lights CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2010 3.G Owner's Manual

Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol
to let you know the status of the right front passenger
frontal airbag.
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger
airbag status indicator, it means that the right front
passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate).
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag
status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the right front passenger frontal
airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be
a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing
system. See your dealer/retailer for service.
{WARNING:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and
stays on, it means that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to
yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 4‑28
for more information, including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
This light comes on briefly
when the ignition key is
turned to START, but the
engine is not running, as
a check to show it is
working.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/
retailer.
The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays
on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem
with the charging system. A charging system message
in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear.
See DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 4‑48for
more information. This light could indicate that there are
problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an
electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the
vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on,
turn off accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
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Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes
on when the fog lamps
are in use.
The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See Fog Lamps
on page 4‑16for more information.
Lights On Reminder
This light comes on
whenever the parking
lamps are on.
See Exterior Lamps
on page 4‑10for more information.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light
comes on whenever the
cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off.
See Cruise Control
on page 4‑7for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when
the high-beam headlamps
are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 4‑5for more information.
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NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not
receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 3‑4for more
information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to scroll through the
following settings:
OFF : There will be no feedback when you press the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY : The exterior lamps will flash when you
press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY : The horn will sound on the second press
of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. HORN & LIGHTS (default) :
The exterior lamps will
flash when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock
button is pressed again within five seconds of the
previous command.
NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not
receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 3‑4for more information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
LIGHTS OFF : The exterior lamps will not flash when
you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default) : The exterior lamps will flash
when you press the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter.
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NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not to have
the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods
after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until APPROACH
LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF : The exterior lights will not turn on when you
unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default) : If it is dark enough outside, the exterior
lights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle
is no longer off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
on page 3‑4for more information. NO CHANGE :
No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
AUTO HIGH BEAMS
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select to
have the Intellibeam®system turned off or on. See
Exterior Lampson page 4‑10for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO HIGH
BEAMS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the customization button to scroll through
the following settings:
OFF (default) : The Intellibeam system will be
turned off.
ON : The Intellibeam system will be turned on.
NO CHANGE : No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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9. Once a city has been selected the Street namecategory is automatically selected for entry.
If five or less streets are available for the selected
city, the system displays the list of streets. If more
than five streets are available the system displays
the alpha keyboard. Start entering the street name.
If five or less names are available, a list displays.
If more than five are available, the List screen
button displays a number. This button represents
the number of available streets. Select this button
to view the list and select a street.
10. Once a street has been selected, select the House # screen button to enter the house number.
The system displays the house number range that
is available for the street.
11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with the destination marked appears.
12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are now ready to start your route.
See “Address Entry” underDestination
on page 5‑24for more information.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of
Interest (POI), do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5.
2. Press
Oto turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
DVD” under Maps
on page 5‑14for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the
iPoint of Interest screen button.
7. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all
of the available states and provinces appear.
Select the state or province.
8. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name space (e.g. Washington Monument).
If five or less names are available, a list displays.
If more than five are available, the List screen
button displays a number. This button represents
the number of available POIs. Select this button to
view the list.
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9. Select the Go screen button next to the POI.A map screen, with the destination marked
appears.
10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Point of Interest (POI)” underDestination
on
page 5‑24for more information.
Storing Preset Destinations
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5.
2. Press
Oto turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
DVD” under Maps
on page 5‑14for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key. Enter a destination. See Destination
on page 5‑24for more information on how to enter a destination. 6. Press the DEST hard key, the Route screen
displays. Press the Final Destination or Stopover
screen button. The information screen displays for
that location. Press the Add to Address Book
screen button. The address book screen appears.
7. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard displays. Enter the name. Select the Back screen
button.
8. Press and hold one of the screen buttons at the bottom of the screen until the name appears in the
screen button on the display.
The name appears in that preset destination
screen button and is now available to select from
the Destination Entry screen. See “Using Your
Stored Preset Destinations” next in this section to
select it as a destination.
See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations”
under Destination
on page 5‑24for more
information on how to add preset destinations.
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Using Your Stored Preset Destinations
These destinations are available for selection while
driving.1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5.
2. Press
Oto turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
DVD” under Maps
on page 5‑14for more
information.
4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Select one of the available preset destination screen buttons. A map screen, with the destination
marked appears.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Preset Destination” underDestination
on
page 5‑24for more information.
Canceling Guidance
Guidance is canceled once the final destination is
reached. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the final
destination:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.
3. Press OK to confirm.
Guidance Volume
Adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts:1. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the menu options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen
button.
2. Press the Voice Prompt screen button.
3. Press the + (plus) or –(minus) screen buttons to
increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
prompts. The system responds with the adjusted
voice level.
See “Voice Prompt ”under Configure Menu
on
page 5‑42for more information.
Cleaning the Display
Use a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with clean
water.
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Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Letters of the alphabet, symbols, punctuation, and
numbers, when available, displays on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric keyboard. The alpha
keyboard displays when the system requires entry
of a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive screen buttons.
Touch a character to select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet) :Select to enter letters with
accent symbols. This button may toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet) : Select to enter letters from the
alphabet. This button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers) : Select to enter numbers.
U(Space):Select to enter a space between
characters or the words of a name.
Backspace : Select if an incorrect character has
been entered.
To make name entries easier, the system only highlights
the characters that can follow the last one entered.
For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be available
for selection.
If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently or the map DVD disc may not contain
that information. See Database Coverage Explanations
on page 5‑59for more information.
Maps
This section includes basic information that you need
to know about the map database.
The maps are stored on a DVD. The United States,
Canada, and Puerto Rico are contained on one disc.
Detailed Areas
Road network attributes are contained in the map
database for detailed areas. Attributes include
information such as street names, street address,
turn restrictions, etc. A detailed area includes all
major highways, service roads, and residential roads.
The detailed areas include points of interest (POI)
such as: restaurants, airports, banks, hospitals, police
stations, gas stations, tourist attractions, historical
monuments, etc. The map database may not include
data for newly constructed areas or map database
corrections that are completed after the production of
the disc. The navigation system provides full route
guidance in the detailed map areas.
Limited Guidance Areas
Any area that is not classified as detailed, is a limited
guidance area. Limited guidance streets are displayed
on the map but route guidance may not be given on
these streets. Some POI categories, such as the city
center POI category, and some street addresses are
included in the limited guidance areas.
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3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed,to change the current state or province. A list of all
of the available states and provinces appear.
Select the state or province.
4. Once a state or province has been selected the City name category is automatically selected for
entry.
Enter the City Name or touch the Last 5 Cities
screen button.
The Last 5 Cities screen displays a list of the last
five city names that had been entered. Select a city
from the list and it appears in the City name area.
If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city
name. If five or less names are available, a list
displays. If more than five are available, the List
screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available cities. Select
this button to view the list and select a city.
5. Once a city has been selected the Street name category is automatically selected for entry.
Start entering the street name. If five or less names
are available, a list displays. If more than five are
available, the List screen button displays a
number. This number represents the number of
available streets. Select this button to view the list. 6. Once a street has been selected, press the
House # screen button to enter the house number.
The system displays the house number range that
is available for the street.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
To enter a destination by entering the street name first: 1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
2screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of
all of the available states and provinces appear.
Select the state or province.
4. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen
button.
If the street name is common, the city might need
to be entered first.
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The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last
five street names that had been entered. Select a
street from the list and it appears in the Street
name area.
If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the
street name. If five or less names are available,
a list displays. If more than five are available, the
List screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available streets. Select
this button to view the list and select a street.
5. Once a street has been selected, select the House # screen button to enter the house number.
The system displays the house number range that
is available for the street.
6. Once the house number is selected, the city name automatically populates. If there is more than one
city available for selection, a list of cities display.
Select the city.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system calculates and highlights
the route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information. To enter a destination by entering a cross street:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
2screen button.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the current state or province. A list of all
of the available states and provinces appear.
Select the state or province.
4. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen
button.
If the street name is common, the city might need
to be entered first.
The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the
last five street names that had been entered.
Select a street from the list and it appears in the
Street name area.
If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the
street name. If five or less names are available,
a list displays. If more than five are available, the
List screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available streets. Select
this button to view the list and select a street.
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