climate control CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2005 2.G User Guide

When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system
in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause
fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select
either defog or front defrost.
You may also notice that the A/C compressor will run
while in recirculation mode. This is normal and helps to
prevent fogging.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn the air
conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. The
snowake symbol will appear on the display when the
A/C is on and will turn off when the air conditioning is off.
Pressing this button when the outside temperature is
too cool for air conditioning to be effective will make the
snowake symbol ash three times and then turn off
to let you know that the air conditioning mode is
not available. If the air conditioning is on and the outside
temperature drops below a temperature which is too
cool for air conditioning to be effective, the snowake
symbol will turn off to let you know that the air
conditioning mode has been canceled.
When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the
system will run the air conditioning automatically to
cool and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle.If you select A/C off while in front defrost, defog or
recirculation, the A/C snowake symbol will turn off, but
the A/C compressor will still run to help prevent fogging.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation
of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm
air to the oor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the
temperature knob to the desired setting.
In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the
air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the
system will maximize its performance by using
recirculation as necessary.
9(Off):Press this button to turn off the entire climate
control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and
will be directed to the oor. This direction can be changed
by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also
be adjusted using either temperature knob. Press the up
or down arrows on the fan switch, the defrost button, the
AUTO button, or the air conditioning button to turn the
system on when it is off.
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Rear Climate Control System
With this system the front or rear passengers can
control the air temperature, air ow and fan speed for
the rear seat passengers. The front overhead console
and the rear controls are used to adjust the climate.
Driver Overhead Control
AUX:Turn the knob, located on the left side of the
control panel, to this position to allow the rear seat
passengers to have control over the rear climate control
system. See “Rear Passenger Console Control” later
for more information.
9(Off):Turn the knob, located on the left side of the
control panel, to this position to turn the rear climate
control system off.
9(Fan):To adjust the airow speed, turn the fan
knob located on the left side of the control panel to the
desired setting. Choose AUTO if you want the system
to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain
a selected temperature. See “Auto Mode” later in this
section for more information on using this feature.
°F (°C):To adjust the air temperature, turn the
temperature knob on the center of the control panel. For
cooler or warmer air turn the knob counterclockwise
toward 66°F (19°C) or clockwise toward 82°F (27°C).
To regulate the airow direction, adjust the right knob on
the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for oor
vent airow or counterclockwise for headliner vent
airow. Generally, the upper vents are used for air
conditioning and the oor vents for heating. The knob
can be set to any blend setting. Choose AUTO if
you want the system to automatically regulate the
airow. See “Auto Mode” later in this section for more
information on using this feature. Front Controls - United States shown,
Canada similar
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Rear Passenger Console Control
To use the rear climate control from the rear passenger
position, use the rear passenger console control. The
driver overhead control fan knob must be set to the AUX
position.
The rear seat controls have the following settings:
O(On/Off):Press this button to turn the rear seat
comfort controls on or off when the front overhead
control is set to AUX.
%(Mode):Press this button to select the air delivery
mode and AUTO mode. Choose AUTO if you want
the system to automatically regulate the airow.
See “Auto Mode” later in this section for more
information on using this feature.
b(Temperature):Press this button up or down to
increase or decrease the temperature setting.
w9x(Fan):Press this button up or down to adjust
the fan speed. Choose AUTO if you want the system
to automatically choose the fan speed to maintain
a selected temperature. See “Auto Mode” later in this
section for more information on using this feature.
AUTO Mode
When using the system in auto mode, nd your comfort
setting by placing the temperature control to 74°F
(23°C) and allowing about 20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Then adjust the temperature setting as
necessary. If you choose full cold 60°F (15°C), the
system will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If
you choose full hot 90°F (32°C), the system will remain
at the maximum heat setting. Rear Controls
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If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh
more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a
properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway
control of the proper size. This equipment is very
important for proper vehicle loading and good handling
when driving. You should always use a sway control
if your trailer will weigh more than these limits. You can
ask a hitch dealer about sway controls.
Safety Chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from
contacting the road if it becomes separated from
the hitch. Always leave just enough slack so you can
turn with your rig. Never allow safety chains to drag on
the ground.
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they must
be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust
and maintain them properly.
Since your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak
®, your
trailer brake system cannot tap into the vehicle’s
hydraulic brake system.
Driving with a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you have a rear-most window open and you
pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon
monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.
You can not see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness or death. SeeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-28. To maximize your safety
when towing a trailer:
Have your exhaust system inspected for
leaks, and make necessary repairs before
starting on your trip.
Keep the rear-most windows closed.
If exhaust does come into your vehicle
through a window in the rear or another
opening, drive with your front, main
heating or cooling system on and with the
fan on any speed. This will bring fresh,
outside air into your vehicle. Do not use
the climate control setting for maximum air
because it only recirculates the air inside
your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
(This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Fuses Usage
RR Wiper Rear Window Wiper Switch
SEO ACCYSpecial Equipment Option
Accessory
WS WPR Windshield Wipers
TBC ACCYTruck Body Controller
Accessory
IGN 3 Rear Heated Seats Module
4WDFour-Wheel Drive Switch, Air
Suspension Switch/Module
HTR A/C Not Used
LOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Lock Function)
HVAC 1Inside Rearview Mirror,
Climate Control System
L DOORDriver’s Door Harness
Connection
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Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUG Not Used
CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power
HYBRID Hybrid
STUD #1Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring
MBEC 1Mid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
BLOWER Front Climate Control Fan
LBEC 2Left Bussed Electrical
Center, Door Modules,
Door Locks, Auxiliary Power
Outlet — Rear Cargo Area
and Instrument Panel
STUD #2Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
VSES/ECASElectronically Controlled
Air Suspension
IGN A Ignition Switch
IGN B Ignition SwitchFuses Usage
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STRTR Starter Relay
INTPARK Roof Marker Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller
Battery Feed
S/ROOF Sunroof
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WS Vent Solenoid Canister
RR HVAC Not Used
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power
Outlet — Console
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Fuses Usage
IPC/DICInstrument Panel Cluster/
Driver Information Center
HVAC/ECASClimate Control Controller/
Electronically Controlled
Air Suspension
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP - RT High Beam Headlamp - Right
HDLP - LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
A/C COMPAir Conditioning
Compressor Relay
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
RR WPR Rear Wiper/Washer
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical
Center, HomeLink, Rear
Heated Seats
LO HDLP - LT Headlamp Low Beam - Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock SystemFuses Usage
CRNK Starting System
LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right
FOG LP Not Used
FOG LP Not Used
HORN Horn Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump
INFO OnStar
®
RADIO AMP Radio Amplier
RH HID Not Used
HORN Horn
EAP Not Used
TREC All-Wheel Drive Module
SBA Not Used
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Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-100
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-103
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-104
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-104
Cargo Cover..................................................2-43
CD Changer...................................................3-98
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-41
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-40
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
Charging System Light....................................3-37
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-53
Infants and Young Children...........................1-49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-61
Older Children.............................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-67Child Restraints (cont.)
Top Strap...................................................1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-59
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-56
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-105
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-102
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-98
Finish Care...............................................5-101
Glass Surfaces..........................................5-100
Instrument Panel........................................5-100
Interior Plastic Components.........................5-100
Leather......................................................5-99
Speaker Covers.........................................5-100
Tires........................................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-103
Vinyl..........................................................5-99
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-101
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Wood Panels............................................5-100
Climate Control System
Dual Automatic............................................3-22
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Rear..........................................................3-29
Clock............................................................3-22
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-44
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Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-43
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-42
Winter........................................................4-38
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-84
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-106
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-107
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-107
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-107
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-106
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-43
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12Engine (cont.)
Exhaust.....................................................2-28
Fan Noise..................................................5-33
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-28
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-19
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-46
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage.............................................5-103
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-76
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-77
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-92
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Front Axle......................................................5-46
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