sensor CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

Cruise Control
Cruise Control shown withHeated Steering WheelButton (If Equipped)
The cruise control buttons are located on left side ofthe steering wheel.
T:Turns the system on or off. The indicator light ison when cruise control is on and turns off when cruisecontrol is off.
+ RES :Press to make the vehicle accelerate orresume a previously set speed.
SET!:Press to set the speed or make the vehicledecelerate.
[:Press to cancel cruise control without erasing theset speed from memory.
SeeCruise Control on page 4!8.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
This feature may alert you to vehicles located in yourside blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle inthe side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light upin the corresponding outside side mirror.
The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It canbe disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system hasbeen disabled because the sensor is blocked andcannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensormay be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or evenheavy rainstorms. This message may also activateduring heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicledoes not need service.
SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)on page 3!48formore information.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The rear vision camera displays a view of the areabehind the vehicle on the navigation screen when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out ofR (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to thelast screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
To clean the camera lens, located above the licenseplate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to detectobjects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps toprovide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean toensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled by pressing the rear parkaid disable button located next to the radio.
SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)onpage 3!46for more information.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located:
.Inside the floor console storage bin.
.On the rear of the floor console.
.In the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
The accessory power outlets are powered, even whenthe ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use poweroutlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause thevehicle's battery to run down.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System allows for garagedoor openers, security systems, and home automationdevices to be programmed to work with these buttons inthe vehicle.
SeeUniversal Home Remote Systemon page 3!55.
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Roadside Service
U.S. or Canada:1-800-882-1112
TTY Users:1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automaticallyenrolled in the Roadside Service program which isavailable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Service and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press theOnStar button and the current GPS location will be sentto an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location toget you the help you need.
Online Owner Center
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary servicethat includes online service reminders, vehiclemaintenance tips, online owner manual, specialprivileges and more.
Sign up today at:www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac(U.S.) orwww.gm.ca(Canada).
OnStar®
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide a wide range of safety, security,navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert anOnStar advisor who is immediately connected to thevehicle to see if you need help.
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When Should an Airbag Inflate?
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or rightfront passenger's head and chest. However, they areonly designed to inflate if the impact exceeds apredetermined deployment threshold. Deploymentthresholds are used to predict how severe a crash islikely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and helprestrain the occupants.
Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is notbased on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It dependslargely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, andhow quickly the vehicle slows down.
Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds.For example:
.If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbagscould inflate at a different crash speed than if thevehicle hits a moving object.
.If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle hits an object does not deform.
.If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall).
.If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle goes straight into the object.
Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design.
Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehiclerollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
In addition, the vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags.Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according tocrash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontalsensors, which help the sensing system distinguishbetween a moderate frontal impact and a more severefrontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stageairbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. Formore severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.
The vehicle has a seat position sensor. Vehicles withdual stage airbags also have seat position sensorswhich enable the sensing system to monitor the positionof the driver seat.
The seat position sensor provides information that isused to determine if the airbags should deploy at areduced level or at full deployment.
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Passenger Sensing System
If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicatorpictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle hasa passenger sensing system for the right frontpassenger position. The passenger airbag statusindicator, if equipped, is visible on the overhead consolewhen the vehicle is started.
In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensingsystem for the right front passenger position, thelabel on the vehicle's sun visors refers to“ADVANCED AIRBAGS”.
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The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,will be visible during the system check. If you are usingremote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from adistance, you may not see the system check. When thesystem check is complete, either the word ON or OFF,or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. SeePassenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4!31.
The passenger sensing system will turn off the rightfront passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.The driver airbag, seat!mounted side impact airbags (ifequipped) and the roof-rail airbags are not affected bythe passenger sensing system.
The passenger sensing system works with sensors thatare part of the right front passenger seat and safetybelt. The sensors are designed to detect the presenceof a properly-seated occupant and determine if the rightfront passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (mayinflate) or not.
According to accident statistics, children are safer whenproperly secured in a rear seat in the correct childrestraint for their weight and size.
We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat,including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing childrestraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; anolder child riding in a booster seat; and children, whoare large enough, using safety belts.
A label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facingchild seat in the front.”This is because the risk to therear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
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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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Pressing the buttons, or touchpad switch a second timewhile the liftgate is moving reverses the direction.
l:The liftgate can also be closed by pressing thepower liftgate button next to the liftgate latch.
Press the button a second time during liftgate operationto reverse that operation.
The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled underextreme temperatures, or under low battery conditions.If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually.
If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) while thepower function is in progress, the liftgate power functionwill continue to completion. If you shift the transmissionout of P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgatelatches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the openposition. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Alwaysmake sure the power liftgate is closed and latchedbefore you drive away.
If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate supportstruts have lost pressure, the lights will flash and achime will sound. The liftgate will stay open temporarily,then slowly close. See your dealer/retailer for servicebefore using the liftgate.
Obstacle Detection Features
If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a poweropen or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and theliftgate will automatically reverse direction to the fullclosed or open position. After removing the obstruction,the power liftgate operation can be used again. If theliftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the samepower cycle, the power function will deactivate, and youmust manually open or close the liftgate. The REARACCESS OPEN warning message in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) will indicate that the liftgate isopen. After removing the obstructions, manually openthe liftgate to the full open position or close the liftgateto the fully closed and latched position. The liftgate willnow resume normal power operation.
Your vehicle has pinch sensors located on the sideedges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between theliftgate and the body and presses against this sensor,the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. Theliftgate will remain open until it is activated again orclosed manually. Do not force the liftgate open or closedduring a power cycle.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system, it operates at speeds lessthan 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parkingand avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensorson the rear bumper are used to detect the distance toan object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and atleast 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground.
{WARNING:
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision.
It cannot detect:
.Objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close
or far from the vehicle
.Children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
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WARNING: (Continued)
If you do not use proper care before and while
backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could
occur. Even with URPA, always check behind the
vehicle before backing up. While backing, be sure
to look for objects and check the vehicle's mirrors.
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds toindicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than5 mph (8 km/h).
An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The intervalbetween the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle getscloser to the obstacle. When the distance is less than30 cm (12 in) the beeps are continuous.
To be detected, objects must be at least 25.4 cm (10 in)off the ground and below liftgate level. Objects mustalso be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from the rear bumper. Thisdistance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
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The system can bedisabled by pressing therear park aid disablebutton located next tothe radio.
The indicator light will come on and PARK ASSIST OFFdisplays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) toindicate that URPA is off, seeDIC Warnings andMessages on page 4!48.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporarycondition, the messages PARK ASSIST OFF or PARKASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL will bedisplayed on the DIC.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST :If this message occurs, takethe vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
PARK ASSIST OFF :This message occurs if the driverdisables the system.
PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERSMANUAL :This message can occur under thefollowing conditions:
.The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep thevehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, iceand slush. For cleaning instructions, seeWashingYour Vehicle on page 7!102.
.The park assist sensors are covered by frost orice. Frost or ice can form around and behind thesensors and may not always be seen; this canoccur after washing the vehicle in cold weather.The message may not clear until the frost or icehas melted.
.A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle oran object was hanging out of the liftgate during thelast drive cycle. Once the attached object isremoved, URPA will return to normal operation.
.A tow bar is attached to the vehicle.
.The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicleto your dealer/retailer to repair the system.
.Other conditions may affect system performance,such as vibrations from a jackhammer or thecompression of air brakes on a very large truck.
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward atleast 40 km/h (25 mph), take the vehicle to yourdealer/retailer.
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