key CADILLAC ESCALADE 2011 3.G Workshop Manual

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7-54 Infotainment System
To create a six digit password, use
the numeric keypad on the remote
control. Press the ENTER button to
confirm.The default password is
136900.
To change the Parental Control
Password:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control
2. Navigate to the Password sub-menu under the Password
Setup Page.
3. Press the right navigation arrow, then press ENTER.
4. At the Old Password option, enter the old password or the
default password (136900). 5. At the New Password option,
enter the new password
(six digits) using numeric
buttons.
6. At the Confirm PWD option, confirm the new password by
entering the new password
again.
7. Scroll to the OK button and press ENTER. The message
“Your password has been
changed” displays.
Playing Audio CD
When an audio CD is playing, the
display shows the current track and
the amount of time that track has
been playing, the total amount of
time on the disc, and the current
time running on the disc.

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e(Sound):Press to access the
Sound menu to adjust the treble,
midrange, bass, fade, balance, and
Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
y z(Scan Up/Down): Press to
scan the tracks/chapters up or down
on a disc.
y © ¨ z(Seek) Key (Previous/
Next): Press the up or down arrows
to go to the next or previous station.
Press and hold either arrow for
more than two seconds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the next
station.
NAV (Navigation): Press to view
the vehicle's current position on
the map screen. Each press of
this button cycles through Full
Map and the tab that displays the
current audio source (AM, FM, XM
(if equipped), CD, etc.). Full Map
displays the screen in full map view. Selecting the audio tab splits the
screen between the map screen
and the current audio source
screen menu.
RPT (Repeat):
Press to repeat the
last voice guidance prompt.
DEST (Destination): Press to
access the Destination Entry
screen. From this screen, you can
select from several options to plan a
route by entering destination points.
CONFIG (Configure): Press to
adjust several of the system's
features and preferences.
Touch-Sensitive Screen
Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons
are located on the screen. When a
screen button has been selected, a
beep sounds. Screen buttons are
highlighted when a feature is
available.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Letters of the alphabet, symbols,
punctuation, and numbers, when
available, displays on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric
keyboard. The alpha keyboard
displays when the system requires
entry of a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive
screen buttons. Press a character to
select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select to
enter letters with accent symbols.
This button may toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select to enter
letters from the alphabet. This
button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter
numbers.

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7-70 Infotainment System
4. Once a state or province hasbeen selected the City name
category is automatically
selected for entry.
Enter the City Name or press the
Last 5 Cities screen button.
The Last 5 Cities screen
displays a list of the last five city
names that had been entered.
Select a city from the list and it
appears in the City name area.
If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the city name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays.
If more than five are available,
the List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available cities.
Select this button to view the
list and select a city. 5. Once a city has been selected
the Street name category is
automatically selected for entry.
Start entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays.
If more than five are available,
the List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list.
6. Once a street has been selected, press House to enter
the house number. The system
displays the house number
range that is available for the
street.
7. Select GO. The map screen, with the destination marked
displays. 8. Select the route preference
(Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
9. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
To enter a destination by entering
the street name first:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select
2.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the
current state or province. A list
of all of the available states and
provinces appear. Select the
state or province.

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4. Select Street and start enteringthe street name or press the
Last 5 Streets screen button.
If the street name is common,
the city might need to be entered
first.
The Last 5 Streets screen
displays a list of the last five
street names that had been
entered. Select a street from
the list and it appears in the
Street name area.
If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays.
If more than five are available,
the List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list
and select a street. 5. Once a street has been
selected, select House to enter
the house number. The system
displays the house number
range that is available for the
street.
6. Once the house number is selected, the city name
automatically populates.
If there is more than one city
available for selection, a list of
cities display. Select the city.
7. Select GO. The map screen, with the destination marked
displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
9. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information. To enter a destination by entering a
cross street:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select
2.
3. Select the state/province screen button, if needed, to change the
current state or province. A list
of all of the available states and
provinces appear. Select the
state or province.
4. Select Street and start entering the street name or press the
Last 5 Streets screen button.
If the street name is common,
the city might need to be entered
first.
The Last 5 Streets screen
displays a list of the last five
street names that had been
entered. Select a street from
the list and it appears in the
Street name area.

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7-72 Infotainment System
If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays.
If more than five are available,
the List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available streets.
Select this button to view the list
and select a street.
5. Once a street has been selected, select Cross Street
and start entering the cross
street name. If five or less
names are available, a list
displays. If more than five
are available, the List screen
button displays a number.
This number represents the
number of available streets.
Select this button to view the
list and select a street. 6. Select GO. The map screen,
with the destination marked
displays.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other).
The system calculates and
highlights the route.
8. Select Start Guidance. The route is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your
Route” in this section for more
information.
Point of Interest (POI)
The Point of Interest (POI)
destination entry method lets
you select a destination from
the POI list.
iPoint of Interest: Press to
access the POI (Point of Interest)
screen. From this screen you have
two options to select/enter a
destination. Enter the name using
the alpha keyboard or select a
category from the category list.
To use the point of interest
destination entry method by entering
the name:
1. Press the DEST control button.
2. Select
i.

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To store the current vehicle position
as a preset destination:
1. Select Mark from the mapscreen to add the current vehicle
position to the address book.
The Address Book screen
appears.
2. Select Name. An alpha-keyboard displays.
Enter the name. Press OK then
Back to return to the address
book information screen.
3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of the
screen until the name appears
in that preset destination screen
button. It is now available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen. To store an address book entry as a
preset destination:
1. Select the CONFIG control
button.
2. Select the Nav screen button or press the CONFIG control button
until Nav is selected or press the
Nav screen button.
3. Select Edit/View.
4. Select the address book entry to be stored as the preset
destination. Select Name to add
a name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of the
screen until the name appears
in that preset destination screen
button. It is now available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen.Configure Menu
Press the CONFIG (Configure)
control button to adjust several
of the system's features and
preferences. The last selected
CONFIG screen is the screen
that displays: Sound, Radio, Nav
(navigation), Display, or Time.

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Allow time and seasonal
restricted road:This feature
allows the system to use time
restricted and seasonal roads when
calculating a planned route.
Edit Address Book —How to Add
To add an address to the address
book, see “Adding Destinations
to the Address Book” under
Destination on page 7‑69.
Edit Address Book —Edit/View
To edit the name of an
address book:
1. Select the CONFIG control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select Edit/View Address Book.
4. Select the Address book entry.
5. Press the Name screen button and use the alpha keyboard to
edit or add the name.
6. Press OK to save your changes, then press Back to return to
the Address Book information
screen.
To add or change the phone number
of an address book entry:
1. Select the CONFIG control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button. 3. Select Edit/View Address Book.
4. Select the address book entry to
change.
5. Press the Phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard
to input or change the phone
number.
6. Press OK to save your changes, then press Back to return to
the Address Book information
screen.
To change the map icon of an
address book entry:
1. Select the CONFIG control button.
2. Select the Nav screen button.
3. Select Edit/View Address Book.
4. Select the address book entry to change.
5. Select the Icon screen button.
6. Select an icon from the list.

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Phone
Bluetooth
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell
phone with a Hands‐Free Profile
to make and receive phone calls.
The system can be used while
the key is in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position.
The range of the Bluetooth system
can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all
phones support all functions, and
not all phones are guaranteed to
work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth
for more information on compatible
phones.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.
For additional information, say
“Help”while you are in a voice
recognition menu. Noise:
Keep interior noise levels to
a minimum. The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak: A short tone
sounds after the system responds
indicating when it is waiting for a
voice command. Wait until the
tone and then speak.
How to Speak: Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the in‐vehicle Bluetooth
system, sound comes through
the vehicle's front audio system
speakers and overrides the
audio system. Use the audio
system volume knob, during a
call, to change the volume level.
The adjusted volume level remains
in memory for later calls. To prevent
missed calls, a minimum volume
level is used if the volume is turned
down too low.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the
steering wheel to operate the
in‐vehicle Bluetooth system.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑3 for more information.
bg(Push To Talk): Press to
answer incoming calls, confirm
system information, and start
speech recognition.
c x(Phone On Hook): Press to
end a call, reject a call, or cancel an
operation.
Pairing
A Bluetooth cell phone must be
paired to the Bluetooth system
and then connected to the vehicle
before it can be used. See your cell
phone manufacturer's user guide for
Bluetooth functions before pairing
the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone
is not connected, calls will be made
using OnStar Hands‐Free Calling,
if equipped. Refer to the OnStar
Owner's Guide for more information.

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9-10 Driving and Operating
Environmental Concerns
Off-road driving can provide
wholesome and satisfying
recreation. However, it also
raises environmental concerns.
We recognize these concerns
and urge every off-roader to follow
these basic rules for protecting the
environment:
.Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
specially set aside for public
off-road recreational driving and
obey all posted regulations.
.Avoid any driving practice
that could damage shrubs,
flowers, trees, or grasses or
disturb wildlife. This includes
wheel-spinning, breaking down
trees, or unnecessary driving
through streams or over soft
ground.
.Always carry a litter bag and
make sure all refuse is removed
from any campsite before
leaving.
.Take extreme care with open
fires (where permitted), camp
stoves, and lanterns.
.Never park your vehicle over
dry grass or other combustible
materials that could catch fire
from the heat of the vehicle's
exhaust system.
Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip,
especially when going to a remote
area. Know the terrain and plan
your route. Get accurate maps of
trails and terrain. Check to see if
there are any blocked or closed
roads.
It is also a good idea to travel with
at least one other vehicle in case
something happens to one of them.
For vehicles with a winch, be sure
to read the winch instructions. In a
remote area, a winch can be handy
if you get stuck but you will want to
know how to use it properly.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road
Driving
It is a good idea to practice in an
area that is safe and close to home
before you go into the wilderness.
Off-roading requires some new and
different skills.
Tune your senses to different kinds
of signals. Your eyes need to
constantly sweep the terrain for
unexpected obstacles. Your ears
need to listen for unusual tire or
engine sounds. Use your arms,
hands, feet, and body to respond
to vibrations and vehicle bounce.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to
successful off-road driving. One of
the best ways to control the vehicle
is to control the speed. At higher
speeds:
.You approach things faster and
have less time to react.
.There is less time to scan the
terrain for obstacles.

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9-30 Driving and Operating
Automatic Level Control
The automatic level control rear
suspension comes as a part of
the Road Sensing Suspension.
SeeRoad Sensing Suspension
on page 9‑50.
This type of level control is fully
automatic and will provide a
better leveled riding position as
well as better handling under a
variety of passenger and loading
conditions. An air compressor
connected to the rear shocks
will raise or lower the rear of
the vehicle to maintain proper
vehicle height. The system
is activated when the ignition key is turned to RUN and will
automatically adjust vehicle
height thereafter. The system
may exhaust (lower vehicle
height) for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition key has been turned
to LOCK. You may hear the air
compressor operating when the
height is being adjusted.
If a weight-distributing hitch is
being used, it is recommended
to allow the shocks to inflate,
thereby leveling the vehicle
prior to adjusting the height.
See
“Weight distributing Hitches
and Weight Carrying Hitches”
under Towing Equipment on
page 9‑78
.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not
need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
.Keep your speed at 88 km/h
(55 mph) or less for the first
805 km (500 miles).
.Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or
slow, for the first 805 km
(500 miles). Do not make
full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.