CADILLAC ESCALADE 2017 4.G Workshop Manual

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10293077) -
2017 - crc - 8/24/16
50 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Push the mirror back up when not
in use.Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult,
or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed
in warm or hot weather. They can
be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rearwindow is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the sound,
open either a front window or the
sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Never leave keys in
a vehicle with children. When there
are children in the rear seat, use the
window lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys
027.

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The windows work when the vehicle is
in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0200.
Press or pull the switch to open or
close the window.
The windows will be temporarily
disabled if the window switches are
used repeatedly within a short time.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
. PressZto activate the rear
window locks. An indicator light
will illuminate when the feature
is on.
. Press
Zagain to deactivate the
rear window locks.
Window Express Movement
Express-down/up, if equipped, allows
the windows to be opened or closed
without holding the window switch.
Press the window switch fully down or
pull it up, and quickly release it to
engage. Briefly press or pull the same
switch to stop window movement.
Express Window Obstacle
Detection
The express-up feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in
contact with an object. Extreme cold
or ice could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will operate
as normal after the object or condition
is removed.
Obstacle Detection Override
{Warning
If obstacle detection override is
activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or others
could be injured and the window
could be damaged. Before you use
obstacle detection override, make
sure that all people and
obstructions are clear of the
window path.
The window can be closed by holding
the window switch in the up position
if conditions prevent it from express
closing.

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Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if the
vehicle's battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
program the window:
To program the window:1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed, then close it and
continue to pull the switch
briefly after the window has fully
closed.
4. Press the power window switch until the window is fully open
and briefly hold.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center
mount to pivot to the side window or,
if equipped, extend along the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof only operates
when the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0200.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release
I(1). Press the switch

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again to stop the movement. To
express-close the sunroof, fully press
and release
K(1). Press the switch
again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
I
(1). Release the switch to stop the
movement. Press and hold
K(1) to
close the sunroof. Release the switch
to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
press
J(2) to vent the sunroof. Press
K(2) to close the sunroof vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise. The
air deflector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually when the
sunroof is in the vent or fully closed
position.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversal system that is only
active when the sunroof is being
operated in express mode. If an object
is in the path of the sunroof while it is
express-closing, the reversal system
will detect the object and stop. In the
event of closing difficulties like frost
or other conditions, it is possible to
override the reversal system. To
override the reversal system, close in
manual mode. To stop the movement,
release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing
area using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is normal.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 62
Rear Seats
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 80
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 82
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 82
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 84
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 88
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 91
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . 95
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . 96
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Safety Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Head Restraints
Front Seats
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal
injury in a crash. Do not drive until
the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is locked
in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.

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Second Row Seats
The vehicle's second row seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
The second row seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Third Row Seats
The third row seat head restraint can
be lowered to allow for better visibility
when the rear seat is unoccupied.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button located on the top of the
seatback and push the head
restraint down.Return the lowered head restraint to
the upright position until it locks into
place. Push and pull on the head
restraint to make sure it is locked.
If you are installing a child restraint
in the third row seat, see
“Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System ”under Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 096.
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
Uplevel Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle
if you try to adjust a driver seat
while the vehicle is moving. Adjust
the driver seat only when the
vehicle is not moving.
If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use all uplevel seat features.

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Uplevel Seat Control
1. Feature Select
2. Up
3. Rearward
4. Down
5. Forward
.Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the
infotainment display. Press and
release or hold to scroll through
features.
. Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected
feature. .
Press Rearward (3) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature.
. Press Down (4) to make downward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
. Press Forward (5) to make forward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
Base Seat Adjustment
To adjust the seat:
.Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward. .
Raise or lower the front part of the
seat cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
. Raise or lower the seat by moving
the rear of the control up or down.
Lumbar Adjustment
Lumbar and Bolster Support
Base Seat Adjustment
To adjust lumbar support:
. Press and hold the control forward
to increase or rearward to decrease
upper and lower lumbar support
at the same time.

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.Press and hold the control up to
increase upper lumbar support
and decrease lower lumbar
support.
Press and hold the control down
to increase lower lumbar support
and decrease upper lumbar
support.
Uplevel Seat Adjustment
To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:
. Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar
support on the infotainment
display. .
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust lumbar forward or
rearward.
. Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust
lumbar up or down.
To adjust bolster support, if equipped:
Uplevel Seat Adjustment
. Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to bolster
support on the infotainment
display.
. Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust bolster support inward or
outward.
Upper Shoulder Support
To adjust upper shoulder support,
if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to upper
shoulder support on the
infotainment display.
. Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust shoulder support forward
or rearward.

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Reclining Seatbacks
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
To recline the seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled up,
the safety belts cannot do their job.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will be
in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap 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 the safety belt
properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if the
vehicle is moving.
Memory Seats