headlamp CADILLAC ESCALADE 2002 2.G User Guide

2-41 Fog Lamps
Use the fog lamps 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 the instrument panel.
Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while the
headlamps 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 your 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.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
The instrument panel intensity control is located to the
right of the headlamp/parking lamp knob.
Turn the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panel
lights. To turn on the dome lamps (with the vehicle
doors closed) turn the thumbwheel all the way up.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition. The lights will
not come on if the DOME OVERRIDE button is
pressed in.

2-43 Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open a door
and will slowly dim to off when all doors are closed.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the
thumbwheel, located next to the headlamp and parking
lamp knob, all the way up. In this position, the dome
lamps will remain on whether a door is opened
or closed.
You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located
below the headlamp/parking lamp knob, to set the dome
lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened,
or remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the button
into the ªinº position. 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 and return it to the ªoutº position.
With the button in this position, the dome lamps will
come on when you open a door.
Battery Run-Down Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, reading, glove box
and underhood lamps if they are left on for more than
20 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your
battery from running down.
Mirrors
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
with Compass and Temperature Display
When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims
to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind
you after dark.

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When you operate the rear window defogger, it also
warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog
or ice. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index for
more information.
The mirrors can also be programmed for
personalization. For more information, see ªMemory
Seat and Mirrorsº and ªSecondary Information Centerº
in the Index.
Curb View Assist Mirror
For this function to work, it must be enabled in the SIC.
See ªSecondary Information Centerº in the Index for
more information.
Your vehicle is equipped with the curb view assist
mirror feature. When the vehicle is shifted into
REVERSE (R) there will be a three second delay
before the curb view assist mirror(s) tilt to a preselected
position. This feature may be useful in allowing you
to view the curb when you are parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
five second delay has occurred, the selected mirrors will
return to the original position.If further adjustment is needed after the mirror is tilted,
the mirror controls may be used.
You can also adjust the angle of tilt for each outside
mirror by doing the following:
1. Place the vehicle in REVERSE (R) and allow
the mirrors to tilt (be sure this feature is enabled
in the SIC).
2. Change the angle of mirror tilt to your liking with
the mirror controls.
The mirrors are now set to the desired position.
This feature can also be disabled/configured through the
SIC. See ªSecondary Information Centerº in the Index
for more information.
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The driver's outside mirror will adjust for the glare of
any headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror.
See ªElectrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperatureº earlier in this section.

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Override Button
B. Headlamp and Parking Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Folding Mirrors Button
E. Rear Wiper/Washer
F. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
G. Instrument Panel Cluster
H. Shift Lever
I. Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button
J. Audio System
K. Comfort Control System
L. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
M. Hood Release
N. Fog Lamps ButtonO. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
P. Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
Q. Tilt Lever
R. Parking Brake Release
S. Secondary Information Center (SIC)
T. Rear Window Defogger Button
U. Compact Disc Changer
V. Ashtray
W. Clock
X. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Button
Y. StabiliTrak

Button (AWD)/Traction
Control Button (2WD)
Z. OnStar Buttons

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Automatic Door Unlock

Driver: Driver's door unlocks when transmission is
shifted into PARK (P).

All: All doors unlock when transmission is shifted
into PARK (P).

Disabled: Doors do not unlock automatically.
Remote Lock Feedback

Horn: Horn chirps on second press of the LOCK
button on the keyless entry transmitter.

Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each press of the
LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.

Horn and Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each
press, horn chirps on second press of LOCK on the
keyless entry transmitter.

None: No horn or lamp feedback to the LOCK
button on the keyless entry transmitter.
Remote Unlock Feedback

Horn: Horn chirps on second press of the UNLOCK
button on the keyless entry transmitter.

Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each press of the
UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.
Horn and Lamps: Parking lamps flash on each
press, horn chirps on the second press of the
UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter.

None: No horn or lamp feedback will occur when
the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter
is pressed.
Headlamp Delay

None: Headlamps do not stay on after the ignition is
turned to OFF.

10/20/30/60/120/180 Seconds: Amount of time
headlamps stay on after the ignition is turned to
OFF when it is dark (switch must be in auto
headlamp position).
Perimeter Lamps

Enabled: Parking lamps, headlamps and puddle
lamps turn on for 40 seconds with the UNLOCK
button on the keyless entry transmitter. This feature
only operates when it is dark.

Disabled: Feature disabled, no perimeter lamps will
come on.

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Seat and Mirror Recall

Remote: When the remote keyless entry transmitters
are programmed for each driver (driver 1 or 2),
pressing the UNLOCK button on the transmitters
will move the seat and mirrors to the stored memory
position for the driver associated with that particular
transmitter (driver 1 or 2). For more information on
seat and mirror recall functions see ªMemory Seat
and Memory Mirrors in the Index.º

Key In: Inserting the key into the ignition will cause
the seat and mirrors to move to stored memory
position for driver 1 or 2.

Disabled: Position recall will not work with the
keyless entry transmitter or when key is placed in the
ignition. Driver must manually select memory button
1 or 2 to activate the memory seat recall when
disable is selected.
Exit Position of Seat

Enabled: Removing the key will cause the seat to
move to the stored driver 1 or 2 exit position.

Disabled: Seat will not move to exit position when
key is removed from ignition. Driver must manually
press EXIT button to activate the seat exit position
feature when disable is selected.Mirror Reverse Tilt

Passenger: Mirror on the passenger's side of vehicle
will tilt down to a stored memory position for driver
1 or 2 when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R).

Driver: Mirror on the driver's side of the vehicle
will tilt down to a stored memory position for driver
1 or 2 when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R).

All: Both the driver's and passenger's side mirrors
will tilt down to a stored memory position for driver
1 or 2 when the vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R).

Disabled: No mirrors will tilt when the vehicle is
placed in REVERSE (R).
Alarm Warning

Horn: Horn will sound when the alarm is active.

Lamps: Headlamps and park lamps will cycle on
and off when alarm is activated.

Horn and Lamps: Horn and lamps will alternate
when the alarm is activated.

None: No alarm warning will come on.

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Language

English: All information displayed in English.

French: All information displayed in French.

Spanish: All information displayed in Spanish.

Arabic: All information displayed in Arabic.
Display Units

English: Units displayed in English units.

Metric: Units displayed in metric units.
Day/Date/Time

The RESET button will enable the operator to reset
the day/date/time. Each press of the RESET button
will scroll through the following: set year, set month,
set day, set hour, set minutes and set AM/PM.

Whichever is currently selected (i.e. year, month,
day, etc.) will flash. The arrow button is then used to
adjust the value. Each press of the arrow button will
change the value by one. If the arrow button is
pushed and held, the value will keep changing until
the button is released.

While in menu mode, the SIC will display the
day/date if no buttons have been pressed for more
than 15 seconds.Language and Personalization Reset

Press and hold the MENU button. After two seconds,
the display will begin cycling through the languages
at one second intervals. Release the MENU button
when the desired language is displayed.

The previous action will also reset the
personalization values to their factory default
settings which are as follows:
1.Automatic Door Lock: Enabled
2.Automatic Door Unlock: All
3.Remote Lock Feedback: Horn
4.Remote Unlock Feedback: Lamps
5.Headlamp Delay: 30 seconds
6.Perimeter Lamps: Enabled
7.Memory Position Recall: Key In
8.Exit Position of Seat: Enabled
9.Mirror Reverse Tilt: Passenger
10.Alarm Warning: Horn and Lamps
11.Display Units: English

4-23 Driving Uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.

Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the
steering wheel.

Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
your speed. Don't use more power than you need,
because you don't want your wheels to start spinning
or sliding.

Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible.
If the path twists and turns, you might want to find
another route.
CAUTION:
Turning or driving across steep hills can be
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills,
always try to go straight up.

Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of
the hill.

Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible
to approaching traffic on trails or hills.

Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know you're there.

Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
you more visible to oncoming traffic.
CAUTION:
Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can
cause an accident. There could be a drop
-off,
embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or killed. As you near
the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert.

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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to be
impaired
-- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision
problems, or by fatigue.Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively.

Don't drink and drive.

Since you can't see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up only so much road ahead.

In remote areas, watch for animals.

If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50
-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20
-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're
driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.

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You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren't even aware of it.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire
-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get
even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be
cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving.
The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes
are tuned for driving on dry pavement.