climate control CADILLAC ESCALADE 2023 Owners 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
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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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14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slotto remove the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling on the tab toaccess the battery. 4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
6. Place the seal back into the groove around the battery compartment.
7. Reassemble the battery cover by snapping it back on the remote key.
8. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started
from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is for
remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear window defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator light
does not come on during remote start.
If equipped, the heated and ventilated front
seats may also come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled. See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 047. If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during a
remote start. See
Heated Steering Wheel
0 98.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key08.
You are allowed multiple starts totaling
30 minutes of engine run time. The
maximum run time of a single start is
15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three 10 minute
starts, if you manually shut off after
10 minutes. The last 10 minute start would
shut off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.

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Warning (Continued)
through the seal between the body and
the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the highest
setting. See“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0225.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area above
and behind the liftgate is clear before
opening it.
Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power liftgate. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
liftgate as it is opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and unsecured
liftgate may result in damage to the
power liftgate components.
The power liftgate switch is on the overhead
console. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX : Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that can be
set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent
the liftgate from opening into overhead
obstructions such as a garage door or
roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be
manually opened all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate, select
MAX or 3/4 mode and then:
.Pressbtwice quickly on the remote
key until the liftgate moves.

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1. If doors are locked by double pressingQ
on the remote key, the mirrors will fold.
If doors are unlocked by double pressing
Kon the remote key, the mirrors will
unfold. See Remote Key Operation 08.
2. If doors are locked by pressing the door handle lock/unlock button, the mirrors
will fold. If doors are unlocked by
pressing the door handle button, the
mirrors will unfold. See “Keyless
Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door”
in Remote Key Operation 08.
3. If passive locking is enabled and doors are locked by that feature, the mirrors
will fold. See “Passive Locking” inRemote
Key Operation 08.
This feature is turned on or off through
vehicle personalization. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Comfort and
Convenience”.
Heated Mirrors
The rear window defogger also heats the
outside mirrors.
K: Press to heat the outside mirrors. See
“Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0197.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of the
headlamps from behind. This feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and
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) may move from their tilted
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),
or remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind your vehicle.
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.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.

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With the engine running, pressMorLto
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
30 minutes, their level may automatically be
lowered.
Third Row Seats
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
The third row seatbacks can be folded to
increase cargo space. 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the third row seat. 2. Make sure that there is nothing under,
in front of, or on the seat.
3. If the second row seat is in the full rear position, adjust it forward to allow the
third row seat to fold fully flat.4. Disconnect the rear seat belt mini-latch,using a key in the slot on the
mini-buckle, and let the belt retract into
the headliner.
5. Stow the mini-latch in the holder in theheadliner.
6. Stow the seat belt in the beltstowage clip.

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Press the lens on each reading lamp to turn
it on or off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The interior lamps turn on when pressingK
on the remote key or opening any doors,
and the dome lamp control is in the door
position.
Some exterior lamps also turn on when
pressing
Kon the remote key or opening
any doors. Low-Beam lamps will only turn
on briefly at night, or in areas with limited
lighting.
All lamps will gradually fade out after about
30 seconds. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by
closing all doors, pressing
Qon the remote
key, or starting the vehicle.
This feature can be changed. On the
infotainment home page, select the Settings
icon
TVehicleTVehicle Locator Lights.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn
on when the driver door is opened after the
vehicle is turned off.
The exterior and interior lamps remain on
for a set amount of time, then automatically
turn off.
The interior lights turn on when the vehicle
is turned off.
The exterior lamps turn off immediately by
turning the exterior lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. On the
infotainment home screen, select the
Settings icon
TVehicleTExit Lighting.
Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM), which estimates the battery's
temperature and state of charge. It then
adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of charge is low,
the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring
the charge back up. When the state of
charge is high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. The
voltmeter gauge or the voltage display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC),
if equipped, may show the voltage moving
up or down. This is normal. If there is a
problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for
all vehicles. This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the power that
is needed for very high electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of
the following are on, such as: headlamps,
high beams, fog lamps, rear window
defogger, climate control fan at high speed,

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About
Shows the infotainment system software
information.
Display Optimization
Touch to adjust the screen for best quality.
Running Applications
Shows a complete list of applications that
are currently running on the infotainment
system.
Return to Factory Settings
Allows resetting the infotainment system
settings in the vehicle.
Vehicle
The menu may contain the following:
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system and
steering wheel controls. It may also limit
access to vehicle storage locations,
if equipped.
To enable valet mode:1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code. Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or unlock the
system. Touch Back to go back to the
previous menu.
Teen Driver
See
Teen Driver 0187.
Rear Seat Reminder
Allows for a chime and a message when the
rear door has been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Buckle to Drive
This feature can prevent shifting out of Park
when the driver, and if applicable the front
passenger, seat belt is not buckled. See
Buckle To Drive 056.
Super Cruise Lane Change
See Super Cruise 0258.
Driver Mode Customization
See “Driver Mode Customization” inDriver
Mode Control 0240.
Climate
Adjusts different climate settings.
Collision/Detection Systems
Adjusts different driver assistance system
settings. Comfort and Convenience
Adjusts different comfort and convenience
settings.
Lighting
Adjusts different lighting settings.
Power Door Locks
Adjusts different door lock settings.
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start
Adjusts different remote lock settings.
Ride Height
Adjusts different ride height settings.
Running Boards
Adjusts different running board settings.
Seating Position
Adjusts different seat settings.
Suspension
Adjusts different suspension settings.
Remote Key Relearn
This sets up a new or forgotten key for use
in the vehicle. Place the key in the
transmitter pocket. Make sure vehicle is
parked and touch Start.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . 200
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 203
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
The climate control buttons on the center stack and on the climate control display are used to
adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. ON/OFF
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
3. Air distribution
4. Driver temperature
5. Fan Control
6. Passenger Temperature 7. Max Defrost
8. Rear Window Defogger
9. Air Conditioning
10. Recirculation
11. Sync

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Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan
speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and
recirculation in order to heat or cool the
vehicle to the desired temperature.
When AUTO is underlined, the system is in
full automatic operation. If the air delivery
mode or fan setting is manually adjusted,
the auto indicator turns off and the display
will show the selected settings. Auto
operation can be turned off individually for
climate settings.
For automatic operation:1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the
temperature as needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the
vehicle faster, recirculation may be
automatically selected in warm weather. The
recirculation light will not come on. Press
@to select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
English units can be changed to metric units
through the instrument cluster. See “Cluster
Options Menu” underInstrument Cluster
0 107. OFF :
Press OFF to turn the fan on or off.
When off is selected, the system will stop
air from flowing into the cabin. If on is
selected or any other buttons are pressed,
the climate control system will turn on and
operate at the current setting.
y/z: The temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the passenger.
Press to decrease or lift to increase the
temperature. Press or lift and hold to rapidly
increase or decrease the temperature.
SYNC : Touch SYNC on the climate control
display to link all climate zone settings to
the driver settings. Adjust the driver side
temperature control to change the linked
temperature. When the passenger setting is
adjusted, the SYNC underline turns off.
Rear : Touch Rear on the infotainment
screen to open the rear climate control
screen. The rear climate control settings can
now be adjusted from the front
passenger area.
Manual Operation
z 9 y: Press to decrease or lift to
increase the fan speed. Press or lift and hold
the fan controls to adjust speed more
quickly. The fan speed setting displays. Any
adjustment of the fan speed cancels automatic fan control and the fan can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO to return
to automatic operation.
To turn off the fan and climate control
system, press OFF on the center stack
climate controls. The airflow will be blocked
from entering in all air delivery modes,
except defrost.
The maximum automatic fan speed can be
set to low, medium, or high. To adjust the
automatic fan speed select Settings >
Vehicle > Climate > Auto Fan Speed.
Air Delivery Mode Control :
When the
climate information is displayed, press the
desired air delivery mode on the climate
control display to change the direction of
the airflow. The selected air delivery mode
button is lit. Pressing any of the air delivery
buttons cancels automatic air delivery
control and the direction of the airflow can
be controlled manually. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select one of
the following:z: Air is directed to the windshield,
outboard a/c outlets, and side window
outlets.