reset CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G User Guide

Fuel Range
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.This display shows the approximate number ofremaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle canbe driven without refueling. The display will show LOWif the fuel level is low.
The fuel range estimate is based on an average of thevehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history andthe amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Thisestimate will change if driving conditions change.For example, if driving in traffic and making frequentstops, this display may read one number, but if thevehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may changeeven though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank.This is because different driving conditions producedifferent fuel economies. Generally, freeway drivingproduces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuelrange cannot be reset.
Average Economy
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMYdisplays. This display shows the approximate averagemiles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km). This number is calculated based on thenumber of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last timethis menu item was reset. To reset AVERAGEECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button.
Fuel Used
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays.This display shows the number of gallons (gal) orliters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menuitem. To reset the fuel used information, press and holdthe set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed.
Timer
Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press the set/reset button whileTIMER is displayed. The display will show the amountof time that has passed since the timer was last reset,not including time the ignition is off. Time will continueto be counted as long as the ignition is on, even ifanother display is being shown on the DIC. Thetimer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display willreturn to zero.
To stop the timer, press the set/reset button brieflywhile TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/resetbutton while TIMER is displayed.
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Transmission Temperature
Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.This display shows the temperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) ordegrees Celsius (°C).
Instantaneous Economy
If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel buttonuntil INST ECON displays. This display shows thecurrent fuel economy at a particular moment and willchange frequently as driving conditions change. Thisdisplay shows the instantaneous fuel economy in milesper gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset.
The display may also show if the vehicle is currentlyin V4, V6 or V8 mode.
Average Vehicle Speed
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEEDdisplays. This display shows the average speed inmiles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to scrollthrough the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. This display shows an estimateof the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OILLIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% ofthe current oil life remains. The engine oil life systemwill alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistentwith your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGEENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on thedisplay. See“CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON”underDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48. You shouldchange the oil as soon as you can. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17. In addition to the engine oil life systemmonitoring the oil life, additional maintenance isrecommended in the Maintenance Schedule in thismanual. SeeScheduled Maintenanceo n p a g e 8!3formore information.
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Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE displayyourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself.Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE displayaccidentally at any time other than when the oil has justbeen changed. It cannot be reset accurately until thenext oil change. To reset the engine oil life system,seeEngine Oil Life System on page 7!20.
Side Blind Zone Alert
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this display allows the system to be turned onor off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button toselect between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, thesystem will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the systemwill be turned off. When the SBZA system is turned off,the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the systemhas been turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48andSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)onpage 3!48for more information.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITSdisplays. This display allows you to select betweenEnglish or Metric units of measurement. Once in thisdisplay, press the set/reset button to select betweenENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicleinformation will then be displayed in the unit ofmeasurement selected.
Tire Pressure
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in theDIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press thevehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONTTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicleinformation button again until the DIC displays REARTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
If a low tire pressure condition is detected by thesystem while driving, a message advising you toadd air to a specific tire will appear in the display.SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65andDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48for moreinformation.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of avalue, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If thisconsistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current battery voltage. If thevoltage is in the normal range, the value will display.For example, the display may read BATTERYVOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, thedisplay will show LOW. If the voltage is high, thedisplay will show HIGH. Your vehicle's charging
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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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DIC Compass
Your vehicle may have a compass in the DriverInformation Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory.Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for yourlocation.
Under certain circumstances, such as during a longdistance cross-country trip or moving to a new stateor province, it will be necessary to compensate forcompass variance by resetting the zone through theDIC if the zone is not set correctly.
Compass variance is the difference between the earth'smagnetic north and true geographic north. If thecompass is not set to the zone where you live, thecompass may give false readings. The compass mustbe set to the variance zone in which the vehicle istraveling.
To adjust for compass variance, use the followingprocedure:
Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure
1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle ismoving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park).
Press the vehicle information button until PRESSVTO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays.
2. Find the vehicle's current location and variancezone number on the map.
Zones 1 through 15 are available.
3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through andselect the appropriate variance zone.
4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading,for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC.
5. If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass.See“Compass Calibration Procedure”following.
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Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibratethe compass in a magnetically clean and safe location,such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehiclein circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrateaway from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers,or other industrial structures, if possible.
If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, thecompass should be calibrated.
If the DIC display does not show a heading, forexample, N for North, or the heading does not changeafter making turns, there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the compass. Such interference may becaused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount,a magnetic emergency light, magnetic note pad holder,or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, movethe magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibratethe compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure thecompass zone is set to the variance zone in whichthe vehicle is located. See“Compass Variance(Zone) Procedure”earlier in this section.
Do not operate any switches such as window,sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during thecalibration procedure.
2. Press the vehicle information button until
PRESSVTO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.
3. Press the set/reset button to start the compasscalibration.
4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE INCIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at lessthan 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration.The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETEfor a few seconds when the calibration is complete.The DIC display will then return to theprevious menu.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driverthat the status of the vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed by the driver to correct thecondition. Multiple messages may appear one afteranother.
Some messages may not require immediate action, butyou can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrumentpanel to acknowledge that you received the messagesand to clear them from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DICdisplay because they are more urgent. Thesemessages require action before they can be cleared.
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You should take any messages that appear on thedisplay seriously and remember that clearing themessages will only make the messages disappear,not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can bedisplayed and some information about them.
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE
When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, thismessage will display and four chimes will sound. Startthe vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started andthe battery continues to discharge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and thevehicle may require a jump start. These systems willfunction again after the vehicle is started.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to bechanged. When you change the engine oil, be sure toreset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. SeeEngine Oil Life Systemon page 7!20for informationon how to reset the message. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17andScheduled Maintenanceo n p a g e 8!3for more information.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverdoor is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out ofP (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the doorfor obstructions, and close the door again. Check to seeif the message still appears on the DIC.
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning)
TURNED OFF
This message displays when the engine coolantbecomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.SeeEngine Coolant Temperature Gageon page 4!35.To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the airconditioning compressor automatically turns off.When the coolant temperature returns to normal,the air conditioning compressor turns back on. You cancontinue to drive your vehicle.
If this message continues to appear, have the systemrepaired by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible toavoid damage to the engine.
ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine oil becomeshotter than the normal operating temperature. Stop andallow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. SeeEngineCoolant Temperature Gageon page 4!35.
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ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when ice conditions arepossible.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverside rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the message still appears onthe DIC.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine oilpressure is low, severe engine damage may occur.If a low oil pressure warning appears on the DriverInformation Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soonas possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the causeof the low oil pressure is corrected. SeeEngine Oilon page 7!17for more information.
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur.Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do notoperate it until the cause of the low oil pressure hasbeen corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible andhave your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.SeeEngine Oil on page 7!17.
PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE
OWNERS MANUAL
If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, this message displays if there issomething interfering with the park assist system.SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)onpage 3!46for more information.
PARKING ASSIST OFF
After the vehicle has been started, this messagedisplays to remind the driver that the Ultrasonic RearParking Assist (URPA) system has been turned off.Press the set/reset button to acknowledge this messageand clear it from the DIC display. To turn the URPAsystem back on, seeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) on page 3!46.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the frontpassenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the message still appears onthe DIC.
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SERVICE STABILITRAK
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®and this messagedisplays, it means there may be a problem with theStabiliTrak system. If you see this message, try toreset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this messagestill comes on, it means there is a problem. You shouldsee your dealer/retailer for service. The vehicle is safeto drive, however, you do not have the benefit ofStabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
This message displays when the Road SensingSuspension (RSS) system is not operating properly.Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem with thetheft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may notrestart so you may want to take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer before turning off the engine. SeePASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operationonpage 3!24for more information.
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays if a part on the TPMS isnot working properly. The tire pressure light also flashesand then remains on during the same ignition cycle.SeeTire Pressure Lighton page 4!35. Severalconditions may cause this message to appear. SeeTirePressure Monitor Operationon page 7!68for moreinformation. If the warning comes on and stays on,there may be a problem with the TPMS. See yourdealer/retailer.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displayswhen there is a problem with the Traction ControlSystem (TCS). When this message displays, thesystem will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your drivingaccordingly. See your dealer/retailer for service.SeeStabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6for moreinformation.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM OFF
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this message displays when the SBZA systemhas been turned off. SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)on page 3!48andDIC Operation and Displaysonpage 4!41for more information.
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TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display along with the check enginelight on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuelcap is not tightened properly. SeeMalfunction IndicatorLampon page 4!36. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. SeeFilling the Tankon page 7!11. The diagnostic systemcan determine if the fuel cap has been left off orimproperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allowsfuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few drivingtrips with the cap properly installed should turn this lightand message off.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS isre-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tirepositions must be re-learned after rotating the tires orafter replacing a tire or sensor. SeeTire Inspection andRotationon page 7!71,Tire Pressure Monitor Systemon page 7!67, andInflation - Tire Pressureonpage 7!65for more information.
TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays when the pressure inone or more of the vehicle's tires is low. This messagealso displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFTREAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs tobe checked. The low tire pressure warning light will alsocome on. SeeTire Pressure Lighton page 4!35. Youcan receive more than one tire pressure message at atime. To read the other messages that may have beensent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If atire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop assoon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked andset to those shown on the Tire Loading Informationlabel. SeeTireson page 7!58,Loading the Vehicleonpage 6!32, andInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65.The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. SeeDICOperation and Displays on page 4!41.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displayswhen the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off.Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak®
Systemo n p a g e 6!6for more information.
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