CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 Owner's Manual

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With Refrigerator/Freezer
StandardWhen the ignition is on, power to the
110/120 Volt outlet is enabled after
the
-button is pressed. A green
indicator light on the
-button
indicates when the outlet is enabled.
110 Volts is supplied to the outlet
when it is enabled and electrical
equipment is plugged into that outlet.
One power outlet can be used with
electrical equipment that uses a
maximum of 400 watts.
Ensure that all connected devices do
not exceed 400 watts. The power
outlet can be turned off by pressing
the
-button.
An indicator light on the outlet
illuminates when the outlet is enabled
and no system fault is detected. The
outlet will not provide power when
the ignition is off, the
-button is
not pressed, or the plug is not fully
seated into the outlet. The outlet does
not operate while the engine is
starting. If a USB powered streaming
device is being used, it is suggested to
use a USB port for power. See USB
Port 0169. If uninterrupted power supply is
required while driving, disable the
Auto Engine Stop/Start System by
pressing the Auto Stop disable switch.
See
Stop/Start System 0247.
If equipment is connected using more
than 400 watts or a system fault is
detected, a protection circuit shuts off
the power supply and the indicator
light will flash.
Do not use a power outlet with a
missing or damaged cover.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following, and may not work
properly if they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peak
wattage, such as compressor-driven
refrigerators and electric power
tools
.Other equipment requiring an
extremely stable power supply, such
as microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets and touch sensor
lamps
.Medical equipment.

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Wireless Charging
If equipped and enabled, the system
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible
smartphone. The power output of the
system is capable of charging at a rate
up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested by
the compatible smartphone. SeeRadio
Frequency Statement 0467.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical devices.
If you have one, it is recommended
to consult with your doctor before
using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active. The
wireless charging feature may not
correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP, or during Bluetooth
phone calls. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0248. The operating temperature is
−20 °C
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your compatible smartphone.
Objects, such as coins, keys, rings,
paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and the charger will
become very hot. On the rare
occasion that the charging system
does not detect an object, and the
object gets wedged between the
smartphone and the charger,
remove the smartphone and allow
the object to cool before removing
it from the charging pocket, to
prevent burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone:
1. Remove all objects from the charging pocket. The system may
not charge if there are any objects
between the smartphone and
charging pocket.
2. With the smartphone screen facing the rear of the vehicle, slowly insert
the smartphone into the charging
pocket until
}appears onVon
the infotainment display. This
indicates that the smartphone is
properly positioned and charging.

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If}turns yellow, ensure that the
charging pocket is clear of any
objects and that the smartphone is
capable of wireless charging before
repositioning it.
If a smartphone is inserted into the
pocket and
}does not display,
remove the smartphone from the
pocket, turn it 180 degrees, and
wait three seconds before inserting
the smartphone into the pocket
again.
The smartphone may become
warm during charging. This is
normal. In warmer temperatures,
the speed of charging may be
reduced.
To maximize the charge rate,
ensure the smartphone is fully
seated and centered in the holder
with nothing under it. A thick
smartphone case may prevent the
wireless charger from working,
or may reduce the charging
performance. See your dealer for
additional information. Software Acknowledgements
Certain Wireless Charging Module
product from LG Electronics, Inc.
("LGE") contains the open source
software detailed below. Refer to the
indicated open source licenses (as are
included following this notice) for the
terms and conditions of their use.
OSS Notice Information
To obtain the source code that is
contained in this product, please visit
http://opensource.lge.com. In addition
to the source code, all referred license
terms, warranty disclaimers and
copyright notices are available for
download. LG Electronics will also
provide open source code to you on
CD-ROM for a charge covering the
cost of performing such distribution
(such as the cost of media, shipping,
and handling) upon email request to
[email protected]. This offer is
valid for three (3) years from the date
on which you purchased the product.
Freescale-WCT library
Copyright (c) 2012-2014 Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc.. All rights
reserved.
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
notice, this list of conditions and
the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above
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and/or other materials provided
with the distribution.
3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
contributors may be used to
endorse or promote products
derived from this software without
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SUCH DAMAGE.Warning Lights, Gauges,
and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal
that something is wrong before it
becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement.
Paying attention to the warning lights
and gauges could prevent injury.Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to indicate
they are working. When one of the
warning lights comes on and stays on
while driving, or when one of the
gauges shows there may be a problem,
check the section that explains what
to do. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly and even dangerous.

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Instrument Cluster
English Gauge Cluster Shown, Navigation, Augmented Reality, Night Vision, andMetric Similar
1.Driver Information Center (DIC)
0132
2. Fuel Gauge 0116
3. Speedometer 0115
4. Tachometer 0116Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
If equipped with a diesel engine, refer
to the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
The cluster display layout can be
changed. There are three selectable views:
Gauge :
Displays information zones to
the left and right of the speedometer.
Map : Displays a navigation map.
AR Camera : Displays a camera view
in front of the vehicle.
Night Vision : Displays the Night
Vision camera onto the instrument
cluster. See Night Vision System 0319.
To change the cluster configuration,
touch
bon the touchscreen to the
left of the instrument cluster. Select
the desired option from the list.
The cluster layout can also be selected
using the infotainment display. See
Settings 0203.

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Touchscreen Display
There is a touchscreen to the left of
the instrument cluster. Use it for the
following:
Trip Information
Touch
ato view distance and
average fuel economy for the current
trip. View other trip information by
swiping right or left on the
touchscreen.
Touch and hold
ato reset the
current trip. Instrument Cluster Layout
Touch
bto view and select the
available instrument cluster layouts.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Touch HUD to select the height and
brightness of the head-up display.
Augmented Reality Camera (AR)
While navigating touch
ito start
Augmented Reality. This displays
route guidance and upcoming turns as
graphics on top of the front camera
image that appears on the cluster
display. If there is no active
navigation, then the camera image
will display without navigation
overlays.
Night Vision
Touch
cto select the sharpness and
brightness of then night vision
system.
Speed Information
The following options can be turned
on or off using the infotainment
display. See Settings0203. Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast the
vehicle is moving in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). The speedometer cannot
be reset.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes
from a roadway database in the
onboard navigation, if equipped. The
sign will show
“− −”when there is no
detected speed limit or the system is
unavailable.
Speed Warning
The overspeeding area within the
analog gauge is shown red. In digital
speedometer, the digital number is
shown red.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle's
speed in either kilometers per hour
(km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

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Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven since the trip
odometer was last reset.
The trip odometer is accessed and
reset through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) 0132.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge indicates about how much fuel
is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge
pointing to the side of the vehicle the
fuel door is on.
When the indicator nears empty, the
low fuel light comes on. There still is
a little fuel left, but the vehicle should
be refueled soon.
Here are three things that some
owners ask about. None of these show
a problem with the fuel gauge:
.It takes a little more, or less fuel to
fill up than the gauge indicated. For
example, the gauge may have
indicated the tank was half full, but
it actually took a little more, or less
than half the tank's capacity to fill
the tank.
.The gauge moves a little while
turning a corner, speeding up or
braking.
.The gauge takes a few seconds to
stabilize after the ignition is turned
on and goes back to empty when
the ignition is turned off.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Metric
English

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The engine oil pressure gauge shows
the engine oil pressure
in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per
square inch) when the engine is
running.
This gauge displays on the
infotainment display. If show in
cluster is selected a digital value is
shown on the instrument cluster in
zone 2.
Oil pressure can vary with engine
speed, outside temperature, coolant
temperature, and oil viscosity.
On some models, the oil pump will
vary engine oil pressure according to
engine needs. Oil pressure may change
quickly as the engine speed or load
varies. This is normal. If the oil
pressure warning light or Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
indicates oil pressure outside the
normal operating range, check the
vehicle's oil as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Oil 0367.Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the
oil level as soon as possible. Add oil
if required, but if the oil level is
within the operating range and the
oil pressure is still low, have the
vehicle serviced. Always follow the
maintenance schedule for changing
engine oil.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Metric
English

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The engine coolant temperature gauge
measures the temperature of the
vehicle's engine.
This gauge displays on the
infotainment display. If show in
cluster is selected a digital value is
shown on the instrument cluster in
zone 2.
While driving under normal operating
conditions, if the needle moves into
the red area, the engine is too hot.
Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and
turn off the engine as soon as
possible.Transmission Temperature
Gauge
Metric
EnglishThe transmission temperature gauge
shows the transmission fluid
temperature. If the gauge is reading in
the red area and/or a message appears
in the Driver Information Center
(DIC), the vehicle must be stopped
and the cause checked. One possible
cause is a low fluid level in the
transmission.
This gauge displays on the
infotainment display. If show in
cluster is selected a digital value is
shown on the instrument cluster in
zone 2.
Caution
Do not drive the vehicle while the
transmission fluid is overheating,
or the transmission can be
damaged. This could lead to costly
repairs that would not be covered
by the warranty.

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Voltmeter Gauge
When the ignition is on, the voltmeter
gauge indicates the battery voltage.
This gauge displays on the
infotainment display. If show in
cluster is selected a digital value is
shown on the instrument cluster in
zone 2.
When the engine is running, this
gauge shows the condition of the
charging system. The gauge can
transition from a higher to lower or a
lower to higher reading. This is
normal. If the vehicle is operating
outside the normal operating range,
the charging system light comes on.See
Charging System Light 0122. The
voltmeter gauge may also read lower
when in fuel economy mode. This is
normal.
Readings outside the normal operating
range can also occur when a large
number of electrical accessories are
operating in the vehicle and the
engine is left idling for an extended
period. This condition is normal since
the charging system is not able to
provide full power at engine idle. As
engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as
higher engine speeds allow the
charging system to create maximum
power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a
short time with the readings outside
the normal operating range. If the
vehicle must be driven, turn off all
accessories, such as the radio and air
conditioner.
Readings outside the normal operating
range indicate a possible problem in
the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced as soon as possible.
Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder
light on the center stack, below the
infotainment screen.
When the vehicle is started, this light
flashes and a chime may come on to
remind the driver to fasten their
seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled. This cycle may
continue several times if the driver
remains or becomes unbuckled while
the vehicle is moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled,
neither the light nor the chime
comes on.