keyless CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G User Guide

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manuallock, using the power door lock switch, or theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if thevehicle has one.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn itso the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking the key in thevehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front dooris open.
If the driver's side power door lock switch is pressedwhen the driver's door is open and the key is in theignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver'sdoor will unlock.
If the passenger's side power door lock switch ispressed when the front passenger's door is open andthe key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock andthen the front passenger's door will unlock.
Liftgate/Liftglass
{WARNING:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or
liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If you must drive with the liftglass or liftgate open,
or if electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body and
the liftglass or liftgate:
.Make sure all other windows are shut.
.Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the
recirculation mode off. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 4!20.
.If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
.If your vehicle is equipped with a power
liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 3!41.
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SeePower Liftgateon page 3!14for more informationon how to use the power liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch orpress the door unlock button on the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter twice. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4.
On vehicles with a liftglass, press the button on theunderside of the license pocket applique (A) to open it.The liftglass can also be opened by pressing theliftglass release button on the RKE.
To open the entire liftgate, press the powerliftgate release button on the RKE or in the vehicle.SeePower Liftgateon page 3!14. You can alsopress the touchpad on the underside of the liftgatehandle (B). The liftgate will open after a slight delay.The vehicle must be in P (Park) to open the liftgate.To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strapas an aid.
The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rearwipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate orliftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will causethe release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until thewipers are parked off the liftglass.
Both the liftglass and liftgate have an electric latch.If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, theliftglass and liftgate will not open. The liftglass andliftgate will resume operation when the battery isreconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected and has adequatevoltage, and the liftgate or liftglass still will not function,your vehicle should be taken to a dealership for service.
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On vehicles with a power liftgate the button is locatedon the overhead console.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the powerliftgate feature.
&:Press the top of the button to open or close thepower liftgate.
OFF :Press the bottom of the button for manualoperation of the power liftgate.
The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound whenthe power liftgate is moving.
{WARNING:
You or others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is
no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening
and closing.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without checking foroverhead obstructions such as a garage door, youcould damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass.Always check to make sure the area above andbehind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
The power liftgate can be power opened and closed inthe following ways:
.Press and hold the power liftgate button on theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until theliftgate starts moving.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operationo n p a g e 3!4for moreinformation.
.Pressing the liftgate button on the overheadconsole.
.Pressing the touchpad switch on the outsideliftgate handle.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, theydo not make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
This is the security light.
To arm the theft-deterrent system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lockswitch. The security light will come on to inform thedriver the system is arming. If a door is open whenthe doors are locked, the security light will flash.
If the delayed locking feature is turned on, thetheft!deterrent system will not start the armingprocess until the last door is closed and the delaytimer has expired. SeeDelayed Lockingonpage 3!11.
3. Close all doors. The security light should go offafter about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armeduntil the security light goes off.
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DIC Buttons
The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information,customization, and set/reset buttons. The buttonfunctions are detailed inthe following pages.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display theodometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy,fuel used, timer, transmission temperature,instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed.The compass and outside air temperature will also beshown in the display. The temperature will be shownin °F or °C depending on the units selected.
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to displaythe oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tirepressure readings for vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter programming, compass zone setting, andcompass recalibration.
U(Customization):Press this button to customize thefeature settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC VehicleCustomizationon page 4!57for more information.
V(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset certainfunctions and to turn off or acknowledge messages onthe DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to scroll through thefollowing menu items:
Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.This display shows the distance the vehicle has beendriven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
To switch between English and metric measurements,see“Units”later in this section.
Trip Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. Thisdisplay shows the current distance traveled in eithermiles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for thetrip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing theset/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed.
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system regulates voltage based on the state of thebattery. The battery voltage may fluctuate whenviewing this information on the DIC. This is normal.SeeCharging System Lighton page 4!32for moreinformation. If there is a problem with the batterycharging system, the DIC will display a message.SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 4!48.
Oil Pressure
This display will show the oil pressure in eitherpounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
Relearn Remote Key
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure willerase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore,they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
1. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEYLEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on thefirst transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds.
On vehicles with memory recall seats, thefirst transmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitteris matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time,repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum ofeight transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle thekey to LOCK/OFF.
Compass Zone Setting
This display allows for setting the compass zone. SeeDIC Compasson page 4!47for more information.
Compass Recalibration
This display allows for calibrating the compass. SeeDIC Compasson page 4!47for more information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if theliftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is inON/RUN. Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate andliftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for the messageon the DIC display.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to yourvehicle. See“Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4andDIC Operation and Displaysonpage 4!41for more information.
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needsto be replaced in the transmitter. See“BatteryReplacement”underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation on page 3!4.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if thepassenger side rear door is not fully closed and thevehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off thevehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close thedoor again. Check to see if the message still appearson the DIC.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with theairbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect thesystem for problems. SeeAirbag Readiness Lightonpage 4!30andAirbag Systemon page 2!74for moreinformation.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is aproblem with the battery charging system. Under certainconditions, the charging system light may also turn onin the instrument panel cluster. SeeCharging SystemLighton page 4!32. Driving with this problem coulddrain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories.Have the electrical system checked as soon aspossible. See your dealer/retailer.
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REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedbackyou will receive when locking the vehicle with theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will notreceive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKEtransmitter if the doors are open. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4for moreinformation.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the customization button to scroll through thefollowing settings:
OFF :There will be no feedback when you press thelock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY :The exterior lamps will flash when youpress the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY :The horn will sound on the second pressof the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default) :The exterior lamps willflash when you press the lock button on the RKEtransmitter, and the horn will sound when the lockbutton is pressed again within five seconds of theprevious command.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedbackyou will receive when unlocking the vehicle with theRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will notreceive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with theRKE transmitter if the doors are open. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) System Operationo n p a g e 3!4for more information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOORUNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the customization button to scroll throughthe following settings:
LIGHTS OFF :The exterior lamps will not flash whenyou press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default) :The exterior lamps will flashwhen you press the unlock button on the RKEtransmitter.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not to havethe exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periodsafter unlocking the vehicle using the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until APPROACHLIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the customization button to scroll throughthe following settings:
OFF :The exterior lights will not turn on when youunlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default) :If it is dark enough outside, the exteriorlights will turn on briefly when you unlock the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lockbutton on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicleis no longer off. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operationo n p a g e 3!4for more information.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
AUTO HIGH BEAMS
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select tohave the Intellibeam®system turned off or on. SeeExterior Lampson page 4!11for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO HIGHBEAMS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the customization button to scroll through thefollowing settings:
OFF (default) :The Intellibeam®system will beturned off.
ON :The Intellibeam®system will be turned on.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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MEMORY SEAT RECALL
This feature allows you to select your preference for theremote memory seat recall feature. SeeMemoryFeatureso n p a g e 2!6for more information.
Press the customization button until MEMORYSEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Pressthe set/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customization button toscroll through the following settings:
OFF (default) :No remote memory seat recall willoccur.
ON :The driver's seat, and on some vehicles, theoutside mirrors will automatically move to the storeddriving position when the unlock button on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed. On somevehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedalfeature, the pedals will also automatically move. See“Relearn Remote Key”underDIC Operation andDisplayson page 4!41for more information onmatching transmitters to driver ID numbers.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE START
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn theremote start off or on. The remote start feature allowsyou to start the engine from outside of the vehicle usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Starto n p a g e 3!7for moreinformation.
Press the customization button until REMOTE STARTappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset buttononce to access the settings for this feature. Then pressthe customization button to scroll through the followingsettings:
OFF :The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default) :The remote start feature will be enabled.
NO CHANGE :No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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