lights CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2009 3.G Owner's Manual

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn
off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also
allows you to select which doors and when the doors
will automatically unlock. SeeProgrammable Automatic
Door Locks on page 2-10for more information.
Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the driver’s door will
unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK:Only the driver’s door will unlock
when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors, including the
tailgate, will unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.
ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors, including the
tailgate, will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park).NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when locking the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not
receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter if the doors are open. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-4for more
information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the customization button to scroll through
the following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when you press the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps will ash when you
press the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN ONLY:The horn will sound on the second press
of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
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HORN & LIGHTS (default):The exterior lamps will
ash when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter, and the horn will sound when the lock button
is pressed again within ve seconds of the previous
command.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of feedback
you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will
not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2-4for more information.
Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the customization button to scroll
through the following settings:
LIGHTS OFF:The exterior lamps will not ash when
you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior lamps will ash
when you press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
DELAY DOOR LOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not the
locking of the vehicle’s doors and tailgate will be
delayed. When locking the doors and tailgate with the
power door lock switch and a door or the tailgate is
open, this feature will delay locking the doors and
tailgate until ve seconds after the last door is closed.
You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use. The key must be out of
the ignition for this feature to work. You can temporarily
override delayed locking by pressing the power door
lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE
transmitter twice. SeeDelayed Locking on page 2-9for
more information.
Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button once to access the settings for this feature.
Then press the customization button to scroll through
the following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed locking of the
vehicle’s doors.
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ON (default):The doors will not lock until ve seconds
after the last door or the tailgate is closed.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
EXIT LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select the amount of time you
want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark
enough outside. This happens after the key is turned
from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF.
Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING
appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button
once to access the settings for this feature. Then
press the customization button to scroll through the
following settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
30 SECONDS (default):The exterior lamps will stay on
for 30 seconds.
1 MINUTE:The exterior lamps will stay on for
one minute.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will stay on for
two minutes.NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this feature.
The current setting will remain.
To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the
desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not to
have the exterior lights turn on briey during low light
periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the customization button until APPROACH
LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button once to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the customization button to
scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lights will not turn on when you
unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
ON (default):If it is dark enough outside, the exterior
lights will turn on briey when you unlock the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until the lock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the
vehicle is no longer off. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 2-4for more
information.
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displays a number. This button represents the
number of available streets. Select this button to
view the list and select a street.
10. Once a street has been selected, select the
House # screen button to enter the house number.
The system displays the house number range
that is available for the street.
11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with
the destination marked appears.
12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
13. Select the Start Guidance screen button. You are
now ready to start your route.
See “Address Entry ” underDestination on page 4-23
for more information.
Entering a Point of Interest (POI)
To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest
(POI), do the following:
1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted,
skip to Step 5.
2. Press
Oto turn the system on.
3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map
DVD” underMaps on page 4-14for more
information.4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button
to proceed.
5. Press the DEST hard key.
6. Press the
iPoint of Interest screen button.
7. 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.
8. Enter the specic title of the POI in the POI name
space (e.g. Washington Monument).
If ve or less names are available, a list displays. If
more than ve are available, the List screen
button displays a number. This button represents
the number of available POIs. Select this button to
view the list.
9. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. A map
screen, with the destination marked appears.
10. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
11. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Point of Interest (POI)” underDestination on
page 4-23for more information.
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7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Preset Destination” underDestination on page 4-23
for more information.
Canceling Guidance
Guidance is canceled once the nal destination is
reached. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the nal
destination:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Press the Cancel Guidance screen button.
3. Press OK to conrm.
Guidance Volume
Adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts:
1. Press the CONFIG hard key to enter the menu
options, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until Nav is selected or touch the Nav screen button.
2. Press the Voice Prompt screen button.3. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to
increase or to decrease the volume of the voice
prompts. The system responds with the adjusted
voice level.
See “Voice Prompt ” underCongure Menu on
page 4-40for more information.
Cleaning the Display
Use a soft clean cotton cloth dampened with
clean water.
Features and Controls
Using the Navigation System
This section presents basic information needed to
operate the navigation system.
Use the hard keys located on the navigation system
along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons
on the navigation screen to operate the system.
SeeNavigation System Overview on page 4-2for more
information.
Once the vehicle is moving, various functions are
disabled to reduce driver distractions.
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CONFIG (Congure Menu):Press to adjust features
for sound, radio, navigation, and the display. See
Congure Menu on page 4-40for more information.
NAV (Navigation):Press to view your vehicle’s current
position on the map screen. Each press of this key
cycles through Full Map and the tab that displays the
current audio source (AM, FM, 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. See “Audio”
underNavigation Audio System on page 4-57for more
information.
RPT (Navigation Repeat):Press to repeat the last
voice guidance prompt.
y©¨z(Seek):Press the seek arrows to seek
and scan radio stations, to seek tracks on a CD, and to
seek chapters on a DVD. SeeNavigation Audio
System on page 4-57,CD Player on page 4-64,orDVD
Player on page 4-71for more information.
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. Touch
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.
U(Space):Select to enter a space between
characters or the words of a name.
Backspace:Select if an incorrect character has been
entered.
To make name entries easier, the system only highlights
the characters that can follow the last one entered.
For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be available
for selection.
If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be
entered differently or the map DVD disc may not
contain that information. SeeDatabase Coverage
Explanations on page 4-56for more information.
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The Last 5 Cities screen displays a list of the last
ve 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, nish entering the city
name. If ve or less names are available, a list
displays. If more than ve are available, the
List screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available cities. Select
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 ve or less names
are available, a list displays. If more than ve are
available, the List screen button displays a number.
This number represents the number of available
streets. Select this button to view the list.
6. Once a street has been selected, press the House #
screen button to enter the house number. The
system displays the house number range that is
available for the street.
7. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
To enter a destination by entering the street name rst:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
2screen button.
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 the Street screen button and start entering
the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen
button.
If the street name is common, the city might need
to be entered rst.
The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last
ve 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, nish entering the
street name. If ve or less names are available, a
list displays. If more than ve are available, the List
screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available streets. Select
this button to view the list and select a street.
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5. Once a street has been selected, select the
House # screen button 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. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays.
8. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
9. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
To enter a destination by entering a cross street:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
2screen button.
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 the Street screen button and start entering
the street name or touch the Last 5 Streets screen
button.
If the street name is common, the city might need
to be entered rst.
The Last 5 Streets screen displays a list of the last
ve 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, nish entering the
street name. If ve or less names are available, a
list displays. If more than ve are available, the List
screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available streets. Select
this button to view the list and select a street.
5. Once a street has been selected, select the Cross
Street screen button and start entering the cross
street name. If ve or less names are available, a
list displays. If more than ve are available, the List
screen button displays a number. This number
represents the number of available streets. Select
this button to view the list and select a street.
6. Select the Go screen button. The map screen, with
the destination marked displays.
7. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
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8. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later 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.
iPoint of Interest:Touch 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 the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
iscreen button.
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. Enter the POI name.
If ve or less names are available, a list displays. If
more than ve are available, the List screen
button displays a number. This number represents
the number of available POIs. Select this button
to view the list.
5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The
map screen, with the destination marked displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
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To use the point of interest destination entry method by
selecting a category:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
iscreen button.
3. Select the Browse POI Categories screen button to
view the list of POI categories.
4. Select a category.
The system displays available POI names in the
selected category.
5. Select the Go screen button next to the POI. The
map screen, with the destination marked displays.
6. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or
Other). The system calculates and highlights the
route.
7. Select the Start Guidance screen button. The route
is now ready to be started.
See “Getting Started on Your Route” later in this
section for more information.
Address Book
The address book entry method lets you select a
destination by selecting an address that has been stored
in the address book.
gAddress Book:Touch to access the Address
Book screen. From this screen an address that already
exists can be selected as the destination.
To use the address book entry method:
1. Press the DEST hard key.
2. Select the
gscreen button.
A list of the address book addresses display.
3. Select the Go screen button next to the destination.
The map screen, with the destination marked
displays.
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