buttons CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 Owner's Manual

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1.Air Vents 0179.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0147 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0168.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0121.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 123.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers 0168.
5. Instrument Cluster 0130.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0206.
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0210.
Range Selection Mode Buttons (If
Equipped). See Manual Mode
0 209.
7. Magnetic Ride Control Button. See Magnetic Ride Control 0221.
Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal 0198.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0218. 8. Light Sensor. See
Automatic
Headlamp System 0167.
9. Infotainment 0172.
10. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 116.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0246 (If
Equipped).
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0233.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0173.
Instrument Panel Storage 0116.
12. CD Player. See the infotainment manual.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0199.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0121.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0145.
15. Horn 0121.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0121.
17. Hood Release. See Hood0266. 18.
Cruise Control 0222 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0225 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0240 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0121 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See the
infotainment manual.
19. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive
0 211.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0137.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0216 (If
Equipped).
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0164.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0169.

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Massage
Driver Seat Shown, Passenger SeatSimilar
If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use the massage feature.
To activate and adjust massage: 1. Turn the selection control (1) to view massage options on the
infotainment display.
2. Select massage feature.
3. Press up or down to select massage type. 4. To activate massage at last
massage type and intensity
settings or to turn massage off,
press the massage On/Off
control (2).
See Massage 066.
Memory Features
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle,
and a shared exit position for getting
out of the vehicle. Other feature
positions may also be set, such as
power mirrors, power steering wheel,
and adjustable pedals, if equipped. Memory positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before storing, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and release
SET; a beep will sound. Then
immediately press and hold 1, 2,
or
B(Exit) on the driver door until
two beeps sound. To manually recall
these positions, press and hold 1, 2,
or
Buntil the saved position is
reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is enabled
in the personalization menu, positions
previously stored to memory buttons
1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled in
the personalization menu, the feature
automatically recalls the previously
stored exit position when exiting the
vehicle. See Memory Seats 063.

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Second Row Seats
The second row seatbacks can be
folded for additional cargo space,
or the seats can be folded and
tumbled for easy entry/exit to the
third row seats. The seatbacks also
recline.
SeeSecond Row Seats 069.
Third Row Seats
Third row seatbacks can be folded. See
Third Row Seats 073.
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats
The buttons are near the climate
controls on the center stack. To
operate, the engine must be running.
Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated and Cooled Front Seats
0 67.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback recline
angle as little as necessary while
keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 059 and Power
Seat Adjustment 060.
Seat Belts

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P:Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to
Pagain will turn the
automatic headlamps and DRL
back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
off position only works when the
vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
position.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0164
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0166
. Automatic Headlamp System 0167
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the
turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with
zFRONT
on it.
1: Fast wipes.
w: Slow wipes.
3INT : Use this setting for
intermittent wipes or Rainsense ™. For
intermittent wipes, turn the
z
FRONT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent wipes. To turn on Rainsense, press
z
AUTO on the lever, then turn thez
FRONT band on the wiper lever to
adjust the sensitivity.
.
Turn the band up to a higher INT
setting for more sensitivity to
moisture.
. Turn the band down to the lower
INT setting for less sensitivity to
moisture.
Move the band out of the
3INT
position to deactivate Rainsense.
OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.
8:For a single wipe, turn to8,
then release. For several wipes, hold
the band on
8longer.
Lm: Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0121.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the
touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.

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2. Press the plus/minus buttons onthe shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for current
driving conditions. See Manual
Mode 0209.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode
can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active. See
Tow/Haul Mode 0210.
Four-Wheel Drive
If equipped with four-wheel drive, the
engine's driving power can be sent to
all four wheels for extra traction. Automatic Transfer CaseThis transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering column.
The different drive options that may
be available are the following:
2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High) :
This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction conditions
are variable. Do not use AUTO mode to park on a
steep grade with poor traction such as
ice, snow, mud or gravel. In AUTO
mode only the rear wheels will hold
the vehicle from sliding when parked.
If parking on a steep grade, use 4
mto
keep all four wheels engaged.
4
m(Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use
this setting when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy roads
or in most off-road situations.
N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only
when towing the vehicle. See Trailer
Towing 0255.
4
n(Four-Wheel Drive Low) : Choose
4
nwhen driving in deep sand, mud,
or snow, and while climbing or
descending steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0211.

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detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0233.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
Accessory power outlets can be used
to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.
The vehicle has five accessory power
outlets:
.
One near the cupholders on the
center console
. One inside the center console
. One on the rear of the center
console
. One in the third row seat on the
driver side
. One in the rear cargo area on the
passenger side Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See
Power Outlets 0125.
Universal Remote System
If equipped with the Universal Remote
system, these buttons will be in the
front overhead console.
This system provides a way to replace
up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate devices
such as garage door openers, security
systems, and home automation
devices.
See Universal Remote System 0160.
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) 0203.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release
I(1). Press the switch
again to stop the movement. To

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.The mirrors will not stay in the
unfolded position.
. The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A popping noise may be heard during
the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a
manual folding operation.
Auto Mirror Folding
If equipped, with the ignition off,
press and hold
Qon the RKE
transmitter for approximately
one second to automatically fold the
exterior mirrors. Press and hold
Kon
the RKE transmitter for approximately
one second to unfold. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 29.
This feature is turned on or off
through vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Heated Mirrors
K
:Press to heat the outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 173.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to
a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows
the curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, there may be
three buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to
subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar
Overview 0376.
To avoid accidental OnStar calls, clean
the mirror with the ignition off. Do
not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
with water.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror automatically
dims to reduce the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This feature
comes on when the vehicle is started.

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5. To activate massage at lastmassage type and intensity
settings or to turn massage off,
press the massage On/Off
control (2).
Heated and Cooled Front
Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To reduce
the risk of burns, use care when
using the seat heater, especially for
long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket,
cushion, cover, or similar item. This
may cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat heater
may cause a burn or may damage
the seat.To operate, the engine must be
running.
Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
Press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
When this feature is off, the heated
and cooled seat symbols on the
buttons are white. When a heated seat
is turned on, the symbol turns red.
When a cooled seat is turned on, the
symbol turns blue. Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights next to the
buttons indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest. If the
heated seats are on high for an
extended time, their level may
automatically be lowered.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
Remote Start Auto Heated and
Cooled Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
cooled seats will turn on if enabled in
vehicle personalization. When it is
cold outside, the heated seats turn on;
when it is hot outside, the cooled
seats turn on. The seats will continue
to operate depending on the vehicle's
internal temperature. If auto heated or
cooled seats are not equipped or
enabled, seat operation is canceled
when the ignition is turned on. Press
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use the heated or cooled seats after
the vehicle is started.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start 036 and
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
The heated or cooled seat indicator
lights do not turn on during a remote
start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This
is normal.
Auto Heated and Cooled Seats
When the ignition is on, the auto
heated or cooled seats will
automatically activate at the level
determined by the vehicle's interior
temperature, if enabled in vehicle
personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0152. The indicator
lights next to the buttons indicate the
level of operation. Use the heated or
cooled seat buttons to turn off auto
heated or cooled seats. If the
passenger seat is unoccupied, this
feature will not activate that seat.
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT
displays under certain conditions
indicating there may be an item or
passenger in the rear seat. Check
before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a
second row door is opened while the
vehicle is on or up to 10 minutes
before the vehicle is turned on. There
will be an alert when the vehicle is
turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects
when a rear door is opened and
closed, indicating that there may be
something in the rear seat. The feature is active only once each
time the vehicle is turned on and off,
and will require reactivation by
opening and closing the second row
doors. There may be an alert even
when there is nothing in the rear seat;
for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left
the vehicle without the vehicle being
shut off.
The feature can be turned on or off.
See
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
Heated Rear Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. See the
Warning under Heated and Cooled
Front Seats 067.

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The buttons are on the rear of the
center console.
With the ignition on, press
MorLto
heat the left or right outboard seat
cushion. An indicator on the rear
climate control display appears when
this feature is on.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights next to the
buttons indicate three for the highest
setting and one for the lowest. If the heated seats are on high for an
extended time, their level may
automatically be lowered.
Second Row Seats
The second row seats can be folded
for additional cargo space or folded
and tumbled for easy entry and exit to
the third row seat.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever on the outboard
side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired
position, and then release the
lever to lock the seatback in
place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
To return 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.
1. Lift the lever fully while applying pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the
upright position. If the lever is
lifted without applying pressure,
the seat will release to a folded
position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.