steering CADILLAC ESCALADE 2009 3.G User Guide

OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar
®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access
location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock
quotes. Press the phone button and give a few
simple voice commands to browse through the various
topics. See the OnStar
®Owner’s Guide for more
information. This feature is only available in the
continental U.S.
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be
used to interact with OnStar
®Hands-Free Calling.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-113for
more information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial
numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s Guide for more
information.
How OnStar®Service Works
The OnStar
®system can record and transmit vehicle
information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar
®Call Center when the OnStar®button is pressed,
the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or
AACN system deploy. This information usually includes
the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash,additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle
was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle
was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends
OnStar®the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide
services where it is located.
OnStar
®service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a
place where OnStar®has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar®
service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place
where the wireless service provider OnStar®has hired
for that area has coverage, network capacity and
reception when the service is needed, and technology
that is compatible with the OnStar
®service. Not all
services are available everywhere, particularly in remote
or enclosed areas, or at all times.
Location information about the vehicle is only
available if the GPS satellite signals are
unobstructed and available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
®
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar®
cannot control that may prevent OnStar®from providing
OnStar®service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle
in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-5
Horn .............................................................3-5
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...........................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-18
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-19
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-19
Fog Lamps ..................................................3-20
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-21
Dome Lamps ...............................................3-21
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-21
Entry Lighting...............................................3-21
Exit Lighting.................................................3-21
Reading Lamps............................................3-22
Electric Power Management...........................3-22Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-23
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-23
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-24
Analog Clock...............................................3-24
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-29
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls...................3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
............3-31
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-32
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Trip Odometer..............................................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminders...................................3-33
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-34
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator...................3-35
Charging System Light..................................3-36
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.....3-38
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light.............................3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-39
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-39
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-40
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-43
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Security Light...............................................3-44
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-44
Lights On Reminder......................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-44
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-45
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-46
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-46
DIC Compass..............................................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-54
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-62Audio System(s).............................................3-72
Bluetooth®...................................................3-73
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Overhead)...............................................3-85
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Headrest DVD)........................................3-95
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-111
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-113
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-113
Radio Reception.........................................3-114
Rear Side Window Antenna..........................3-115
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-115
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the
following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-32.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-5.
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-29.
F.Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-33.
G.Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46.
H.Analog Clock on page 3-24.
I.Audio System(s) on page 3-72.
J.StabiliTrak
®System on page 5-6. Rear Park Aid
Disable Button. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) on page 2-42.
K.Tilt Wheel on page 3-6.
L.Exterior Lamps on page 3-15.
M.Dome Lamp Override on page 3-21.Instrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-21.Fog Lamps
on page 3-20.
N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Escalade
Two-Mode Hybrid Supplement for more information.O.Cruise Control on page 3-11.
P.Horn on page 3-5.
Q.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-113.
R.Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-24.
S. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal on page 2-27. Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button. SeeWindshield Washer on
page 3-10.Power Assist Steps on page 2-16
(If Equipped).
T.Glove Box on page 2-62.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|(Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button
located on top of the steering column, to make the front
and rear turn signal lamps ash on and off. This
warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, the vehicle’s
turn signals will not work.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering
wheel.
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Tilt Wheel
The power tilt wheel control is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Push the control up or down to tilt the steering
wheel up or down.
To set the memory position, seeMemory
Features on page 1-7.
Heated Steering Wheel
For vehicles with a heated steering wheel, the button
for this feature is located on the steering wheel.
(:Press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off.
A light on the button displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about three minutes
to start heating.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G: Turn and Lane Change Signals
5:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N: Windshield Wipers
L: Windshield Washer
5:Rear Wiper Delay
Z:Rear Wiper
=:Rear Wiper Wash
Flash-to-Pass Feature.
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever for less than one second
until the arrow starts to ash to signal a lane change.
This causes the turn signals to automatically ash three
times. It will ash six times if tow-haul mode is active.
Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second
will cause the turn signals to ash until you release
the lever.
The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows
ash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 6-103.
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When the brakes are applied, cruise control is
turned off.
For vehicles with an Allison
®or Hydra-Matic 6-speed
automatic transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise
Grade Braking (Allison Transmission) underTow/Haul
Mode on page 2-33for an explanation of how cruise
control interacts with the Range Selection Mode,
tow/haul and grade braking systems.
If the vehicle has StabiliTrak
®, and the system begins to
limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 5-6. When
road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely
used again, it can be turned back on.
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the
steering wheel.
T(On/Off):Turns the system on or off. The indicator
light is on when cruise control is on and turns off
when cruise control is off.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press to make the
vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed.
SET−(Set/Coast):Press to set the speed or make
the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press to cancel cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory.Cruise Control shown
with Heated Steering
Wheel Button
(If Equipped)
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Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set,
or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster
comes on after the cruise control has been set to
the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when you are
not using cruise, you might hit a button and go
into cruise when you do not want to. You could be
startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Press the
Ibutton.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET−button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then
the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise
control. But it does not need to be reset.
Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel.
The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and
stays there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the steering
wheel until the desired speed is reached, then
release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time this is done,
the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the steering
wheel until the desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press the
SET– button on the steering wheel briey. Each
time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will
slow down to the previous set cruise speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will work on hills depends
upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed.
When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. When the
brakes are applied the cruise control turns off.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the[button on the steering wheel.
Press theIbutton on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed memory is erased when
the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps control
is located on the
instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The exterior lamps control has four positions:
9(Off):Turns off the automatic headlamps and
daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to the off position again will turn the automatic
headlamps or DRL back on.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, the off position only
works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
position.AUTO (Automatic):Automatically turns on the
headlamps at normal brightness, together with the
following:
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the parking lamps
together with the following:
Instrument Panel Lights
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
2(Headlamps):Turns on the headlamps together
with the following lamps listed below.
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
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