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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (1,1) 2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M In 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 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (2,1) 2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Navigation Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60 Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86 Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-108 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-109 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-117 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19 i-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (3,1) Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the names ESCALADE and ESV are registered trademarks of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25854764 B Second Printing ©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iii Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (4,1) 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. iv Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (5,1) 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 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (6,1) 2 NOTES vi Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (1,1) Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 1-1 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (2,1) Instrument Panel 1-2 United States version shown; Canada similar. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (3,1) 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. 1-3 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (4,1) Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. 1-4 Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold & to open or close the liftgate. Press and hold m to open the liftglass. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (5,1) 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. 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. 1-5 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (6,1) There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. . Press & on the overhead console inside the vehicle. . Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. . Press the l button next to the liftgate latch to close. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console. Liftglass There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass: . Press the button on the underside of the underside of the license plate applique (A). . Press m on the RKE transmitter. Liftgate Power Liftgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate. 1-6 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (7,1) Windows Seat Adjustment Front Seats Power Seats The power window switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see: . Windows on page 3‑18. . Power Windows on page 3‑19. The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down. 1-7 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (8,1) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See Power Seats on page 2‑4. Power Lumbar Power Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8. To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the control. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑5. 1-8 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (9,1) Memory Features The controls for this feature are located on the driver door, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, if the vehicle has it. For more information, see Memory Features on page 2‑6 . Second Row Seats If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. For more information, see 60/40 Split Bench Seat on page 2‑10 or Bucket Seats on page 2‑15. Third Row Seats If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle. For detailed instructions, see Third Row Seat on page 2‑21 . 1-9 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (10,1) Heated Seats Front Seats Rear Seats On vehicles with heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the climate control panel. The heated rear seat controls are located on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel. M (Heated Seat): Press to heat the seat cushion and to cycle through the three temperature settings. See Heated Seats on page 2‑10. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑2 . { (Cooled Seat): Press to cool the entire seat. + (Heated Seatback): Press to heat the seatback only. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and seatback. Continue to press the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light), and off (no lights). See Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2‑5. 1-10 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (11,1) Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑26. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑30. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑39. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑59 . Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, if equipped, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑84 for important information. 1-11 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (12,1) Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door. 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror. 3. Press the opposite side to get the control pad to a neutral position. 1-12 Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑43 for more information. Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right. Move it to the left for daytime use. Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The dimming feature reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑43 for more information. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (13,1) Steering Wheel Adjustment The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column. Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed. k : The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted. 1-13 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (14,1) For more information about interior lamps, see: . Dome Lamps on page 4‑17. . Reading Lamps on page 4‑17. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑16. Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps and taillamps. ;: Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps. 2: Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. For more information, see: . Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑15. Fog Lamps on page 4‑16. 9 : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position. 1-14 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (15,1) Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The lever is on the left side of the steering column. 8 : Single wipe, turn to 8, then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer. 9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ] : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑7. Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. Rear Window Defogger F. Air Conditioning G. Heated and Cooled Seats H. Fan Control I. REAR J. Air Delivery Mode Control 1-15 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (16,1) See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑20 and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4‑26 (If Equipped). 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 1-16 page 4‑41 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑42 for more information. This is the highest 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. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑32 . 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 3‑36. 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) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (17,1) 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” under Auxiliary Devices on page 5‑85. Steering Wheel Controls Audio steering wheel control functions could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems. + e − e : Increases or decreases volume. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. ¨ : Press to seek the next radio station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod® or USB device. For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑106. 1-17 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (18,1) Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑68. Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See Navigation System in the owner's manual for more information. 1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or °C depending on the units selected. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (19,1) T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. V (Set/Reset) : Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑41. Vehicle Customization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features include: Language . Door Lock and Unlock Settings . RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting . Chime Volume . Memory Features . Remote Start . Digital Speedometer Display See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58. 1-19 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (20,1) Cruise Control Cruise Control shown with Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped) The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. T : Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + RES : Press to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed. 1-20 SET − : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. [ : Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 4‑8. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror. The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑48 for more information. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (21,1) Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed, after a delay. To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth. Ultrasonic Parking Assist This feature uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑46 for more information. Power Outlets The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: Inside the floor console storage bin. . On the rear of the floor console. In the rear cargo area on the passenger side. The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. Universal Remote System The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. See Universal Home Remote System on page 3‑55 . 1-21 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (22,1) Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The 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 F illuminates 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 . 1-22 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. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (23,1) Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%. See Engine Oil Life System on page 7‑20. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 7‑9. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 7‑8 . Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 1-23 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (24,1) OnStar® OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. Roadside Service U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Service and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to get you the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). 1-24 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (25,1) How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation. Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. 1-25 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (26,1) The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑106 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. 1-26 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (1,1) Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Power Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 60/40 Split Bench Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Bucket Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49 Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-52 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-71 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-80 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-81 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-81 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-82 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-84 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-89 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92 2-1 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (2,1) Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. 2-2 Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (3,1) Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The vehicle may also be equipped with manually tilting head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The rear seat has head rests that can be adjusted up and down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. 2-3 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (4,1) The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. The power reclining seatback control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8. Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Features on page 2‑6. Front Seats Power Seats Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown 2-4 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (5,1) Power Lumbar The controls used to operate the power lumbar feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower the height of the support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Features on page 2‑6 for more information. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. Heated and Cooled Seats If the front seats have the heated and cooled seat feature, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the climate control panel. { (Cooled Seat): To cool the entire seat, press the button with the cooled seat symbol. 2-5 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (6,1) The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after the ignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated and cooled seat feature after you restart your vehicle, you will need to press the appropriate seat button again. Memory Features Your vehicle has the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on the driver's door, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, if your vehicle has it. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of cooling selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. + (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback, press the button with the heated seatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seatback off. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat the entire seat, press the button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. This symbol will appear on the climate control display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator bars next to the symbol designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 2-6 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (7,1) To save your positions in memory, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, steering wheel, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position. See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3‑43 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3‑30 for more information. Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall the mirror positions. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored. A second seating, mirror, steering wheel position, and throttle and brake pedal position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press and release either button 1 or button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position. The seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the position previously stored. You will hear a single beep. If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat, mirror, steering wheel position, and adjustable pedal movement will occur. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, power mirror buttons, power tilt wheel control, or adjustable pedal switch. If something has blocked the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the driver’s seat and/or the adjustable pedals recall may stop working. If this happens, remove the obstruction and press the appropriate function control for two seconds. Then try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. 2-7 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (8,1) Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver’s door between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), the exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You will hear a single beep. The driver’s seat will move back approximately 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back further, press the exit button again until the seat is all the way back. If the easy exit seat feature is on in the Driver Information Center (DIC), automatic seat movement will occur when the key is removed from the ignition. See “EASY EXIT SEAT” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58 for more information. Further programming for the memory seat feature can be done using the DIC. You can select the automatic easy exit seat feature or the remote memory seat recall feature. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58. 2-8 Power Reclining Seatbacks Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown The controls for the power reclining seatback are located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat control. To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (9,1) { 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. 2-9 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (10,1) Rear Seats Heated Seats The rear outboard seats have the heated seat feature. The buttons used to control this feature are located on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel. Driver's Side RSA Heated Seat Button Only shown M (Heated Seat): To heat the seat cushion, press the button with the heated seat symbol. A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low, and to turn it off. Indicator bars next to the symbol will designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. 2-10 The heated seats will be canceled ten seconds after the ignition is turned off. If the vehicle is restarted, the heated seat button will need to be pressed again to restart the feature. 60/40 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat: 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. Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (11,1) 2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward automatically. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 2-11 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (12,1) 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. 2-12 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (13,1) 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. 2-13 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (14,1) 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown 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. 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. 2-14 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (15,1) Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { WARNING: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 3. Make sure that the safety belt in the center seating position is not caught between the two seats and is not twisted. Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined, the seats can be folded for additional cargo space, or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. 2-15 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (16,1) To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-16 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (17,1) Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat, do the following: 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. 2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. 2-17 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (18,1) 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. The seatback will fold forward. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 2-18 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (19,1) 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. 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. 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. 2. Lift the lever, located on the bottom rear of the second row seat on the inboard side, to release the seatback. The seatback will fold forward. 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. 2-19 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (20,1) 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. 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, do the following: 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. 2-20 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (21,1) 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor. { WARNING: Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown 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. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Lift the seatback and push it rearward. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Third Row Seat If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle. 2-21 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (22,1) Folding the Seatback(s) 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. To fold the seatback, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Remove all items on the seat cushion. 3. Lift the release lever, located on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side of the seat, and the seatback will fold forward. Returning the Seatback(s) to the Upright Position To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-22 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (23,1) Tumbling the Third Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space. To tumble the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure the head rests are completely lowered, there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. 3. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions previously listed under “Folding the Seatbacks”. You will not be able to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the seatback is folded down. 4. Unlatch the seat from the floor by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle on the rear of the seat near the bottom. 5. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor. 6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place. 7. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat. 3. Release the seat from the tumbled position by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle at the bottom rear of the seat. 2-23 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (24,1) 4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor. 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 6. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Removing the Third Row Seat To remove the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions listed under “Folding the Seatbacks” previously. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is folded. 3. Unlatch the seat from the floor by pulling the carrying handle, located at the rear of the seat, rearward. 4. Roll the seat out of the vehicle. There is a track in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle. 2-24 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (25,1) Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly. 3. Lower the rear of the seat and push down on the seat to engage the rear floor latches. { WARNING: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it. 4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor. 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 6. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { WARNING: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 7. Make sure the safety belts are returned to the original position over the seatbacks. 2-25 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (26,1) Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑29 for additional information. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. 2-26 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (27,1) After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 2-27 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (28,1) Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-28 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010 Black plate (29,1) or the instrument panel...

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