
At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and
40 inches (1 m), both amber lights will be on.
At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m)
and 23 inches (0.6 m), all three lights
(amber/amber/red) will be on.
At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m),
a beeping sound will repeat for a short time and
all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ash.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a
temporary condition, the message PARKING
ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC screen
and a red light will come on the URPA display
when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R).
This occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was hanging out of
your trunk during your last drive when you
turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects
are removed from your vehicle before the start
of your next drive, the system will return to
normal operation unless an object is detected
when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
If this occurs, URPA assumes the object is still
attached, so you will have to wait until the
vehicle is driven forward above 15 mph
(25 km/h) before URPA will return to normal
operation.
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The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So,
be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free
of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning
instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 501. If the DIC still displays the PARKING
ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the
bumper and driving forward at a speed of at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), see your dealer.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include vibrations from a
jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck or other mechanical
devices that interfere with URPA performance.
When URPA is disabled without driver action
and the driver attempts to turn URPA back
on by pressing the rear park aid button, the
indicator light will ash for 3 seconds and then
stay lit to indicate that URPA is off.As always, drivers should use care when backing
up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being
sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and
blind spots.
For Driver Information Center messages related
to URPA, seeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 248.
If the vehicle bumper is damaged, the URPA
system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to repair the system.
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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
One outlet is located in the center console. Lift
up on the lower latch located at the front of
the console lid to access the outlet.
There may also be an accessory power outlet
located on the back of the center console above
the cupholder.
To use an outlet, lift up on the spring-loaded
protective cap. When not in use, the cap
will automatically close over the outlet. The
accessory power outlet is powered at all times.
Do not try to put the cigarette lighter in any of the
accessory outlets.
Notice:If electrical devices are left plugged
into a power outlet, the battery may drain
causing your vehicle not to start or damage to
the battery. This would not be covered by
the warranty. Always unplug all electrical
devices when turning off your vehicle.Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem see your dealer for
additional information on accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the electrical equipment you install.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory
bracket from the plug because the power
outlets are designed for accessory power
plugs only.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in
the center console near the cupholders, if the
vehicle has them. Press on the access door to open
it and use the ashtray and lighter.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray, pull it from the center
console. Slide it back in and push down to be sure
it is secure.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way,
and let go. When it is ready, it will pop back
out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating will not allow the lighter to back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating may occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in
while it is heating.
Analog Clock
To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button, near the lower
left corner of the clock.
2. Push and hold the adjustment button to
advance the clock hands. Release the
button before you get to the desired time.
3. Push and release the button to increase the
time by one minute increments until the
desired time is reached.
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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system, you can control the heating,
cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle. Your
vehicle also has a ow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
You can select different climate control settings for
the driver and passengers.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the
temperature of the air coming through the system
on the driver’s side. The temperature can be
adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is
possible since outside air will always ow through
the system as the vehicle is moving forward
unless it is set to recirculation mode. See
“Recirculation” later in this section.
Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to
lower or increase the temperature inside the
vehicle. The display will show the temperature
setting decreasing or increasing.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
The passenger’s side knob can be used to change
the temperature of the air coming through the
system on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The
temperature can be adjusted even if the system
is turned off. This is possible since outside air will
always ow through the system as the vehicle
is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation
mode. See “Recirculation” later in this section.
Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats
shown
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Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to
lower or increase the temperature inside the
vehicle. The display will show the temperature
setting decreasing or increasing.
Set the passenger’s temperature setting to match
the driver’s temperature setting by pressing the
passenger power knob.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When automatic operation
is active the system will control the inside
temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system
in automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the display will
change to show the current temperature(s)
and AUTO will appear. The current delivery
mode and fan speed will also be displayed for
approximately ve seconds.When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet will be automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor will
run when the outside temperature is over
about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be
set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air
inlet may automatically switch to recirculate
inside air to help quickly cool down your
vehicle. The light on the button will come on
in recirculation.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a
74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Use the driver’s or passenger’s temperature
buttons to adjust the temperature setting
as necessary. If you choose the temperature
setting of 60°F (15°C), the system will
remain at the maximum cooling setting.
If you choose the temperature setting of
90°F (32°C), the system will remain at the
maximum heat setting. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause the vehicle
to heat or cool any faster.
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