keyless entry CADILLAC ESCALADE 1999 1.G User Guide

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4. Remove the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17). This fuse is in
the main fuse block, located on the left side of your
instrument panel. When the main fuse block is open,
the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17) is located in the lower
right corner side of the fuse panel. See ªFuses and
Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
5. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY.
You can now program your choices. After programming
a feature, you can exit the programming mode
at anytime.
You should hear two chimes to verify that the system is
in programming mode. You will also be able to set
Lockout Prevention, Keyless Entry Verification, Arming
Method and Arming Verification.
Lockout Prevention
With this feature, the power door locks will not lock
when the key is in the ignition in OFF and a door
is open.Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: Lockout Prevention Disabled (Doors will
lock/unlock when you press the power door
lock switch).
Mode 2: Lockout Prevention Enabled
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2.
To change the mode:
1. Press the power lock switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the LOCK switch on the door until you hear
the number of chimes that correspond to the mode
selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.

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2-18 Keyless Entry Verification
This means that when you use the keyless entry
transmitter to lock/unlock your vehicle, your headlamps
and parking lamps will flash briefly when you press
LOCK once. Your horn will sound briefly and your
headlamps and parking lamps will flash briefly when
you press LOCK a second time. Your headlamps
and parking lamps will flash briefly when you
press UNLOCK.
Programming Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: All Off (The headlamps will not flash and the
horn will not sound to provide you feedback that a
lock/unlock command has been received by the keyless
entry transmitter.)
Mode 2: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your horn will sound
briefly and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash
when you press LOCK on the keyless entry transmitter.
Only your headlamps and parking lamps will flash when
you press UNLOCK.)
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will sound briefly
and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash every
time you push LOCK or UNLOCK.)Mode 4: Lamps (Your headlamps and parking lamps
will flash every time you press LOCK or UNLOCK.)
Mode 5: Lamps/Horn and Lamps/Lamps (Your
headlamps and parking lamps will flash upon the first
press on LOCK, your headlamps and parking lamps will
flash and your horn will sound upon the second press on
LOCK and your headlamps and parking lamps will flash
upon any press on UNLOCK.)
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 5.
To change the mode:
1. Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless
entry transmitter.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter until you hear the number of chimes that
correspond to the mode selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.

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2-19 Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
This means that both your keyless entry transmitter and
the power door lock switch will actively arm the system.
Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: Alarm System Off (The system will not arm.)
Mode 2: Keyless Entry Transmitter Lock (When you
lock your doors using the keyless entry transmitter, the
system will arm.)
Mode 3: Keyless Entry Transmitter/Power Door Lock
Switch (If you use either the keyless entry transmitter or
the power door lock switch to lock the doors, the system
will arm.)
Mode 4: Passive arming and Keyless Entry
Transmitter/Power Door Lock Switch Arming (The
system will arm itself after all doors are closed, plus
arming per Mode 3.)
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3.To change the mode:
1. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the UNLOCK switch on the door until you
hear the number of chimes that correspond to the
mode selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program the next feature available on
your vehicle.
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
This programmable feature allows you to change horn
and exterior lamp verification when arming and
disarming the system.

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Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: All Off (No horn chirps or headlamps and
parking lamps will flash.)
Mode 2: Horn and Lamps (Your headlamps and parking
lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify the
system is armed using any arming method.) Headlamps and
parking lamps only will flash when disarming.
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (If you use the keyless
entry transmitter to arm the system, your headlamps and
parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp twice
to verify that the system is armed. If you use either the
power door lock switch or passive arming, only your
headlamps and parking lamps will flash for
verification.) The headlamps and parking lamps will
flash only when disarming.
Mode 4: Lamps (When your vehicle arms, only your
headlamps and parking lamps will flash for
verification.) The headlamps and parking lamps will
flash only when disarming.
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3.To change the mode:
1. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is
set for.
3. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter until you hear the number of chimes that
corresponds to the mode selection you want.
The mode you select is now set. You can either exit the
programming mode by following the instructions later in
this section or program any of the previously mentioned
features on your vehicle.
Leaving Programming Mode
When programming is done, turn the ignition to OFF
and replace the RADIO fuse (Fuse 17).

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
2 Transfer CaseFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
3 Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp,
Glove Box Lamp, Dome/Reading
Lamps, Vanity Mirrors,
Power Mirrors
4 Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay,
Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry,
Low Coolant Module, Illuminated
Entry Module
5 Rear Comfort Controls
6 Cruise Control
7 Auxiliary Power Outlet
8 Crank
9 License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps, Tailgate Lamps, Front
Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay,
Door Switch Illumination,
Fender Lamps, Headlamp
Switch Illumination
10 Air Bag System
11 Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
12 A/C, A/C Blower,
High Blower Relay

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6-59
Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
13 Power Amp, Rear Liftglass,
Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay,
Power Lumbar Seat
14 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Front and
Rear Comfort Controls, Instrument
Switches, Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
15 DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
16 Front and Rear Turn Signals,
Back
-Up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17 Radio (Ignition)
18 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19 Radio (Battery)Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
20 PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
Speedometer, Check Gages,
Warning Lights
21 Security/Steering
22 Auxiliary Power, Headlamp Delay
23 Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24 Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp,
TP2 Relay
A Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
B Power Windows

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Section 8 Index
A
ir Bag 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does it Restrain 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-25, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Filter 6-15, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna, Fixed 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light 2-75, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft, Radio 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care and Materials 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays 2
-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Headlamp System 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
Fluid 6
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Power Outlets 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle
Front 6
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locking Rear 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Keyless Entry 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rundown Protection 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hood
Checking Things Under 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Rearview Mirror 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamps 2
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Exterior 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delay 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2-49, 6-36, 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-35 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-25, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-75, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Warning System 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-9, 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Four-Wheel Drive 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving 4-14 . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Prevention 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Inspection and Rotation 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used Wheel Replacement 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-29, 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing
From the Front 5
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
From the Rear 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Vehicle 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hitches 4
-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Harness 4-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case, Automatic 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid, Automatic 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter, Universal 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn and Lane Change Signals 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Transmitter 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .