warning CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2010 Owners Manual

Black plate (1,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68

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Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
{ WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
“ Do Not, ” “ Do not do this, ”
or “ Do not let this
happen. ”
Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information relating
to a specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
0 : Adjustable Pedals
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
_ : Tow/Haul Mode
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 25 .
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 .
C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 ‑ 28 .
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 .
E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 32 .
F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3 ‑ 36 .
G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 41 .
H. Analog Clock on page 4 ‑ 20 .
I. Audio System(s) on page 4 ‑ 68 .
J. StabiliTrak ®
System on page 6 ‑ 6 . Rear Park Aid
Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) on page 3 ‑ 46 .
K. Tilt Wheel on page 4 ‑ 3 . L. Exterior Lamps on page 4 ‑ 11 .
M. Dome Lamp Override on page 4 ‑ 17 . Instrument
Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 16 . Fog Lamps on
page 4 ‑ 16 .
N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Escalade
Two ‐ Mode Hybrid Supplement for more
information.
O. Cruise Control
on page 4 ‑ 8 . Heated Steering
Wheel on page 4 ‑ 4 (If Equipped).
P. Horn on page 4 ‑ 3 .
Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 106 .
R. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4 ‑ 20 .
S. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal on page 3 ‑ 30 . Power Assist Steps
on page 3 ‑ 17 (If Equipped).
T. Glove Box on page 3 ‑ 62 .
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: .
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
/ until the parking lamps turn off..
Turn on the hazard warning flashers. .
Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3 ‑ 7 .
Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside,
use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To
lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push
down or pull up on the manual lock knob. Power Door Locks If available, these switches are located on the front
doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock
the doors.
For more information, see: .
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on
page 3 ‑ 11 . .
Rear Door Security Locks on page 3 ‑ 11 .
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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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{ WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you
are reclined like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,
you could go into it, receiving neck or other
injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
moving.
Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat
settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory
Features on page 2 ‑ 6 .
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3. Lift the same lever
again to release the
rear of the seat from
the floor. The seat will
tumble forward.
Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the
Third Row Seats
{ WARNING: Using the third row seating position while the
second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could
cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to
return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place.
To fold and tumble the seat from the third rows, if your
vehicle has them:
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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2. Lift the lever(s), located on the bottom rear of the
second row seat(s) on the inboard side, to release
the seatback. The seatback will fold forward.
3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the
seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward
automatically. Automatic Seat Release Fold and
Tumble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature
to work.
{ WARNING: Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when
someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury
to the person sitting there. Always make sure
there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing
the automatic seat release button.
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Folding and Tumbling the Second Row
Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or
Outside
{ WARNING: Using the third row seating position while the
second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could
cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to
return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place.
To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats,
if your vehicle has them:
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. Driver's Side Rear Panel
Button shown 2. Press the automatic
seat release button
located on the panel
behind the rear doors.
One press of the button automatically folds the
seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward. There
will be a slight delay between the folding of the
seatback and the tumbling of the seat.
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