remote start CADILLAC ESCALADE 2011 3.G Owner's Manual

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DISC:Press this screen button
to view the list of loaded disc(s).
Select the disc to play.
r(Rewind):
1. Press and hold this screen button to rewind quickly through
a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume.
2. Release this screen button to stop rewinding. The display will
show the elapsed time of the
track.
[(Forward):
1. Press and hold this screen button to fast forward quickly
through a track selection.
You will hear sound at a
reduced volume.
2. Release this screen button to stop fast forwarding. The display
will show the elapsed time of the
track.
y © ¨ z(Seek):
1. To seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the next track.
2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track,
if more than eight seconds
have played.
3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player continues
moving backward or forward
through the CD. The sound
mutes while seeking.
w(Tuning Knob):
1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current
track, turn it again to go to the
previous track.
2. Turn clockwise to go to the next track.
Playing a DVD
DVD video does not display on
the navigation screen unless the
vehicle is in P (Park). It will operate
on the rear seat entertainment
screens while the vehicle is moving.
The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
video screen starts play of the
DVD when a DVD video has been
inserted into the CD/DVD slot.
The DVD player can be controlled
by the buttons on the navigation
system, the Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
system, and the remote control.
The DVD player can also be
used for the rear seat passengers
with the radio off. The rear seat
passengers can power on the video
screen and use the remote control
to navigate the disc. See the Rear
Seat Infotainment user guide for
more information.
The DVD player is only compatible
with DVDs of the appropriate region
code that is printed on the jacket of
most DVDs.

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The DVD slot is compatible
with most audio CDs, CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW media along with
MP3 and WMA formats.
If an error appears on the display,
see“CD/DVD Messages” in this
section.
Once a DVD starts to play, the
menu options and cursor screen
buttons will automatically appear.
To display the menu Options screen
button while a DVD is playing, touch
anywhere on the screen.
There are three ways to play
a DVD:
.Once a DVD is inserted, the
system will automatically start
play of the DVD.
.If you are on a map screen,
press the DVD screen button.
.Press the AUDIO control button,
then press the DVD screen
button. When a DVD is loaded, the rear
seat passengers can power on
the RSE video screen and use the
remote control to navigate through
the DVD.
O/3(Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the system on and off.
2. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume of the
audio system.
3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the
navigation system, RSE video
screen, and RSA. If the vehicle
has not been tuned off, the RSE
and the RSA can be turned back
on by pressing this knob and will
continue play of the last active
source.
DVD Menu Options
Options: Select this screen button
to view the menu option screen
buttons. Menu options are available
when they are highlighted. Some
menu options are only available
when the DVD is not playing.
Cursor: Press this button to
access the cursor menu. The arrows
and other cursor options allow you
to navigate the DVD menu options.
The cursor menu options are only
available if a DVD has a menu.
Use the cursor menu to start a DVD
video from the disc main menu.
q,Q,r,R(Arrow Buttons):
Press the arrows to move around
the DVD menu.
Enter: Press to select the
highlighted option.
Return: Press to go back to the
previous DVD menu.
Back: Press to go back to the main
DVD display screen.

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q r(Folder/Artist/Album):
1. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder,
artist, or album on the disc.
2. Press the middle screen button, with the folder, artist, or album
name, to sort the MP3 by folder,
artist, or album. It may take a
few minutes for the system to
sort the MP3.
y © ¨ z(Seek):
1. To seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the next track.
2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track,
if more than eight seconds have
played. 3. If either arrow is pressed more
than once, the player continues
moving backward or forward
through the CD. The sound
mutes while seeking.
w(Tuning Knob):
1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current
track, turn it again to go to the
previous track.
2. Turn this knob clockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an MP3 the rear seat
operator can power on the RSE
video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the MP3.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The navigation system has an
auxiliary input jack located on
the right side of the faceplate.
This is not an audio output; do not
plug the headphone set into the
front auxiliary input jack. An external
audio device such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player, CD
player, or cassette tape player, etc.
can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack for use as another audio
source.
Drivers are encouraged to set
up any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive
Driving on page 9‑2 for more
information on driver distraction.

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Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System (Overhead)
The vehicle may have
an Overhead DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system.
The RSE system works with the
vehicle's audio system. The DVD
player is part of the front radio.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, a video display
screen, and if the vehicle has a third
row seat, it could have a second
video display screen, audio/video
jacks, two wireless headphones,
and a remote control. SeeCD/DVD
Player on page 7‑19 for more
information on the vehicle's DVD
system.
Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear seat
passengers only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while
driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather
conditions, the RSE system might
not work until the temperature
is within the operating range.
The operating range for the RSE
system is above −20°C (−4°F)
or below 60°C (140°F). If the
temperature of the vehicle is
outside this range, heat or cool
the vehicle until the temperature
is within the operating range of
the RSE system.
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a
Parental Control feature, depending
on which radio the vehicle has.
To start Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more
than two seconds to stop all system
features such as: radio, video
screen, Rear Seat Audio (RSA),
DVD, and/or CD. While Parental
Control is on, a padlock icon
displays.
The radio can be turned back on
with a single press of the power
button, but the RSE system will
remain under Parental Control.
To turn Parental Control off, press
and hold the radio power button for
more than two seconds. The RSE
returns from where it was previously
left and the padlock icon disappears
from the radio display.
Parental Control can also be turned
off by inserting or ejecting any disc,
pressing the play icon on the radio
DVD display menu, or changing an
ignition position.

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Objects blocking the line of sight
could also affect the function of the
remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD
slot, the remote control
O(power)
button can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The radio can also turn on the
video screen display. See CD/DVD
Player on page 7‑19 for more
information.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place.
If the remote control becomes
lost or damaged, a new universal
remote control can be purchased.
If this happens, make sure the
universal remote control uses a
code set of Toshiba
®. Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):
Press this button to
turn the video screen on and off.
P(Illumination): Press this button
to turn the remote control backlight
on. The backlight automatically
times out after 7 to 10 seconds if
no other button is pressed while
the backlight is on.
v(Title): Press this button to
return the DVD to the main menu of
the DVD. This function could vary
for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press this button
to access the DVD menu. The DVD
menu is different on every DVD.
Use the navigation arrows to move
the cursor around the DVD menu.
After making a selection press the
enter button. This button only
operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press this button to
select the choice that is highlighted
in any menu.
z(Display Menu): Press this
button to adjust the brightness,
screen display mode (normal,
full, or zoom), and display the
language menu.
q(Return): Press this button
to exit the current active menu
and return to the previous menu.
This button operates only when the
display menu or a DVD menu is
active.
c(Stop): Press this button to stop
playing, fast reversing, or fast
forwarding a DVD. Press this button
twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press this
button to start playing a DVD. Press
this button while a DVD is playing to
pause it. Press it again to continue
playing the DVD.

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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
ProblemRecommended Action
There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
The picture does not fill the screen.
There are black borders on the top
and bottom or on both sides, or the
picture looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in
the setup menu by pressing the
display menu button on the remote
control.
In auxiliary mode, the picture moves
or scrolls. Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
The remote control does not work. Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote
control and the transmitter window.
Check the batteries to make sure
they are not dead or installed
incorrectly.
After stopping the player, and
pushing Play, sometimes the
DVD starts where it left off and
sometimes at the beginning. If the stop button was pressed one
time, the DVD player resumes
playing where the DVD was
stopped. If the stop button was
pressed two times, the DVD player
begins to play from the beginning of
the DVD.

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Using the RSE System
DVD Player:The loading slot for
the DVD player is located at the
top of the head restraint. Insert the
disc partially into the loading slot
with the printed side facing the rear
of the vehicle. The DVD player
automatically draws the disc in,
“Loading” displays on the screen
along with a disc indicator, and
playback starts. If the disc is
inserted incorrectly, the DVD
player ejects the disc and No
Disc displays. Some DVDs do not allow fast
forwarding or skipping of the
copyright information or previews.
If the DVD does not begin playing at
the main title, refer to the on-screen
instructions.
The DVD player can be controlled
by using the buttons located below
the video display screen or by using
the buttons on the system’
s remote
control. See “Remote Control” later
for more information.
The following discs are compatible
with the DVD player:.DVD-Video: A DVD that has
video.
.CD-DA: A CD that has music or
sound content only.
.CD-Video: A CD that has a
movie.
.CD-R/RW: A disc that has
audio files such as CD-R with
downloaded MP3 files, MPEG,
or JPEG files. The DVD player and discs are
coded by global region. The DVD
players are set to Region 1. Discs
with other region codes will not work
in the players.
If an error message displays on the
video screen, see
“DVD Messages”
later in this section.
While the vehicle is moving,
passengers should not unfasten
their safety belts to make
adjustments to the video screen
control buttons. See Safety Belts on
page 3‑22. Use the remote control
for any necessary adjustments.
See “Remote Control” later in this
section.
POWER
O: Press to turn
the power on or off. Each video
screen can be powered on or off
independently.

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EJECTX:Press to eject a disc
from the DVD slot.
If a disc is ejected from the player,
but not removed, it will automatically
reload into the player. Another way
to reload a disc that has been
ejected, but not removed from the
DVD player, is to press the eject
button or the play button.
PLAY
r: Press this button located
below the video display screen to
start playback of a disc. On DVDs
and video CDs with playback
control (PBC), menu screens can
display automatically. It might be
necessary to press the play button
again to begin play.
There is a play position memory
feature for DVD and video CD only.
If the DVD player is turned off and
then turned back on, the DVD
player resumes playback where
the disc stopped. The play position
memory is erased if the disc is
removed. STOP
c:
Press once to stop
playing a DVD.
There is a pre-stop feature for DVD
and video CD only. This feature
resumes playback of the disc
where it was stopped. Press the
stop button once during disc
playback and
cdisplays on the
DVD startup screen. This icon
disappears after a few seconds.
Press the stop button a second
time, or eject the disc, to cancel
the pre-stop feature and to clear
the disc position memory.
SOURCE: Press to select between
Monitor 3, Monitor 4, or the
AV INPUT.
Each video display screen can be
adjusted independently, as well as
display information from both DVD
players and both A/V inputs. Infrared Remote Sensor:
Located
in the top center of the video display
screen. Do not block the signal from
the remote to the sensor.
Infrared Transmitters: Located in
the top center of the video display
screen. Do not block the signal from
the headphones to the transmitter.
Video Display Screen: Located on
the back of each headrest.
AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video Output
Jack): Located on the lower left
side of the screen and is identified
on the video screen panel as the
AV OUTPUT.
Headphone Jack: Wired
headphones can be plugged into
the headphone jack with one-eighth
inch stereo plugs.

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SOUND AROUND SELECT:Press
to select an FM transmitter channel.
The SOUND AROUND SELECT
lets the DVD audio play over the
vehicle’s sound system by tuning
the radio to one of the six FM
frequencies listed below.
.CH1 : 88.3MHz
.CH2 : 88.7MHz
.CH3 : 89.1MHz
.CH4 : 89.5MHz
.CH5 : 89.9MHz
.CH6 : 90.3MHz
MENU: Press to enter the DVD
disc menu while the disc is playing.
Q,R,q,r(Navigation
Arrows): Press to navigate through
menus.
ENTER: Press to enter a selected
function or to begin playback of
the disc. REPEAT
7:
Press to repeat part
or all of a chapter, title, track, or
the entire disc after using the A‐B
button to setup repeat preset
sections.
RETURN
8: This button is not
used with the system.
A‐B: This button is used to setup
repeat preset sections. Press this
button once while the disc is playing
to select the starting position. Press
a second time to select the end
position. Press a third time to turn
the function off. To view the preset
section, press
7.
AUTO MEMORY: This button is not
used with the system.
SEARCH/SKIP: This button is not
used with the system.
ERASE/ADD: This button is not
used with the system.
R-S: This button is not used with
the system. TITLE:
Press to enter the disc
title mode. The title feature is
disc-specific, and may not be
available on all discs.
SUBTITLE: Press to change
the subtitle language to another
available language or to turn
subtitles off.
ANGLE: Press to select a different
viewing angle for discs that are
recorded with different camera
angles.
AUDIO: Press to select a different
language for discs that are recorded
with different languages.
0‐9 (Numbers): The numbers
located on the lower left side of the
remote control can be used to enter
numbered menu options, channels,
or track numbers.
GOTO: Press to enter the GOTO
menu to choose a desired title,
chapter, track, or song inside
the disc.

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Vehicle Care 10-7
A.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑16.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10‑18.
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑89.
D. Battery on page 10‑30.
E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump
Starting on page 10‑89.
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking the Fluid Level”
under Automatic Transmission
Fluid on page 10‑12.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 10‑7.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine
Oil” under Engine Oil on
page 10‑7. I. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑18.
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10‑25.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
under Brake Fluid on
page 10‑28.
L. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑43.
M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10‑26.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see
the hybrid supplement for more
information.Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life,
careful attention must be paid
to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will
help protect your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and
of the proper viscosity grade.
See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil.”
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil.”