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This information replaces a portion of the
information under“Surround Vision
Recorder” found in the Driving and
Operating Section of the owner’ s manual.
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or greater.
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Part No. 85632771©2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Insert to the 2023 Cadillac Escalade Owner’s Manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the
CADILLAC Emblem, and ESCALADE are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name“General Motors of Canada
Company” for Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content. If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.

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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
h:Stop/Start
7:Tire Pressure Monitor

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4 Introduction
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

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Introduction 5
Instrument Panel Overview

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6 Introduction
1.Driver Information Center (DIC) 0124.
2. Air Vents 0202.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0140.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0134.
4. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode 0229 or
Manual Mode (V-Series) 0230.
5. Instrument Cluster 0107.
6. Driver Monitoring Camera. See Super
Cruise 0258 (If Equipped).
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 0100.
8. Infotainment. See Overview0145.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0137.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0197.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 047
(If Equipped).
11. USB Ports. See USB Port0154.
12. Storage Compartment.
13. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 145.
14. Hazard Warning Flashers 0139. 15.
Wireless Charging 0104.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 225.
17. Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) 0237 (Out
of View).
Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped).
See Stop/Start System 0222 (Out
of View).
V-Mode (If Equipped) (Out of View).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0298 (If
Equipped) (Out of View).
18. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0219.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 0146.
20. Horn 098.
21. Steering Column Adjustment. See Steering Wheel Adjustment 098.
22. Hood Release. See Hood0337.
23. Cruise Control 0246 (If Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0248
(If Equipped).
Super Cruise 0258 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 287 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 098 (If
Equipped). 24.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0140.
25. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0114.
26. Trailer Brake Control. See Towing
Equipment 0313 (If Equipped).
27. Electric Parking Brake 0236.
28. Four-Wheel Drive 0231 (If Equipped).
Four Corner Air Suspension System 0243
(If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0240

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 32
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
remote key is dangerous and children or
others could be seriously injured or killed.
They could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the vehicle
move. The windows will function with
the remote key in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a remote key.

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8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
The mechanical key inside the remote key
can be used for all locks.
To remove the mechanical key, press the
button near the bottom of the remote key,
and pull the mechanical key out. Never pull
the mechanical key out without pressing the
button.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect
the key blade for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
See your dealer if a replacement key or
additional key is needed.
Contact Roadside Assistance if locked out of
the vehicle. SeeRoadside Assistance Program
0 430.
With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview
0 439.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency Statement 0435.
If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the remote key’s battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later
in this section.
The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key08.