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Black plate (16,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
page 4 ‑ 20
and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4 ‑ 26
(If Equipped).
Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The DSC switch is located on the shift lever. To enable
the DSC feature, move the column shift lever to the M
(Manual) position. The Driver Information Center (DIC)
display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the
first line and the current gear will be displayed on the
second line. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 41 and DIC Operation and Displays on
page 4 ‑ 42
for more information. This is the highest
attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an
example, when 4 (Fourth) gear is selected, 1 (First)
through 4 (Fourth) gears are available.
Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering
column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears
for current driving conditions. See Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 32 .
While using DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul mode
can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when DSC is active. See
Tow/Haul Mode on page 3 ‑ 36 .
Vehicle Features Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to: .
www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) .
www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
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Black plate (18,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Bluetooth ®
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to
make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle ’ s
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in
the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For
more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth ®
on page 4 ‑ 68 .
Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps
of most major freeways and roads throughout the
United States and Canada. After a destination has been
set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for
reaching the destination. In addition, the system can
help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as
banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See Navigation System in the owner's manual for more
information. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are
located on the instrument
panel, next to the steering
wheel.
3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the
odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy,
fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature. The
compass and outside air temperature will also be shown
in the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or
°C depending on the units selected.
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T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display
the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire
pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and
compass recalibration.
U (Customization): Press this button to customize the
feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle
Customization
on page 4 ‑ 58 for more information.
V (Set/Reset) : Press this button to set or reset certain
functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on
the DIC.
For more information, see Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 4 ‑ 41 . Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the
DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features
include: .
Language .
Door Lock and Unlock Settings .
RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback .
Lighting .
Chime Volume .
Memory Features .
Remote Start .
Digital Speedometer Display
See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4 ‑ 58 .
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Cruise Control
Cruise Control shown with
Heated Steering Wheel
Button (If Equipped)
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the
steering wheel.
T : Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is
on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise
control is off.
+ RES : Press to make the vehicle accelerate or
resume a previously set speed. SET − : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle
decelerate.
[ : Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 4 ‑ 8 .
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your
side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in
the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up
in the corresponding outside side mirror.
The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can
be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has
been disabled because the sensor is blocked and
cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor
may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even
heavy rainstorms. This message may also activate
during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle
does not need service.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3 ‑ 48 for
more information.
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Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area
behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out of
R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the
last screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
To clean the camera lens, located above the license
plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to
detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes
on automatically when the shift lever is moved into
R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance
and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to
ensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park
aid disable button located next to the radio.
See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
on
page 3 ‑ 46 for more information.
Power Outlets The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary
electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: .
Inside the floor console storage bin. .
On the rear of the floor console. .
In the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
The accessory power outlets are powered, even when
the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power
outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the
vehicle's battery to run down.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage
door openers, security systems, and home automation
devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in
the vehicle.
See Universal Home Remote System
on page 3 ‑ 55 .
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Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak ®
SystemThe vehicle may have a traction control system that
limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists
with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every
time the vehicle is started. .
To turn off traction control, press and release
5 on
the instrument panel.
F illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 49 ..
To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold
5 until
Filluminates and the appropriate DIC message
displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 4 ‑ 49
..
Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, see StabiliTrak ®
System on
page 6 ‑ 6
. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS).
The TPMS warming light
alerts you to a significant
loss in pressure of one of
the vehicles tires.
If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure
shown on the tire loading information label. See
Loading the Vehicle on page 6 ‑ 32 . The warning light
will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning
light may appear when the vehicle is first started and
then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire
maintenance. It is the driver ’ s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 7 ‑ 67 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 7 ‑ 68 .
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Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.
2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC
for more than five seconds. The oil life will change
to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 7 ‑ 20 .
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel
cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85
(85% Ethanol) on page 7 ‑ 9 . For all other vehicles, use
only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline
Octane
on page 7 ‑ 8 . Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. .
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. .
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. .
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. .
When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. .
Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require. .
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. .
Combine several trips into a single trip. .
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC
Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near
the size. .
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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This symbol will appear on the climate control display to
indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle
through the temperature settings of high, medium, and
low and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars next
to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected:
three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
+ (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback,
press the button with the heated seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display to
indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle
through the temperature settings of high, medium, and
low and to turn the heated seatback off. Indicator bars
next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected:
three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat the entire
seat, press the button with the heated seat and
seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display to
indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle
through the temperature settings of high, medium, and
low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator bars next
to the symbol designate the level of heat selected: three
for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after the
ignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated and
cooled seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you
will need to press the appropriate seat button again.
Memory Features Your vehicle has the memory package.
The controls for this
feature are located on
the driver's door, and are
used to program and
recall memory settings for
the driver's seat, outside
mirrors, steering wheel
position, and the
adjustable throttle and
brake pedal feature,
if your vehicle has it.
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Rear Seats Heated Seats
Driver's Side RSA Heated
Seat Button Only shown The rear outboard seats
have the heated seat
feature. The buttons used
to control this feature are
located on the Rear Seat
Audio (RSA) panel.
M (Heated Seat): To heat the seat cushion, press the
button with the heated seat symbol.
A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display
to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to
cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium,
and low, and to turn it off. Indicator bars next to the
symbol will designate the level of heat selected: three
for high, two for medium, and one for low. The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds after the
ignition is turned off. If the vehicle is restarted, the
heated seat button will need to be pressed again to
restart the feature.
60/40 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat(s) can
be folded for additional cargo space or folded and
tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats,
if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either
the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic
seat release fold and tumble feature.
Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat:
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of,
or on the seat.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still
fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and
return them to their normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
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The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each
transmitter will have a number on top of it, “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” .
These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will
be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “ 1 ” ,
if enabled through the DIC. See Memory Features
on
page 2 ‑ 6 and DIC Vehicle Customization on
page 4 ‑ 58 for more information.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased and programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is programmed to
this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no
longer work once the new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters
programmed to it. See “ Relearn Remote Key ” under
DIC Operation and Displays on page 4 ‑ 42 for
instructions on how to match RKE transmitters to the
vehicle. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See
“ REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY ” under DIC
Warnings and Messages
on page 4 ‑ 49 for additional
information.
Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from
your body could damage the transmitter.
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