warning CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Seats and Restraint System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91
Features and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 4-27Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67

Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in thismanual describe hazards and what to do to avoid orreduce them.
Dangerindicates a hazard with a high level of riskwhich will result in serious injury or death.
WarningorCautionindicates a hazard that could resultin injury or death.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice:This means there is something that couldresult in property or vehicle damage. This would notbe covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slashthrough it is a safetysymbol which means“Do Not,”“Do not do this,”or“Do not let thishappen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that usesymbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation or information relatingto a specific component, control, message, gage,or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see yourowner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see aservice manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found onthe vehicle and what they mean. For more informationon the symbol, refer to the index.
0:Adjustable Pedals
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
g:Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
_:Tow/Haul Mode
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4!25.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4!4.
C.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4!28.
D.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4!3.
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on page 3!32.
F.Tow/Haul Mode on page 3!36.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 4!41.
H.Analog Clock on page 4!20.
I.Audio System(s) on page 4!67.
J.StabiliTrak®Systemo n p a g e 6!6. Rear Park AidDisable Button. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA)on page 3!46.
K.Tilt Wheel on page 4!3.
L.Exterior Lamps on page 4!11.
M.Dome Lamp Overrideon page 4!17.InstrumentPanel Brightnesson page 4!16.Fog Lampsonpage 4!16.
N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See EscaladeTwo!Mode Hybrid Supplement for moreinformation.
O.Cruise Controlo n p a g e 4!8.Heated SteeringWheelo n p a g e 4!4(If Equipped).
P.Horn on page 4!3.
Q.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4!105.
R.Dual Automatic Climate Control Systemonpage 4!20.
S. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle andBrake Pedalon page 3!30. Heated WindshieldWasher Fluid Button. SeeWindshield Washeronp a g e 4!7. SeePower Assist Stepson page 3!17(If Equipped).
T.Glove Box on page 3!62.
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension.Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold/until the parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition on and then back off.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 3!7.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside,use the power door locks or the manual door locks.To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, pushdown or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
If available, these switches are located on thefront doors.
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Remove the key from the ignition and press tolock the doors.
For more information, see:
.Programmable Automatic Door Locksonpage 3!11.
.Rear Door Security Locks on page 3!11.
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Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®
The vehicle may have a traction control system thatlimits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assistswith directional control of the vehicle in difficult drivingconditions. Both systems turn on automatically everytime the vehicle is started.
.To turn off traction control, press and release5on
the instrument panel.Filluminates and the
appropriate DIC message displays. SeeDICWarnings and Messages on page 4!48.
.To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold5untilF
illuminates and the appropriate DIC messagedisplays. SeeDIC Warnings and Messagesonpage 4!48.
.Press and release the button again to turn onboth systems.
For more information, seeStabiliTrak®Systemonp a g e 6!6.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitoralerts you when asignificant reduction inpressure occurs in one ormore of the vehicle’s tiresby illuminating the low tirepressure warning light onthe instrument cluster.
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure iscorrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle arelisted on the Tire and Loading Information label locatedon the driver side center pillar (B pillar). SeeLoadingthe Vehicleon page 6!32.
You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tirepressure warning light will appear when the vehicle isfirst started and then turn off as you drive. This may bean early indicator that your tire pressures are gettinglow and the tires need to be inflated to the properpressure.
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{WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you
are reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,
you could go into it, receiving neck or other
injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving.
Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seatsettings to be saved and recalled. SeeMemoryFeatures on page 2!6.
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3. Lift the same leveragain to release therear of the seat fromthe floor. The seat willtumble forward.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the
Third Row Seats
{WARNING:
Using the third row seating position while the
second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could
cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to
return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place.
To fold and tumble the seat from the third rows, if yourvehicle has them:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,or on the seat.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts andreturn them to their normal stowed position beforefolding a rear seat.
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2. Lift the lever(s), located on the bottom rear of thesecond row seat(s) on the inboard side, to releasethe seatback. The seatback will fold forward.
3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of theseat from the floor. The seat will tumble forwardautomatically.
Automatic Seat Release Fold and
Tumble Feature
The transmission must be in (P) for this featureto work.
{WARNING:
Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when
someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury
to the person sitting there. Always make sure
there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing
the automatic seat release button.
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Folding and Tumbling the Second Row
Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or
Outside
{WARNING:
Using the third row seating position while the
second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could
cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to
return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place.
To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats,if your vehicle has them:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,or on the seat.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause damage to the seat or thesafety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts andreturn them to their normal stowed position beforefolding a rear seat.
Driver's Side Rear PanelButton shown
2. Press the automaticseat release buttonlocated on the panelbehind the rear doors.
One press of the button automatically foldsthe seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward.There will be a slight delay between the foldingof the seatback and the tumbling of the seat.
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