headrest CADILLAC ESCALADE 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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Seats and Restraints 3-3
Rear Seats
The vehicle's second-row seats
have head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
The vehicle's third-row seats,
if equipped, have adjustable
headrests in the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the headrest can be
adjusted. Pull the headrest up to
raise it. To lower the headrest, push
down on the headrest.
Rear seat head restraints and
headrests are not designed to be
removed.
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
To adjust a power seat:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the front or rear
part of the seat cushion by
moving the front or rear of the
control up or down.
.Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑4.
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
.Press and hold the front or rear
of the control to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
.Press and hold the top or bottom
of the control to raise or lower
the height of the lumbar support.

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3-14 Seats and Restraints
Third Row Seats
If the vehicle has a third row seat,
the seatback can be folded, and
the entire seat can be tumbled or
removed from the vehicle.
Folding the Seatback
To fold the seatback:
1. Open the liftgate to access thecontrols for the seat.
2. Remove all items on the seat cushion.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with
the safety belts still fastened may
cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the
safety belts and return them to
their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
3. Lift the release lever “1,”on the
bottom rear of the seatback on
the outboard side of the seat,
and the seatback folds forward.
Returning the Seatback to the
Upright Position
To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Raise the seatback to the upright position.
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Tumbling the Third Row Seat
To tumble the seat:
1. Open the liftgate to access thecontrols for the seat.
2. Make sure the headrests are completely lowered and there is
nothing under, in front of, or on
the seat.
3. Fold the seatbacks forward using lever “1”and the
instructions listed previously
under “Folding the Seatback.”

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3-56 Seats and Restraints
{WARNING
Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is
wrapped around their neck and
the safety belt continues to
tighten. Buckle any unused safety
belts behind the child restraint so
children cannot reach them. Pull
the shoulder belt all the way out
of the retractor to set the lock,
if the vehicle has one, after the
child restraint has been installed.
Notice: Do not let the LATCH
attachments rub against the
vehicle’ s safety belts. This may
damage these parts. If necessary,
move buckled safety belts to
avoid rubbing the LATCH
attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat
with a safety belt buckled. This
could damage the safety belt or
the seat. Unbuckle and return the
safety belt to its stowed position,
before folding the seat.
1. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the top tether and
the safety belts. Refer to your
child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the instructions
in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating
position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child
restraint to the lower
anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer
recommends that the top tether
be attached, attach and tighten
the top tether to the top tether
anchor, if equipped. Refer to the
child restraint instructions and
the following steps:
2.1. Find the top tether anchor.
2.2. Route, attach, and tighten
the top tether according to
your child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
.If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or head restraint and you

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Seats and Restraints 3-57
are using a single tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.
.If the position you are using
does not have a headrest
or head restraint and you
are using a dual tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.
.If the position you are using
has an adjustable headrest
or head restraint and you
are using a single tether,
raise the headrest or head
restraint and route the
tether under the headrest
or head restraint and in
between the headrest or
head restraint posts.
.If the position you are using
has a fixed headrest or
head restraint and you are
using a single tether, route
the tether around the
inboard or outboard side
of the headrest or head
restraint.

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3-58 Seats and Restraints
.If the position you are using
has a fixed or an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether
around the headrest or
head restraint.
3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To check,
grasp the child restraint at the
LATCH path and attempt to
move it side‐to‐side and
back‐and‐forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
of movement, for proper
installation.
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash
{WARNING
A crash can damage the LATCH
system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly
secure the child restraint,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the LATCH system is
working properly after a crash,
see your dealer to have the
system inspected and any
necessary replacements made
as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, new LATCH system parts
may be needed.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the LATCH
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.
Securing Child Restraints
(Rear Seat Position)
When securing a child restraint in
a rear seating position, study the
instructions that came with the
child restraint to make sure it is
compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH
system, see Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) on page 3‑51 for how and
where to install the child restraint
using LATCH. If a child restraint is
secured in the vehicle using a
safety belt and it uses a top tether,
see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3‑51 for top tether anchor
locations.
Do not secure a child seat in a
position without a top tether anchor
if a national or local law requires
that the top tether be anchored, or if
the instructions that come with the
child restraint say that the top strap
must be anchored.

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Infotainment System 7-1
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Rear Side WindowAntenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . 7-18
Audio Players
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Rear Seat Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Overhead) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Headrest DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Navigation
Using the NavigationSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95 If the System Needs
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Phone
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-100

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7-42 Infotainment System
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen,
use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water. Use care when
directly touching or cleaning the
screen, as damage could result.
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
(Headrest DVD)
Vehicles with an RSE system
include two head restraint video
display screens with integrated
DVD players, auxiliary inputs,
two wireless headphones, and a
remote control. This system works
independently from the vehicle's
Overhead DVD RSE system. See
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System (Overhead) on page 7‑32
orRear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System (Headrest DVD) on
page 7‑42 for information about the
Overhead DVD RSE system. The vehicle has a feature called
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
With RAP, the RSE system can be
played even after the ignition is
turned off. See
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑25 for more
information.
Video Display Screens
The video display screens are
located on the back of each head
restraint. Notice:
Avoid directly touching
the video screen, as damage can
occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screens” later in this section for
more information.
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

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STOPc: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. AV INPUT: (Audio/Video Input
Jack):
The audio/video input jack
is located below the video display
screen and allows viewing of
auxiliary sources such as portable
DVD players, game stations,
or video cameras, on each screen..Video Input —The yellow
connector is used for video
input.
.L Audio —The white connector
is used for the left side audio.
.R Audio —The red connector is
used for the right side audio.
Level Lock and Release Latch:
The viewing angle of the video
screen can be adjusted by releasing
the latch and gently moving the
screen. Then lock it into a secure
position.

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Vehicle Speakers
Audio from the DVD player or an
auxiliary device can be heard
through the vehicle speakers or the
wireless/wired headphones, while
the radio is tuned to one of the
six frequencies selected on the
Sound Around portion of the
system’s remote control. See
“Remote Control” later in this
section.
Only one audio source can be heard
through the vehicle’ s speakers at a
time. The audio source being used
is specified by the A/V (audio/video)
source selected on the driver side
head restraint video display screen.
To turn the RSE system audio
output to the vehicle’s speakers,
press Sound Around ON, on the
system’ s remote control. The
audio from the RSE system can be
heard through the wireless/wired
headphones and the vehicle’s
speakers at the same time. The volume on the radio can vary
when switching between the radio,
CD, DVD, MP3, or an auxiliary
device.
Wireless Headphones
The two wireless headphones
included with the Headrest DVD
RSE system will only work with the
Headrest DVD RSE system and are
marked for channel 3 and 4. The
wireless headphones must be
used within a line of sight of the
transmitter that is located above the
video display screen.
3‐4 Channel Selector:
This is
located on the right earpiece.
Either Channel 3 or 4 can be
selected with the channel
selector. The driver side monitor
is designated as Channel 3, and
the passenger side as Channel 4.
Set the channel selector switch
according to the video display
screen being viewed. The message, “To listen to this monitor tune your
headphones to Channel 3 (or 4)”
displays for five seconds then
disappears when the video display
screen is turned on.
OFF/ON (Power):
Turn the power
switch located on the earpiece to
turn the wireless headphones on or
off. Each headphone has a light to
indicate ON. If the light does not
come on, the batteries may need
to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” underRear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System
(Overhead) on page 7‑32 orRear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
(Headrest DVD) on page 7‑42 for
more information.
The headphones shut off
automatically if the RSE system
is turned off or if the headphones
are out of range of the transmitter
for more than three minutes.

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VOL0(Volume):Use to adjust
the volume on the headphones.
Notice: Do not store the
headphones in heat or direct
sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will
not be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can
weaken the batteries. Keep the
headphones stored in a cool, dry
place.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim at
the remote sensor located on top
center of the video display screen
and press the desired button. Objects blocking the line-of-sight
can affect the function of the
remote control. Direct or very bright
light can affect the ability of the
transmitter to receive signals from
the remote control. If the remote
control does not seem to be
working, the batteries might need
to be replaced. See
“Battery
Replacement” following this section.
The remote control provided with
the Headrest DVD RSE system, is
not a universal remote control and
will not control other equipment.
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. Remote Control ButtonsPOWER:
Press to turn the
Headrest DVD RSE system on
and off.
SOURCE: Press to select between
Monitor 3, Monitor 4, or AV INPUT.
Any video equipment connected
to the AV inputs automatically
overrides the source selection.