CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Midgate Drain Grate Removal and
Cleaning
The midgate drain grate is located near the base
of the Midgate (the Midgate side facing outside).
You will ®nd a removable drain grate covering the
drain. After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc.
you will need to ¯ush the Midgate drain with water.But ®rst you will have to remove the drain grate by
using the following steps:
1. Lower the midgate. SeeMidgate on page 2-12for
more information.
2. Pull up on the rear (side opposite the midgate) of
the drain grate.
3. Tilt the drain grate away from you and pull it
straight out.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
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Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area ¯oor drains
located under the cargo mat near the sides of the cargo
area. These drains should be cleaned periodically to
allow water to exit the cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can ¯ush
the drains through the cutouts, but if the cargo area
is extremely dirty you can lift up the edges of the cargo
¯oor mat or take the whole mat out and ¯ush the
drains with water.
Top-Box Storage
Your vehicle is equipped with top-box storage units on
both side of the vehicle. The passenger side top box
contains the tools you will need to change a ¯at tire.
Use the ignition/door key to unlock the top box lid if it is
locked. Press the key cylinder button and swing the
lid open. Turn on the cargo lamps if you need more light
inside the Top Boxes. See ªCargo Lampsº under
Exterior Lamps on page 3-14for more information on
cargo lamps. Use the ignition/door key to lock the
top boxes.
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Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition needs
to be on or RAP needs to be active. See ªRetained
Accessory Powerº under
Ignition Positions on page 2-28.
Press and release the rear side of the button located in
the front overhead console to express-open the
glass panel and sunshade. To close the glass panel,
press and hold the front of the button. The glass will not
be fully seated unless the button is held until the
glass stops moving. With the sunroof closed, press the
forward side of the button to open the sunroof to the
vent position.The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which
you can pull forward to block sun rays.
If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof
glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop
at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed,
the glass panel can be closed or opened.
Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods
of time as debris may collect in the tracks.
If the battery has been recharged, disconnected or is
not working, you may need to reprogram the sunroof.
To do this, start the vehicle and press the forward
side of the sunroof button until the glass panel moves
to a fully closed position. Release, and press again
to move to the vent position which occurs when
the sunroof is fully tilted rearward. This will reset the
memory and enable the sunroof to function properly.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
If your vehicle has this
feature, then the controls
for the memory function
are located on the
driver's door.
These buttons are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seat, throttle and brake
pedals, both the driver's and passenger's outside mirror,
and the radio station presets. The settings for these
features can be personalized for both driver 1 and
driver 2. Driver 1 or driver 2 corresponds to the memory
buttons labeled 1 and 2 on the driver's door and the
numbers on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitters.To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals,
mirrors and radio presets, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver's seat (including the seatback
recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle
and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and
the radio station presets to your preference.
2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 (for driver 1 or 2) button
of the memory control for three seconds. A double
chime will sound to let you know that the position
has been stored.
To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the
preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory
control button.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and
the memory position will be recalled.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's
seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the
radio station presets will be recalled if programmed
to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See
DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-47.
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2,
correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
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The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions
can also be recalled when placing the key in the
ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-47.
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at
any time, press one of the memory buttons or power
seat controls.
Easy Exit Seat
The controls for this memory function are located on the
driver's door.
B(Easy Exit Seat):This button is used to program
and recall the desired driver's seat position when
exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position, can be
personalized for both driver 1 and driver 2.To store the seat exit position for driver 1 or 2, do the
following:
1. Select the desired driver number by pressing and
releasing the 1 or 2 button or by pressing the
unlock button on the number 1 or 2 remote keyless
entry transmitter. The seat will move to the stored
memory position.
2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory
control for three seconds. A double chime will sound
to let you know that the position has been stored
for the identi®ed driver (1 or 2).
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following:
·Press the exit button on the memory control.
·Or, if this feature is enabled (active) in the DIC,
then removing the key from the ignition will
cause the seat to move to the exit position.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-18
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-20
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-22
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-23
Analog Clock...............................................3-23
Climate Controls............................................3-24
Automatic Climate Control System...................3-24
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-30
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-30
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-31
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-32
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-33
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-34
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.................3-35
Charging System Light..................................3-36
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-39
Traction Off Light..........................................3-39
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-40
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-42
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-45
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-45
Fuel Gage...................................................3-46
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-46
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-47
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-47
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-58
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Setting the Time...........................................3-66
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-67
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-82
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-93
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-93
CD Changer................................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-98
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-98
DVD Distortion.............................................3-99Understanding Radio Reception......................3-99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-99
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-101
Care of Your CD Changer............................3-101
Care of Your CD and DVD Player.................3-101
Cleaning the Video Screen...........................3-101
Fixed Mast Antenna....................................3-101
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(United States Only).................................3-101
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
3-4