automatic transmission CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2010 3.G Owners Manual

A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.
C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑26.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑35and Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑39.
F. Analog Clock on page 4‑20.
G. Audio System(s)
on page 4‑66.Navigation Audio
Systemon page 5‑59(If Equipped).
H. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑10.
I. Dome Lamp Override on page 4‑17.
J. Cruise Control on page 4‑7.
K. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
L. Horn on page 4‑3. M.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑88.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑39.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal
on page 3‑34. Heated Windshield
Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). See Windshield
Washer
on page 4‑6. Power Running Boards
Disable Button (If Equipped). See Power Assist
Steps on page 3‑21.
P. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑20. Heated and Cooled Seatson
page 2‑5(If Equipped).
Q. StabiliTrak®Systemon page 6‑6.Ultrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑48.
R. Glove Box on page 3‑60.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can
be controlled with this system.
Climate Control with Heated andCooled Seats shown
A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
B. AUTO
C. Air Recirculation
D. Air Conditioning E. Heated and Cooled Seats F. Fan Control
G. Defrost H. Rear Window Defogger
I. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑20.
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 4‑39andDIC Operation and Displayson
page 4‑40for more information. This is the highest
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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. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation
on page 3‑35.
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 3‑39.
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)
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on the
audio faceplate and a USB port located in the center
console. External devices such as iPod
®, laptop
computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage
device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using
a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port depending
on the audio system.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and“Using the
USB Port” underAuxiliary Devices on page 5‑86.
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Section 3 Features and Controls
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Midgate
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 3-28
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
. . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Active Fuel Management™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has
four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN
or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must
be applied.
A (LOCK/OFF) : This position locks the ignition.
It may also lock the steering wheel and automatic
transmission. The key can be removed in LOCK/OFF.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to
LOCK/OFF. The steering may bind with the wheels turned off center.
If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to
left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this
doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service.
Notice:
Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
B (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position lets things like
the radio and the windshield wipers operate while the
engine is off. Use this position if the vehicle must be
pushed or towed.
C (ON/RUN) : This position can be used to operate the
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch
stays in this position when the engine is running. The
transmission is also unlocked in this position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could
be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if
the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period
of time.
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WARNING: (Continued)
You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC
outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty
three-prong extension cord rated for at least
15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from
moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be
damaged.
The length of time the heater should remain plugged in
depends on several factors. Ask a dealer/retailer in the
area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best
advice on this.
Active Fuel Management™
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel
Management™. This system allows the engine to
operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending
on the driving conditions.
When less power is required, such as cruising at a
constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the
half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve
better fuel economy. When greater power demands are required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing,
or merging onto a freeway, the system will maintain
full-cylinder operation.
If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management™
indicator, see
DIC Operation and Displays
on
page 4‑40for more information on using this display .
Automatic Transmission Operation
The vehicle has a Hydra-Matic®6L80 automatic
transmission, and has an electronic shift position
indicator within the instrument panel cluster. The
electronic shift position indicator displays when the
shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
P (Park) : This position locks the rear wheels. It is the
best position to use when you start the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.
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When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has
a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort
to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock (Automatic
Transmission) underShifting Into Park
on page 3‑41for more information.
{WARNING:
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park
on page 3‑41. If you are pulling a trailer,
see Towing a Trailer on page 6‑42.
R (Reverse) : Use this gear to back up.
Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
moving forward could damage the transmission.
The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see
If
Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
on
page 6‑30.
N (Neutral) : In this position, the engine does not
connect with the wheels. To restart when you are
already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use
N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
{WARNING:
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear
while the engine is running at high speed.
Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with
the engine running at high speed may damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
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D (Drive) :This position is for normal driving. It provides
the best fuel economy. If you need more power for
passing, and you are:
.Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
.Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear
and has more power.
D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving.
You may want to shift the transmission to a lower gear
selection if the transmission shifts too often.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding under
Loss of Control on page 6‑12.
M (Manual Mode) : This position lets drivers select
the range of gears appropriate for current driving
conditions. See Driver Shift Control (DSC) later in this
section.
Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission. The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do
not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place. The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that
adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving
conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and
downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed to
determine, before making an upshift, if the engine will
be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things
such as vehicle speed, throttle position and vehicle
load. If the shift stabilization feature determines that a
current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, the
transmission does not upshift and instead holds the
current gear. In some cases, this may appear to be a
delayed shift, however the transmission is operating
normally.
The vehicle's transmission uses adaptive shift controls
that compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed
ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer. The
transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve
vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is
being used, such as with a heavy load or when
temperature changes. During this adaptive shift controls
process, shifting may feel different as the transmission
determines the best settings.
When temperatures are very cold, the Hydra-Matic
®
6L80 automatic transmission's gear shifting may be
delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine
warms up. Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold
transmission. This difference in shifting is normal.
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Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The vehicle has Driver Shift Control (DSC). DSC
controls the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed
while driving down hill or towing a trailer by allowing you
to select a desired range of gears.
To use this feature, do the following:1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode).
2. Press the plus/minus button, to upshift or downshift selecting the desired range of gears for current
driving conditions. The 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 4‑39and DIC Operation and
Displayson page 4‑40for more information. The
number displayed in the DIC is the highest gear that
can be used. However, the vehicle can automatically
shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions.
This means that all gears below that number are
available. When 5 (Fifth) is selected, 1 (First) through
5 (Fifth) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle,
but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/minus button
located on the steering column lever is used to change
to the gear.
Grade Braking is not available when the Driver Shift
Control is active. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 3‑39for
more information.
While using the DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul
mode can be used.
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Tow/Haul Mode
The vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul mode
adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift
cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle
control, and transmission cooling when towing or
hauling heavy loads.
Press the button located on the end of the shift lever to
turn the tow/haul on or off. When the tow/haul is on, a
light on the instrument panel cluster will come on.
SeeTow/Haul Mode Light
on page 4‑39for more
information. Also see
“Tow Haul Mode” underTowing a Trailer
on
page 6‑42for more information.
The tow/haul mode works with the Autoride
®feature,
if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when
trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Autoride
®on
page 6‑41.
Grade Braking
The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by
pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever.
While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is
deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range
of gears.
Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode
is selected and you are not in the Range Selection
Mode. See “Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and
Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑35for
more information on the Range Selection Mode.
Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired
vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by
automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes
the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle.
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