lock CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003 2.G Repair Manual

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 ªRecirculationº later in this section.
Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or
increase the cabin temperature. The display will show
the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an
arrow pointing to the driver will be displayed under
and to the left of the temperature setting.
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 ªRecirculationº later in this
section.
Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or
increase the cabin temperature. The display will show
the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an
arrow pointing to the passenger will be displayed
under and to the right of the temperature setting.
The passenger's temperature setting can be set to
match the driver's temperature setting by pressing and
holding the AUTO button for four seconds. Both the
driver and passenger arrows will be displayed.
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AUX:Turn the knob, located on the left side of the
control panel, to this position to allow the rear seat
passengers to have control over the rear climate control
system. See ªRear Passenger Console Controlº later
for more information.
9(Off):Turn the knob, located on the left side of the
control panel, to this position to turn the rear climate
control system off.
9(Fan):To adjust the air¯ow speed, turn the fan
knob located on the left side of the control panel to the
desired setting. Choose AUTO if you want the system
to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain
a selected temperature. See ªAuto Modeº later in this
section for more information on using this feature.
ÉF (ÉC):To adjust the air temperature, turn the
temperature knob on the center of the control panel. For
cooler or warmer air turn the knob counterclockwise
toward 66ÉF (19ÉC) or clockwise toward 82ÉF (27ÉC).
To regulate the air¯ow direction, adjust the right knob on
the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for ¯oor
vent air¯ow or counterclockwise for headliner vent
air¯ow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air
conditioning and the ¯oor vents for heating. The knob
can be set to any blend setting. Choose AUTO if
you want the system to automatically regulate the
air¯ow. See ªAuto Modeº later in this section for more
information on using this feature.
Rear Passenger Console Control
To control the rear climate control from the rear
passenger seat position, use the rear passenger console
control. The driver overhead control fan knob must be
set to the AUX position.
The rear seat controls have the following settings:
O(On/Off):Press this button to turn the rear seat
comfort controls on or off when the front overhead
control is set to AUX.Rear Controls
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%(Mode):Press this button to select the air delivery
mode and AUTO mode. Choose AUTO if you want
the system to automatically regulate the air¯ow.
See ªAuto Modeº later in this section for more
information on using this feature.
b(Temperature):Press this button up or down to
increase or decrease the temperature setting.
w9x(Fan):Press this button up or down to adjust
the fan speed. Choose AUTO if you want the system
to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain
a selected temperature. See ªAuto Modeº later in this
section for more information on using this feature.
AUTO Mode
When using the system in auto mode, ®nd your comfort
setting by placing the temperature control to 74ÉF
(23ÉC) and allowing about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Then adjust the temperature setting as
necessary. If you choose full cold 60É F (15ÉC), the
system will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If
you choose full hot 90 F (32ÉC), the system will remain
at the maximum heat setting.
Climate Controls Personalization
You can store and recall the climate control settings for
temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed for
two different drivers. The personal choice settings
recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter
the vehicle.
After the button with the unlock symbol on a remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the climate control
will adjust to the last settings of the identi®ed driver.
The settings can also be changed by pressing one of the
memory buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver's door.
When adjustments are made, the new settings are
automatically saved for that driver.
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will come
on when you start your
engine and may stay on for
several seconds.
That's normal. If the light doesn't come on then, have it
®xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you're driving,
your vehicle needs service. You will also hear a
chime sound when the light is on steady. If the regular
brake system warning light isn't on, you still have
brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the
regular brake system warning light is also on you don't
have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with
your regular brakes. In addition to both lights, you will
also hear a chime sound on the ®rst occurrence ofa problem and each time the vehicle is shut off and
then restarted. See
Brake System Warning Light
on page 3-40.
Traction Off Light
If you have the
Stabilitrakžsystem, this
light should come on brie¯y
when you turn the
ignition to RUN.
If the light doesn't come on then, the system may
require service; have it ®xed so it will be there to warn
you if the system is turned off.
For more information on the traction off light, see
StabilitrakžSystem on page 4-10.
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Security Light
This light will come on
brie¯y when you turn the
key toward START.
The light will stay on until
the engine starts.
If the light ¯ashes, the Passlock
žsystem has entered a
tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, seePasslockž
on page 2-19.
If the light comes on continuously while driving and
stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock
ž
system. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlockž,
and you should see your dealer.
Also, see
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-18for
additional information regarding the security light.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control. See
Cruise
ControlunderTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-8
.
Tow/Haul Mode Light
This light is displayed
when the tow/haul mode
has been activated.
For more information, see ªTow/Haul Modeº under
Towing a Trailer on page 4-54.
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Personalization Button
You can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. Press the personalization button
to scroll through the following personalization features.
All of the personalization options may not be available
on your vehicle. Only the options available will be
displayed on your DIC.
·AUTOMATIC LOCKING
·AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING
·DELAYED LOCKING
·REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK
·ALARM WARNING TYPE
·REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK
·HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT
·PERIMETER LIGHTING
·SEAT POSITION RECALL
·EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT
·CURB VIEW ASSIST
·DISPLAY LANGUAGE
·DISPLAY UNITS (ENG/MET)The default options for the above features were set
when your vehicle left the factory. The default options
are noted in the text following, but may have been
changed from their default state since then.
The driver's preferences can be recalled by pressing the
unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter
labeled 1 or 2 or by pressing the appropriate memory
button 1 or 2 located on the driver's door.
Alarm Warning Type
Press the personalization button until ALARM
WARNING TYPE appears in the display. To select your
personalization for alarm warning type, press the
select button while ALARM WARNING TYPE is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will
scroll through the following choices:
ALARM WARNING: BOTH (default):The headlamps
will ¯ash and the horn will chirp when the alarm is
active.
ALARM WARNING: OFF:There will be no alarm
warning on activation.
ALARM WARNING: HORN:The horn will chirp when
the alarm is active.
ALARM WARNING: LAMPS:The headlamps will ¯ash
when the alarm is active.
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Choose one of the four options and press the
personalization button while your choice is displayed on
the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
For more information on alarm warning type see
Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-18.
Automatic Locking
Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC
LOCKING appears in the display. To select your
personalization for automatic locking, press the select
button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the
DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
LOCK DOORS MANUALLY:The doors will not be
locked automatically.
LOCK DOORS WITH SPEED:The doors will lock
when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for
three seconds.
LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK (default):The doors
will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
Choose one of the three options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks see
Programmable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11.
Automatic Unlocking
Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC
UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select
your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the
select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will
scroll through the following choices:
UNLOCK ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors will
unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
UNLOCK DOORS MANUALLY:The doors will not be
unlocked automatically.
UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK:The driver's door will be
unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
Choose one of the four options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks see
Programmable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11.
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Delayed Locking
If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still
program the delayed locking feature. SeeDelayed
Locking on page 2-10for more information.
When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is
open, the delayed locking feature will delay locking
the doors and tailgate until ®ve seconds after the last
door is closed.
Press the personalization button until DELAYED
LOCKING appears in the display. To select your
personalization for delayed locking, press the select
button while DELAYED LOCKING is displayed on the
DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
DELAYED LOCKING ON:The doors will not lock until
®ve seconds after the last door or the liftgate is
closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the
delayed locking feature is in use. You can temporarily
override delayed locking by pressing the lock button
on the door or keyless entry transmitter a second time.DELAYED LOCKING OFF:The doors will lock
immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the
lock button on the keyless entry transmitter.
Choose one of the two options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks see
Programmable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11.
This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
Seat Position Recall
Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION
RECALL appears in the display. To select your
personalization for seat position recall, press the select
button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
SEAT POSITION RECALL OFF (default):The memory
seat position you saved will only be recalled when the
memory button 1 or 2 is pressed.
SEAT POSITION RECALL AT KEY IN:The memory
seat position you saved will be recalled when you
put the key in the ignition.
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SEAT POSITION RECALL ON REMOTE:The memory
seat position you saved will be recalled when you
unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Choose one of the three options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on seat position recall see
Memory Seat on
page 2-50.
Perimeter Lighting
Press the personalization button until PERIMETER
LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your
personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select
button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the
DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
PERIMETER LIGHTING ON (default):The headlamps
and back-up lamps will come on for 40 seconds, if it
is dark enough outside, when you unlock the vehicle
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
PERIMETER LIGHTING OFF:The perimeter lights will
not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
Choose one of the two options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
Remote Lock Feedback
Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK
FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your
personalization for the feedback you will receive when
locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry
transmitter, press the select button while REMOTE
LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing
the select button will scroll through the following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ¯ash each time you press the button with the
lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter
and the horn will chirp the second time you press the
lock button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no feedback
when locking the vehicle.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp the
second time you press the button with the lock symbol
on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps will
¯ash each time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Choose one of the four options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
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Remote Unlock Feedback
Press the personalization button until REMOTE
UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select
your personalization for the feedback you will receive
when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless
entry transmitter, press the select button while REMOTE
UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing the select button will scroll through the
following choices:
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default):The parking
lamps will ¯ash each time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH:The parking lamps will
¯ash each time you press the button with the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the
horn will chirp the second time you press the unlock
button.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no feedback
when unlocking the vehicle.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp the
second time you press the button with the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Choose one of the four options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
Headlamps on at Exit
Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON
AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your
personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on
when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button
while HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT is displayed on
the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
·HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (default)
·HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC
·HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC
·HEADLAMP DELAY: 60 SEC
·HEADLAMP DELAY: 120 SEC
·HEADLAMP DELAY: 180 SEC
·HEADLAMP DELAY OFF
The amount of time you choose will be the amount of
time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off
the vehicle. If you choose off, the headlamps will turn
off as soon as you turn off the vehicle.
Choose one of the seven options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature.
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