sensor CADILLAC ESCALADE 2023 User Guide

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Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from the
power outlet can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. The
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating
Current
If equipped, the vehicle has two alternating
current power outlets.
.Rear storage area
.Back of the center console
With Refrigerator/Freezer
Standard
When the ignition is on, power to the 110/
120 Volt 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.
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 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 Port0154.
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 System0222.
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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Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical
problem with the airbag system. It is
located on the center stack, below the
infotainment screen. The system check
includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners, the
airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system, see
Airbag System063.
The airbag readiness light comes on for
several seconds when the vehicle is started.
If the light does not come on then, have it
fixed immediately.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes on
while driving, it means the airbag system
might not be working properly. The
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Warning (Continued)
airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in
a crash, or they could even inflate
without a crash. To help avoid injury,
have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center (DIC)
message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
See Passenger Sensing System 069 for
important safety information. The overhead
console has a passenger airbag status
indicator.
United States and Canada
When the vehicle is started, the passenger
airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,
and the symbols for on and off, for several
seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, and the symbol
for on or off, to let you know the status of
the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
If the word ON, and the on symbol, are lit
on the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.
If the word OFF, and the off symbol, are lit
on the passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing system
has turned off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, if there are no
lights at all, or if the airbag readiness light
is on, there may be a problem with the
lights or the passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service right away.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes
on and stays on, it means that
something may be wrong with the airbag
system. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have the vehicle serviced right
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To enable the IntelliBeam system, press
bon the turn signal lever when it is
dark outside and the exterior lamp control is
in AUTO or
2.
Driving with IntelliBeam
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
The blue high-beam on light appears on the
instrument cluster when the high beams
are on.
There is a sensor near the top center of the
windshield that automatically controls the
system. Keep this area of the windshield
clear of debris to allow for best system
performance.
The high-beam headlamps remain on, under
the automatic control, until one of the
following situations occurs:
.The system detects an approaching
vehicle's headlamps.
.The system detects a preceding vehicle's
taillamps.
.The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
.The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h
(12 mph).
.The IntelliBeam system is disabled by the
button on the turn signal lever. If this
happens, press
bon the turn signal
lever when the exterior lamp control is in
the AUTO or
2position to reactivate the
IntelliBeam system. The instrument
cluster light will come on to indicate the
IntelliBeam system is reactivated.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle's lamps because of any of
the following:
.The other vehicle's lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle's lamps are covered
with dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle's lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such that the front
end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
.The vehicle is being driven on winding or
hilly roads.
The automatic high-beam headlamps may
need to be disabled if any of the above
conditions exist.
Adaptive Headlight System
If equipped, the Adaptive Headlight system
allows the high beam to function as the
main driving light at night. There is a sensor
near the top center of the windshield that
automatically detects the lights of oncoming
and preceding vehicles. Keep this area of the
windshield clear of debris to allow for best
system performance.
The system turns on all the high-beam
headlamp LED segments when it is dark
enough and there is no other traffic present.
This light
bdisplays on the instrument
cluster when the Adaptive Headlight system
is enabled.

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Turning On and Enabling Adaptive Headlight
System
To enable the Adaptive Headlight system,
press
bon the turn signal lever when it
is dark outside and the exterior lamp control
is in AUTO or
2.
Driving with Adaptive Headlight System
The system only activates the high beams
when driving over 40 km/h (25 mph).
Individual segments of the headlamp high
beam are faded out according to the traffic
situation, preventing high beam light from
glaring oncoming or preceding traffic. This
gives the best light distribution without
glaring other road users.
The Adaptive Headlight System remains on
until one of the following situations occurs:
.The fog lamps are turned on.
.The outside light is bright enough that
high-beam headlamps are not required.
.The vehicle speed drops below
approximately 20 km/h (12 mph).
.The Adaptive Headlight system is disabled
by the button on the turn signal lever. To
reactivate the system, press
bon the
turn signal lever when the exterior lamp
control is in the AUTO or
2position.
The instrument cluster light will appear to
indicate the Adaptive Headlight system is
reactivated.
The high beams may not turn off
automatically if the system cannot detect
another vehicle lamps because of any of the
following:
.The other vehicle lamps are missing,
damaged, obstructed from view,
or otherwise undetected.
.The other vehicle lamps are covered with
dirt, snow, and/or road spray.
.The other vehicle lamps cannot be
detected due to dense exhaust, smoke,
fog, snow, road spray, mist, or other
airborne obstructions.
.The vehicle windshield is dirty, cracked,
or obstructed by something that blocks
the view of the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded in a way that the
front end points upward, causing the light
sensor to aim high and not detect
headlamps and taillamps.
.The vehicle is being driven on winding or
hilly roads.
The Adaptive Headlight system may need to
be disabled if any of the above conditions
exist.
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
If a door is open, a reminder chime sounds
when the headlamps or parking lamps are
manually turned on and the vehicle is off.
To turn off the chime, turn the exterior
lamp control to off or AUTO and then back
on, or close and re-open the door. In the
AUTO mode, the headlamps turn off once
the vehicle is off or remain on until the
headlamp delay ends (if enabled in the DIC).
Touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select Vehicle>Lighting to
display the list of available settings.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
Push the turn signal lever away from you
and release to turn the high beams on.

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To return to low beams, push the lever
again or pull it toward you and release.
When the high-beam headlamps are on, this
indicator light on the instrument cluster will
also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you
that you want to pass. It works even if the
headlamps are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward
you, then release it.
The high beam headlamps will stay on as
long as you hold the lever toward you. The
high-beam indicator on the instrument
cluster will come on. Release the lever to
return to normal operation.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of the vehicle during the day. Fully
functional DRL are required on all vehicles
first sold in Canada.
The DRL system comes on when the
following conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
.The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL system is on, only the DRL
are on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps,
instrument panel lights, and other lamps
will not be on.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system switches from DRL to the
headlamps.
To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp
control to
Oand then release. For vehicles
first sold in Canada, off will only work when
the vehicle is parked.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the
automatic headlamp system turns on the
headlamps at the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The
radio lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp system,
turn the exterior lamp control to
Pand
then release it.
The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of
the instrument panel that controls the
automatic headlamp system. Do not cover
the sensor, otherwise the headlamps may
come on when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage,
heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is
normal.

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There is a delay in the transition between
the daytime and nighttime operation of the
automatic headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The
automatic headlamp system is only affected
when the light sensor detects a change in
lighting lasting longer than the delay.
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the
garage, there is a slight delay for the
automatic headlamp system to change if it
is bright enough outside. During that delay,
the instrument cluster may not be as bright
as usual. Make sure the instrument panel
brightness control is in the full bright
position. SeeInstrument Panel Illumination
Control 0140.
To idle the vehicle with the automatic
headlamp system off, turn the control to
the off position.
The headlamps will also stay on after you
exit the vehicle.
The regular headlamp system can be turned
on when needed.Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in
daylight with the engine on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the
headlamps, parking lamps, and other
exterior lamps come on. The transition time
for the lamps coming on varies based on
wiper speed. When the wipers are not
operating, these lamps turn off. Move the
exterior lamp control to
Por;to
disable this feature.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
If equipped with the AFL system, the
high-beam headlamps move horizontally
while turning the steering wheel to provide
greater road illumination around curves.
To activate AFL, set the exterior lamp
control to the Auto or
2position, and
Adaptive Headlight system is active. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0134. To adjust the AFL setting, go to the
infotainment home screen and select
Settings > Vehicle > Lighting.
Moving the exterior lamp controls out of the
Auto or
2position will deactivate the
system. The high-beam headlamps can move
horizontally when the vehicle speed is
greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). Headlamps will
not move horizontally when the
transmission is in R (Reverse).
If equipped, the AFL system automatically
modifies the low-beam lighting patterns to
the situation to enable optimal light
performance for the driver. Light distribution
and intensity of low-beam light are
controlled based on exterior lighting
conditions, vehicle location, and driving
situations.
Town Light
If equipped, the town light activates
automatically at a speed of 30 km/h
(18 mph) up to 55 km/h (34 mph).

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Y:Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
[: Air is primarily directed to the floor
outlets, with some air directed to the
windshield, outboard a/c outlets, and side
window outlets.
d: Clears the windshield of fog or frost
more quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield. Press
dto turn on or off.
Changing the air delivery mode also turns
the defrost off.
A/C : Touch AC on the climate control
display to turn the automatic air
conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned
off or the outside temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioner will not run.
Press AUTO to return to automatic operation
and the air conditioner runs as needed.
Automatic Air Recirculation : When the
AUTO indicator light is on, the air is
automatically recirculated as needed to help
quickly cool the inside of the vehicle.
@: Press to alternate between
recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling
in outside air. The indicator light on the
button is lit when recirculation mode is active. This helps to quickly cool the air
inside the vehicle and reduce the entry of
outside air and odors.
Pressing this button cancels automatic
recirculation. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation; recirculation runs
automatically as needed.
Manual recirculation mode is not available
when in Defrost or some air distribution
modes with air to the windshield.
Auto Defog :
The climate control system
uses a sensor to automatically detect high
humidity inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside air supply,
turn on the air conditioner, and direct more
air to the windshield. If the climate control
system does not detect possible window
fogging, it returns to normal operation. To
turn Auto Defog off or on, select Settings >
Climate > Auto Defog > Select ON or OFF.
Rear Window Defogger
K: Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear window
defogger is on. The rear window defogger only works when
the vehicle is on. The defogger turns off if
the vehicle is turned off or to
accessory mode.
To turn Auto Rear Defog off or on, select
Settings > Climate > Auto Rear Defog >
Select ON or OFF. When Auto Rear Defog is
selected, the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the vehicle is first
started in cold weather and turns off when
the vehicle is warmed.
The heated outside rearview mirrors turn on
when the rear window defogger button is
on and help to clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirrors.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other material
from the inside of the front windshield
and rear window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window defogger grid
and affect the radio's ability to pick up
stations clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled
Seats : Press
Ior+to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.

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PressJorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to cool the driver or
passenger seat.
There are also auto heated and cooled seats,
for more information see Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 047.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation :
The climate control system may run when
the vehicle is started remotely. The rear
defog may come on during remote start
based on cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during a remote start. If equipped with
heated or cooled seats, they may come on
during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle
Start 014 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 047.
Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the instrument
panel near the windshield, monitors the
solar heat.
The climate control system uses the sensor
information to adjust the temperature, fan
speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the automatic
climate control system may not work
properly. Afterblow Feature
If equipped, under certain conditions, the
fan may stay on or may turn on and off
several times after you turn off and lock the
vehicle. This is normal.
Rear Climate Control System
The rear climate control system is on the
rear of the center console. The settings can
be adjusted with the rear climate controls
and the rear climate display.

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Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a
Set Speed
If the cruise control system is already
activated:
.Press and hold SET−down until the
desired lower speed is reached, then
release it.
.To decrease the vehicle speed in small
increments, press SET− down briefly. For
each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) slower.
The speedometer reading can be displayed
in either English or metric units. See
Instrument Cluster 0107. The increment
value used depends on the units displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise
Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the
vehicle speed. When you take your foot off
the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the
previous set cruise speed.
While pressing the accelerator pedal or
shortly following the release to override
cruise, briefly applying the SET− control will
result in cruise set to the current vehicle
speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills
depends on the vehicle speed, the load, and
the steepness of the hills. When going up
steep hills, pressing the accelerator pedal
may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed.
When going downhill, Cruise Grade Braking
helps maintain the driver selected speed.
Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when the
vehicle is started and cruise control is active.
It is not enabled in Range Selection Mode.
It assists in maintaining driver selected
speed when driving on downhill grades by
using the engine and transmission to slow
the vehicle.
To disable and enable Cruise Grade Braking
for the current ignition cycle, press and hold
the Tow/Haul button for five seconds.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) message
displays.
For other forms of Grade Braking, see
Automatic Transmission
0225 and
Driver Mode Control 0240.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to end cruise control:
.Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.Press*.
.Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
.To turn off cruise control, pressJ.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from
memory if
Jis pressed or if the ignition is
turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced)
If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
allows the cruise control set speed and
following gap to be selected. Read this
entire section before using this system. The
following gap is the following time (or
distance) between your vehicle and a vehicle
detected directly ahead in your path,
moving in the same direction. If no vehicle
is detected in your path, ACC works like
regular cruise control. ACC uses camera and
radar sensors. See Radio Frequency
Statement 0435.
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can
speed up the vehicle or apply limited,
moderate braking to maintain the selected
following gap. To disengage ACC, apply the
brake. If the Traction Control System (TCS)
or StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
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may automatically disengage. SeeTraction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 0238.
When road conditions allow ACC to be
safely used, ACC can be turned back on.
Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC system
will disengage and prevent engagement
of ACC.
ACC can reduce the need for you to
frequently brake and accelerate, especially
when used on expressways, freeways, and
interstate highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take over the
control of braking or acceleration more
often.
{Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and may
not have time to slow the vehicle down
enough to avoid a collision with another
vehicle you are following. This can occur
when vehicles suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane. Also see
“Alerting the Driver” later in this section.
Complete attention is always required
while driving and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0207.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake for children,
pedestrians, animals, or other objects.
Do not use ACC when:
.On winding and hilly roads or when
the sensors are blocked by snow, ice,
or dirt. The system may not detect a
vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of
the vehicle clean.
.Visibility is poor due to rain, snow,
fog, dirt, insect residue, or dust; when
other foreign objects obscure the
camera and/or radar; or when the
vehicle in front or oncoming traffic
causes additional environmental
obstructions, such as road spray. ACC
performance is limited under these
conditions.
.On slippery roads where fast changes
in tire traction can cause excessive
wheel slip.
5:Press to turn the system on or off. The
indicator turns white on the instrument
cluster when ACC is turned on.
RES+ : Press briefly to resume the previous
set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC
is already activated. To increase speed by
about 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to the first
detent. To increase speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET– :Press briefly to set the speed and
activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if
ACC is already activated. To decrease speed
by about 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET– to the
first detent. To decrease speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET– to the second detent.