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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 369
FusesUsage
F45 AFL AHL –Adaptive
Forward Lighting/
Automatic Headlamp
Leveling
F46 Rear HVAC Blower Motor F47 LH CINCH Latch –Left Hand
Cinch Latch
F48 Power Seat Recline Module
F49 Lift Glass F50 Driver Power Seat F51 Power Liftgate Module
F52 Passenger Power Seat
Relays Usage
K53 –
K54 –
K55 L/GLASSWheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has high-quality
tires made by a leading tire
manufacturer. See the warranty manual
for information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get service. For
additional information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can cause
overheating as a result of too
much flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious crash. See
Vehicle Load Limits 0215.
.Underinflated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
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Warning (Continued)
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires are cold.
.Overinflated tires are more likely
to be cut, punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact —such as when
hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
.Worn or old tires can cause a
crash. If the tread is badly worn,
replace them.
.Replace any tires that have been
damaged by impacts with
potholes, curbs, etc.
.Improperly repaired tires can cause
a crash. Only your dealer or an
authorized tire service center
should repair, replace, dismount,
and mount the tires.
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{Warning
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air
and cause loss of control, resulting in a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is
dangerous. How it has been used or how
far it has been driven may be unknown.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a new GM
original equipment wheel.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount of
clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another type of traction device only
if its manufacturer recommends it for the
vehicle's tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To avoid vehicle damage,
drive slowly and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the vehicle.
Do not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on the tires
of the drive axle only.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while
driving, especially if the tires are maintained
properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is muchmore likely to leak out slowly. But if there
ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a
drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and
grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then gently
brake to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts
much like a skid and may require the same
correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing
the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten
the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven
on while severely underinflated or flat
may cause a blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
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448 Index
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . .182
ArmrestStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Assistance Systems Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Vehicle Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 230
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . .154
Axle Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356B
BatteryExterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 143
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . 354, 398
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 179
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Reverse Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
C
Calibration Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
California
Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 398
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . . . 120
Four Corner Air Suspension System . . . . . . 243
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 355
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 290
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Dynamic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 304
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Fuel (cont'd)
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 367
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 106
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 171
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
HeadlampsAdaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . 138
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Leveling Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Heated (cont'd)Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 200
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . .57
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 200
I
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . .75
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Infotainment
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 144
J
Jump
Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
LampsCornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 136 Lamps (cont'd)
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 143
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LATCH System Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 86
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Leveling Control Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lighting Adaptive Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359