key CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2011 Workshop Manual

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7-54 Infotainment System To create a six digit password, use
the numeric keypad on the remote
control. Press the ENTER button to
confirm. The default password is
136900.
To change the Parental Control
Password:
1. Press the SETUP button on the
remote control
2. Navigate to the Password
sub-menu under the Password
Setup Page.
3. Press the right navigation arrow,
then press ENTER.
4. At the Old Password option,
enter the old password or the
default password (136900). 5. At the New Password option,
enter the new password (six
digits) using numeric buttons.
6. At the Confirm PWD option,
confirm the new password by
entering the new password
again.
7. Scroll to the OK button and
press ENTER. The message
“ Your password has been
changed ” displays.
Playing Audio CD When an audio CD is playing, the
display shows the current track and
the amount of time that track has
been playing, the total amount of
time on the disc, and the current
time running on the disc.

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Infotainment System 7-61
y z (Scan Up/Down): Press to
scan the tracks/chapters up or down
on a disc.
y © ¨ z (Seek) (Previous/
Next): Press the up or down arrows
to go to the next or previous station.
Press and hold either arrow for
more than two seconds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the next
station.
NAV (Navigation): Press to view
the vehicle's current position on the
map screen. Each press of this
button cycles through Full Map and
the tab that displays the current
audio source (AM, FM, XM (if
equipped), CD, etc.). Full Map
displays the screen in full map view. Selecting the audio tab splits the
screen between the map screen
and the current audio source
screen menu.
RPT (Repeat): Press to repeat the
last voice guidance prompt.
DEST (Destination): Press to
access the Destination Entry
screen. From this screen, you can
select from several options to plan a
route by entering destination points.
CONFIG (Configure): Press to
adjust several of the system's
features and preferences.
Touch-Sensitive Screen
Buttons Touch-sensitive screen buttons are
located on the screen. When a
screen button has been selected, a
beep sounds. Screen buttons are
highlighted when a feature is
available. Alpha-Numeric Keyboard Letters of the alphabet, symbols,
punctuation, and numbers, when
available, displays on the navigation
screen as an alpha or numeric
keyboard. The alpha keyboard
displays when the system requires
entry of a city or street name.
All characters are touch-sensitive
screen buttons. Press a character to
select it.
A-Y (Accent Alphabet): Select to
enter letters with accent symbols.
This button may toggle to A-Z.
A-Z (Alphabet): Select to enter
letters from the alphabet. This
button may toggle to A-Y.
0-9 (Numbers): Select to enter
numbers.

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7-70 Infotainment System 4. Once a state or province has
been selected the City name
category is automatically
selected for entry.
Enter the City Name or press the
Last 5 Cities screen button.
The Last 5 Cities screen
displays a list of the last five city
names that had been entered.
Select a city from the list and it
appears in the City name area.
If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the city name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, the
List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available cities.
Press this button to view the list
and select a city. 5. Once a city has been selected
the Street name category is
automatically selected for entry.
Start entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If more
than five are available, the
List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available streets.
Press this button to view the list.
6. Once a street has been
selected, press House to enter
the house number. The system
displays the house number
range that is available for the
street.
7. Press GO. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays. 8. Select the route preference for
Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The
system calculates and highlights
the route.
9. Press Start Guidance. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “ Getting Started on Your
Route ” in this section for more
information.
To enter a destination by entering
the street name first:
1. Press DEST.
2. Select
2 .
3. Select the state/province screen
button, if needed, to change the
current state or province. A list
of all of the available states and
provinces appear. Select the
state or province.

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Infotainment System 7-714. Select Street and start entering
the street name or press the
Last 5 Streets screen button.
If the street name is common,
the city might need to be entered
first.
The Last 5 Streets screen
displays a list of the last five
street names that had been
entered. Select a street from the
list and it appears in the Street
name area.
If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If
more than five are available,
the List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available streets.
Press this button to view the list
and select a street. 5. Once a street has been
selected, select House to enter
the house number. The system
displays the house number
range that is available for the
street.
6. Once the house number is
selected, the city name
automatically populates. If there
is more than one city available
for selection, a list of cities
display. Select the city.
7. Press GO. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference for
Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The
system calculates and highlights
the route.
9. Press Start Guidance. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “ Getting Started on Your
Route ” in this section for more
information. To enter a destination by entering a
cross street:
1. Press DEST.
2. Press
2 .
3. Select the state/province screen
button, if needed, to change the
current state or province. A list
of all of the available states and
provinces appear. Select the
state or province.
4. Select Street and start entering
the street name or press the
Last 5 Streets screen button.
If the street name is common,
the city might need to be entered
first.
The Last 5 Streets screen
displays a list of the last five
street names that had been
entered. Select a street from the
list and it appears in the Street
name area.

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7-72 Infotainment System If using the alpha keyboard,
finish entering the street name.
If five or less names are
available, a list displays. If
more than five are available, the
List screen button displays a
number. This number represents
the number of available streets.
Press this button to view the list
and select a street.
5. Once a street has been
selected, select Cross Street
and start entering the cross
street name. If five or less
names are available, a list
displays. If more than five are
available, the List screen button
displays a number. This number
represents the number of
available streets. Press this
button to view the list and select
a street. 6. Press GO. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays.
7. Select the route preference for
Fastest, Shortest, or Other. The
system calculates and highlights
the route.
8. Press Start Guidance. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “ Getting Started on Your
Route ” in this section for more
information.
Point of Interest (POI)
The Point of Interest (POI)
destination entry method lets you
select a destination from the
POI list.
i Point of Interest: Press to
access the POI (Point of Interest)
screen. From this screen you have
two options to select/enter a
destination. Enter the name using
the alpha keyboard or select a
category from the category list.
To use the point of interest
destination entry method by entering
the name:
1. Press DEST.
2. Press
i .

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Infotainment System 7-83To store the current vehicle position
as a preset destination:
1. Press Mark from the map screen
to add the current vehicle
position to the address book.
The Address Book screen
appears.
2. Press Name. An alpha-keyboard
displays. Enter the name. Press
OK then press Back to return to
the address book information
screen.
3. Press and hold one of the
buttons at the bottom of the
screen until the name appears
in that preset destination screen
button. It is now available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen. To store an address book entry as a
preset destination:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press Edit/View.
4. Select the address book entry
to be stored as the preset
destination. Press Name to
add a name, if needed.
5. Press and hold one of the
buttons at the bottom of the
screen until the name appears
in that preset destination screen
button. It is now available to
select from the Destination Entry
screen. Configure Menu
Press CONFIG to adjust several
of the system's features and
preferences. The last selected
CONFIG screen is the screen that
displays: Sound, Radio, Nav
(navigation), Display, or Time.

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Infotainment System 7-85Allow time and seasonal
restricted road: This feature
allows the system to use time
restricted and seasonal roads when
calculating a planned route.
Edit Address Book — How to Add
To add an address to the address
book, see “ Adding Destinations to
the Address Book ” under
Destination on page 7 ‑ 69 .
Edit Address Book — Edit/View
To edit the name of an
address book:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press Edit/View Address Book.
4. Select the Address book entry. 5. Press the Name screen button
and use the alpha keyboard to
edit or add the name.
6. Press OK to save your changes,
then press Back to return to the
Address Book information
screen.
To add or change the phone number
of an address book entry:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button. 3. Press Edit/View Address Book.
4. Select the address book entry to
change.
5. Press the Phone # screen button
and use the numeric keyboard to
input or change the phone
number.
6. Press OK to save your changes,
then press Back to return to the
Address Book information
screen.
To change the map icon of an
address book entry:
1. Press CONFIG.
2. Press the Nav screen button.
3. Press Edit/View Address Book.
4. Select the address book entry to
change.
5. Press the Icon screen button.
6. Select an icon from the list.

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Infotainment System 7-103
Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with
Bluetooth capability, the system
can interact with many cell phones,
allowing: .
Placement and receipt of calls in
a hands-free mode. .
Sharing of the cell phone ’ s
address book or contact list with
the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction,
before driving, and with the vehicle
parked: .
Become familiar with the
features of the cell phone.
Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and delete
duplicate or rarely used entries.
If possible, program speed dial
or other shortcuts. .
Review the controls and
operation of the infotainment
and navigation system. .
Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.
The system may not work with
all cell phones. See “ Pairing ” in
this section for more information. .
If the cell phone has voice
dialing capability, learn to use
that feature to access the
address book or contact list. See
“ Voice Pass-Thru ” in this section
for more information. .
See “ Storing and Deleting Phone
Numbers ” in this section for
more information.
{ WARNING
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment
(navigation) system. Taking your
eyes off the road too long or
too often could cause a crash
resulting in injury or death. Focus
your attention on driving. A Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth ‐ capable cell phone with a
Hands ‐ Free Profile to make and
receive phone calls. The system
can be used while the key is in the
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY
position. The range of the Bluetooth
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft).
Not all phones support all functions,
and not all phones are guaranteed
to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system. See www.gm.com/bluetooth
for more information on compatible
phones.
Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.
For additional information, say
“ Help ” while you are in a voice
recognition menu.
Noise: Keep interior noise levels to
a minimum. The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.

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9-10 Driving and Operating and urge every off-roader to follow
these basic rules for protecting the
environment: .
Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
specially set aside for public
off-road recreational driving
and obey all posted regulations. .
Avoid any driving practice that
could damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb
wildlife. This includes
wheel-spinning, breaking
down trees, or unnecessary
driving through streams or
over soft ground. .
Always carry a litter bag and
make sure all refuse is removed
from any campsite before
leaving. .
Take extreme care with open
fires (where permitted), camp
stoves, and lanterns. .
Never park your vehicle over
dry grass or other combustible
materials that could catch fire
from the heat of the vehicle's
exhaust system.
Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip,
especially when going to a remote
area. Know the terrain and plan
your route. Get accurate maps of
trails and terrain. Check to see if
there are any blocked or closed
roads.
It is also a good idea to travel with
at least one other vehicle in case
something happens to one of them.
For vehicles with a winch, be sure
to read the winch instructions. In a
remote area, a winch can be handy
if you get stuck but you will want to
know how to use it properly. Getting Familiar with Off-Road
Driving It is a good idea to practice in an
area that is safe and close to home
before you go into the wilderness.
Off-roading requires some new and
different skills.
Tune your senses to different kinds
of signals. Your eyes need to
constantly sweep the terrain for
unexpected obstacles. Your ears
need to listen for unusual tire or
engine sounds. Use your arms,
hands, feet, and body to respond
to vibrations and vehicle bounce.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to
successful off-road driving. One of
the best ways to control the vehicle
is to control the speed. At higher
speeds: .
You approach things faster and
have less time to react. .
There is less time to scan the
terrain for obstacles.

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9-30 Driving and Operating Automatic Level Control
The automatic level control rear
suspension comes as a part of
the Road Sensing Suspension.
See Road Sensing Suspension
on page 9 ‑ 50 .
This type of level control is fully
automatic and will provide a
better leveled riding position as
well as better handling under a
variety of passenger and loading
conditions. An air compressor
connected to the rear shocks
will raise or lower the rear of
the vehicle to maintain proper
vehicle height. The system
is activated when the ignition
key is turned to RUN and will automatically adjust vehicle
height thereafter. The system
may exhaust (lower vehicle
height) for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key has been
turned to LOCK. You may hear
the air compressor operating
when the height is being
adjusted.
If a weight-distributing hitch is
being used, it is recommended
to allow the shocks to inflate,
thereby leveling the vehicle
prior to adjusting the height.
See “ Weight distributing Hitches
and Weight Carrying Hitches ”
under Towing Equipment on
page 9 ‑ 78 .Starting and
Operating New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not
need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines: .
Keep the vehicle speed at
88 km/h (55 mph) or less for
the first 805 km (500 miles). .
Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or
slow, for the first 805 km
(500 miles). Do not make
full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle.