CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.There are parts of the airbag system in several placesaround the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the servicemanual have information about servicing the vehicleand the airbag system. To purchase a service manual,seeService Publications Ordering Informationonpage 9!17.
{WARNING:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still
inflate during improper service. You can be injured
if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: Is there anything I might add to or change aboutthe vehicle that could keep the airbags fromworking properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle'sframe, bumper system, height, front end or sidesheet metal, they may keep the airbag system fromworking properly. Changing or moving any parts ofthe front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing anddiagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel,roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillargarnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, sideimpact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbagwiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.
In addition, the vehicle may have a passengersensing system for the right front passengerposition, which includes sensors that are part of thepassenger seat. The passenger sensing systemmay not operate properly if the original seat trim isreplaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim,or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a
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different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarketseat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device,installed under or on top of the seat fabric, couldalso interfere with the operation of the passengersensing system. This could either prevent properdeployment of the passenger airbag(s) or preventthe passenger sensing system from properly turningoff the passenger airbag(s). SeePassenger SensingSystem on page 2!84.
If you have any questions, call CustomerAssistance. The phone numbers and addresses forCustomer Assistance are in Step Two of theCustomer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on page 9!2.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, seeDifferent Size Tires and Wheelson page 7!75foradditional important information.
Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whether thiswill affect my airbag system?
A:If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.The phone numbers and addresses for CustomerAssistance are in Step Two of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on page 9!2.
In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manualhave information about the location of the airbagsensors, sensing and diagnostic module andairbag wiring.
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Safety Belts
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn orfrayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. Theycan rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away.
Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working.SeeSafety Belt Reminderson page 4!29for moreinformation.
Keep safety belts clean and dry. SeeCare of SafetyBeltson page 7!102.
Airbags
The airbag system does not need regularly scheduledmaintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbagreadiness light is working. SeeAirbag Readiness Lighton page 4!30for more information.
Notice:If an airbag covering is damaged,opened, or broken, the airbag may not workproperly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.If there are any opened or broken airbag covers,have the airbag covering and/or airbag modulereplaced. For the location of the airbag modules,seeWhat Makes an Airbag Inflate?on page 2!81.See your dealer/retailer for service.
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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{WARNING:
A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in
serious injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected and
any necessary replacements made as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need newsafety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts?
After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary.But the safety belt assemblies that were used duringany crash may have been stressed or damaged. Seeyour dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assembliesinspected or replaced.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it wasbeing used during a crash, you may need new LATCHsystem parts.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if thesafety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was notbeing used at the time of the crash.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbagsystem parts. See the part on the airbag system earlierin this section.
Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if thevehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness lightstays on after the vehicle is started, or while you aredriving. SeeAirbag Readiness Lighton page 4!30.
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Section 3 Features and Controls
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Doors and Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Liftgate/Liftglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12Power Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 3-24PASS-Key®III+ Electronic ImmobilizerOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31Active Fuel Management™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
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Section 3 Features and Controls
Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Object Detection Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . . . . 3-46Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Universal Home Remote System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Universal Home Remote System Operation(With Three Round LED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Storage Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Assist Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Garment Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64Rear Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
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Keys
{WARNING:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
The key can be used for the ignition and door locks.
See your dealer/retailer if a replacement key oradditional key is needed.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle,you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.Be sure you have spare keys.
If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact RoadsideService. SeeRoadside Serviceo n p a g e 9!8for moreinformation.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statementon page 9!20forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules andRSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorizationto use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range,try this:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may be too farfrom the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy orsnowy weather.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or objects maybe blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the leftor right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
.Check the transmitter's battery. See“BatteryReplacement”later in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not working correctly,see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technicianfor service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functionswork up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 3!4.
With Remote Startand Power Liftgateand Liftglass (WithoutRemote Start Similar)
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The following functions may be available if this vehiclehas the RKE system:
Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC),the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking hasoccurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps
whenQis pressed again within three seconds. SeeDIC
Vehicle Customizationon page 4!57for additionalinformation.
PressingQarms the content theft!deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 3!22.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock only the driver door.
IfKis pressed again within three seconds, all
remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps maycome on and stay on for 20 seconds or until theignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flashtwice to indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDICVehicle Customizationon page 4!57. If enabledthrough the DIC, the exterior lights turn on briefly if it isdark enough outside. See“APPROACH LIGHTING”underDIC Vehicle Customizationon page 4!57.
PressingKon the RKE transmitter disarms the content
theft!deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrentonpage 3!22.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):For vehicles with this
feature, press/to start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote VehicleStarto n p a g e 3!7for additional information.
&(Power Liftgate):Press and hold to open andclose the liftgate. The taillamps flash and a chimesounds to indicate when the liftgate is opening andclosing.
m(Liftglass):Press and hold to open the liftglass.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and releaseto locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash andthe horn sounds three times.
Press and holdLfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flashand the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds.The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to
ON/RUN orLis pressed again. The ignition must
be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
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The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Eachtransmitter will have a number on top of it,“1”or“2”.These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 willbe recalled when using the transmitter labeled“1”,if enabled through the DIC. SeeMemory Featuresonp a g e 2!6andDIC Vehicle Customizationonpage 4!57for more information.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehiclewill work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacementcan be purchased and programmed through yourdealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter isprogrammed to this vehicle, all remaining transmittersmust also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolentransmitters will no longer work once the newtransmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can haveup to eight transmitters programmed to it. See“RelearnRemote Key”underDIC Operation and Displaysonpage 4!41for instructions on how to matchRKE transmitters to the vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERYIN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.See“REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY”underDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48foradditional information.
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touchany of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static fromyour body could damage the transmitter.
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