Page 1: Table Of Contents
$10araEscalade.fm Page 1 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Cadillac Owner’s Manual Escalade/Escalade ESV Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ........ 3 Important Safety Precautions ....... 5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ....21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........181 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..
Page 2: Important Notes About This Manual
$10araEscalade.fm Page 2 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Notes About this Manual We thank you for choosing a This manual describes features Please be aware that the vehicle General Motors product, and we that may or may not be on your you purchased may not be want to assure you of our continu- specific vehicle either because they...
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
$10araEscalade.fm Page 3 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM How to Use this Manual When it comes to service, keep in Use this manual to learn about the This manual is divided into five mind that your dealer knows your features of your new vehicle and sections: vehicle best and is committed to...
Page 4 $10araEscalade.fm Page 4 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM How to Use this Manual • Section 2: Seats and • Section 3: Starting and • Section 4: Service and Restraints Operating Instructions Maintenance Next, focus on the center of Once you have been familiar- The Service and Maintenance your vehicle: the seats and ized with your vehicle’s instru-...
Page 5 $10araEscalade.fm Page 5 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM How to Use this Manual - contains information about • Section 5: Problems on the Each section begins with a brief tire inﬂation, inspection, rota- Road table of contents to help you tion and replacement locate the information you want.
Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
$10araEscalade.fm Page 6 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES Safety Belts CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you CAUTION to conditions that may result in injury, or that may damage your Always wear your safety belt. Be vehicle.
Page 7 $10araEscalade.fm Page 7 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Wear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm. Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body. You could be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Page 8 $10araEscalade.fm Page 8 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Air Bags CAUTION Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an inflating air bag could be seriously injured CAUTION CAUTION...
Page 9 $10araEscalade.fm Page 9 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, your injuries could be much worse.
Page 10 $10araEscalade.fm Page 10 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Leaving Your Vehicle CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION A rear-facing child restraint in Infants who must use rear- the front seat could be pushed facing child restraints cannot Avoid leaving your vehicle while into the seatback by the front ride safely in passenger air bag- the engine is running.
Page 11 $10araEscalade.fm Page 11 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) It is very dangerous to leave • Be sure the shift lever is in children inside the vehicle for P (Park) and the parking any extended period of time - brake is ﬁrmly applied when especially in hot weather.
Page 12 $10araEscalade.fm Page 12 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) • Do not idle the engine in a • It can also be very dangerous closed-in place, such as the to drive with the trunk, rear garage.
Page 13 $10araEscalade.fm Page 13 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Water and Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION If you suspect that exhaust is entering your vehicle, drive After a car wash or driving with all the windows open, turn through a puddle, the brakes the air conditioning (if may not work well.
Page 14 $10araEscalade.fm Page 14 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Driving on Hills Vehicle Loading CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try If you need to stop on a hill, do Do not load your vehicle in to drive through flowing water, not hold the vehicle there with...
Page 15 $10araEscalade.fm Page 15 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Fuel and Other Flammable CAUTION (Continued) Materials Do not put paper or flammable CAUTION items in an ashtray. They may catch fire from a cigarette. Turn off the engine before refueling.
Page 16 $10araEscalade.fm Page 16 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Batteries Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Every new GM vehicle uses an ® AC Delco battery that requires Vehicle batteries can hurt you. To help avoid injury to you or no maintenance.
Page 17 $10araEscalade.fm Page 17 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Exercise extreme caution Under some conditions the around the electric engine fan. ethylene glycol in engine cool- It sometimes starts by itself, ant is combustible. To avoid even when the engine is not being burned, do not spill cool- running.
Page 18 $10araEscalade.fm Page 18 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, Changing a tire can cause inju- can make the wheel nuts ry.
Page 19 $10araEscalade.fm Page 19 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions System Problems NOTICE CAUTION Additional electronic equip- ment, such as a CB radio, cellu- Driving with the brake warning lar phone, navigation package light on can lead to an accident. or two-way radio, may interfere Have the brakes checked imme- with the operation of your vehi-...
Page 20 $10araEscalade.fm Page 20 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Important Safety Precautions Additional Safety Cautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Medical research shows that Unlocked doors can be danger- alcohol in a person’s system can ous. Make sure to lock all doors Drinking and driving is very make crash injuries worse.
Page 21 $10araEscalade.fm Page 21 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM – Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls ..24 Instrument Panel Switchbank ....... 103 Instrument Cluster ..........26 Heating and Air Conditioning System..104 Warning Lights ..........29 Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System . 104 Driver Information Center .......41 Automatic Rear Air Conditioning/Heating ..
Page 22 $10araEscalade.fm Page 22 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Multifunction Lever ........127 Overhead Area and Roof....... 156 Turn Signal ..........127 Overhead Console ........156 High-Low Beam Control ......128 Universal Transmitter ........157 Windshield Wipers ........128 Sun Visors............
Page 23 $10araEscalade.fm Page 23 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 6 1 7 100 120 RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M – AUTO 11 12 13 14 15 23 . . .
Page 24: Instrumentation And Controls
$10araEscalade.fm Page 24 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DASH-MOUNTED 6. Tow/Haul Button 14. Cruise Control Buttons INSTRUMENTS AND 7. Driver Information Center 15. Horn Buttons CONTROLS 16. Audio Steering Wheel 8. Analog Clock Controls 1. Air Vents 9.
Page 25 $10araEscalade.fm Page 25 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 – 100 120 RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M 25 . . .
Page 26: Str Instrument Cluster
$10araEscalade.fm Page 26 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works The instrument cluster shown is along with the warning lights and typical. Your actual cluster may gages.
Page 27 $10araEscalade.fm Page 27 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Under some driving Whether or not your vehicle is 4. Odometer/Trip Odometer conditions, including those equipped with the engine The odometer shows how far listed below, it is normal for coolant temperature warning your vehicle has been driven.
Page 28 $10araEscalade.fm Page 28 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls 5. Speedometer If the fuel is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW (fuel level low) The speedometer displays the message will appear on the vehicle's speed. Driver Information Center The reading will be display.
Page 29: Warning Lights
$10araEscalade.fm Page 29 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Warning Lights 7. Tachometer The tachometer displays the Your vehicle has a number of engine speed in thousands of warning lights. revolutions per minute (RPM). The warning lights go on when 8.
Page 30 $10araEscalade.fm Page 30 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls If you have a problem with the oil, NOTICE this light may stay on after you start the engine, or come on while Engine damage due to you are driving. This indicates neglected oil problems can be that oil is not going through the costly to repair and is not...
Page 31 $10araEscalade.fm Page 31 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Have it checked right away. This light appears when the fluid level in the reservoir is low or if Driving while this light is on could there is another problem with the drain your battery.
Page 32 $10araEscalade.fm Page 32 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls This light also comes on when you CAUTION set your parking brake while the ignition is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If you begin to drive while the Have the brakes checked parking brake is not yet released,...
Page 33 $10araEscalade.fm Page 33 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 See "Driver Information Center If the regular brake system Messages" later in this section for warning light is also on, the more information. vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with Stop as soon as possible and turn the regular brakes.
Page 34 $10araEscalade.fm Page 34 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Have it checked right away. If the light stays on, you may be • Make sure that you always use able to correct the malfunction by high quality fuel. If the light flashes, a misfire has considering the following: been detected.
Page 35 $10araEscalade.fm Page 35 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 In order for your vehicle to pass an NOTICE NOTICE (Continued) inspection of its emission control If you keep driving your vehicle Modifications made to the equipment, the Malfunction with this light on, after a while, engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Light must be working...
Page 36 $10araEscalade.fm Page 36 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls If the vehicle has been driven for After the initial bulb check, this several days (with a fully charged light comes on to indicate that the battery) prior to the inspection, system is off.
Page 37: Section 2
$10araEscalade.fm Page 37 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 – Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Air Bag Light Light See "Safety Belts" in Section 2 for This light will go on when you start information. The passenger safety belt reminder the engine and shine steadily for a light is located on the overhead...
Page 38: Section 2
$10araEscalade.fm Page 38 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Center CAUTION Messages" later in this section for more information. If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, Have the vehicle serviced right there may be a problem with away.
Page 39 $10araEscalade.fm Page 39 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 After the initial bulb check, this See "Tire and Loading Information light appears when the Tire Label" in Section 3 for more infor- Pressure Monitor detects a low mation. pressure condition in one or more The warning will reappear each of the road tires.
Page 40 $10araEscalade.fm Page 40 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Security System Light Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This light should come on briefly This light turns on whenever you This light should come on when as you start the engine, as a check set the cruise control.
Page 41: En-Driver Information Center
$10araEscalade.fm Page 41 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 – Lights On Reminder Light Fog Lamp Light DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER This light turns on as a reminder This light will come on when the whenever the parking lights are fog lights are turned on.
Page 42: Driver Information Center Buttons
$10araEscalade.fm Page 42 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Driver Information Center The display is located at the When the ignition is turned on, bottom of the instrument cluster. the Driver Information Center will Buttons turn on. The control buttons are located on The control buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right...
Page 43 $10araEscalade.fm Page 43 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • Transmission Fluid Temperature • Instant Fuel Economy/Active Fuel Management™ Indicator • Average Speed A blank page ends this menu. See the following, later in this section, for more information: –...
Page 44 $10araEscalade.fm Page 44 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • Compass Variance Zone Settings (If equipped) • Compass Calibration (If equipped) A blank page ends this menu. See "Vehicle Information Menu" later in this section for more information.
Page 45: Trip/Fuel Information Menu
$10araEscalade.fm Page 45 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 See the following, later in this The reading will be indicated in section, for more information: metric units of kilometers or in English units of miles. - Trip/Fuel Information Menu See the following, later in this •...
Page 46 $10araEscalade.fm Page 46 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • TRIP (trip) • FUEL RANGE (fuel range) • AVERAGE ECONOMY (average economy) The trip odometer can tell you This display shows how far the how far your vehicle has been computer thinks you can travel This display shows the average driven since you last set the trip...
Page 47 $10araEscalade.fm Page 47 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • TIMER (Timer) • TRANS TEMP (transmission This item cannot be reset. temperature) The timer feature acts as a Your engine is equipped with stopwatch. This display shows the Active Fuel Management™.
Page 48: Vehicle Information Menu
$10araEscalade.fm Page 48 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • AVERAGE SPEED (average If, for example, you see 95%, speed) that means that the way you are driving your vehicle, 95% This display shows your of the current oil life remains. average speed since you last reset the system.
Page 49 $10araEscalade.fm Page 49 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Be sure to replace the engine - Press repeatedly to select The oil life indicator should oil ﬁlter each time you change this display. only be reset after an oil engine oil.
Page 50 $10araEscalade.fm Page 50 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • UNITS (units) • Tire Pressure Monitor If the system detects low tire Displays pressure in one or more of the You can scroll through and tires, the low tire pressure activate one of the following These displays show the air warning light will appear and...
Page 51 $10araEscalade.fm Page 51 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • BATTERY VOLTAGE (battery • OIL PRESSURE (oil pressure) • PRESS TO RELEARN voltage) REMOTE KEY (press This display shows the engine relearn remote key) This display lets you monitor oil pressure.
Page 52 $10araEscalade.fm Page 52 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls - Press and hold the lock and • PRESS TO CHANGE • PRESS TO CALIBRATE unlock buttons on the trans- COMPASS ZONE (press COMPASS (press mitter together for about change compass zone) calibrate compass) 15 seconds.
Page 53: Feature Customization
$10araEscalade.fm Page 53 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Feature Customization - AUTO DOOR LOCK - PARK TILT MIRRORS (automatic door lock) (park tilt mirrors) The Driver Information Center can - AUTO DOOR UNLOCK - EASY EXIT RECALL (easy exit be used to program various (automatic door unlock) recall)
Page 54 $10araEscalade.fm Page 54 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ENTERING PROGRAMMING FEATURE CUSTOMIZATION The following features, which are MODE MENU automatically recalled, can only be programmed to one vehicle 1. Turn the ignition on. To enter this menu, see "Entering setting: Programming Mode"...
Page 55 $10araEscalade.fm Page 55 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • DISPLAY LANGUAGE (display While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is language) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the language to select it. Use this menu to select the options.
Page 56 $10araEscalade.fm Page 56 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • AUTO DOOR LOCK While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is (automatic door lock) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the following to select it.
Page 57 $10araEscalade.fm Page 57 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • AUTO DOOR UNLOCK - DRIVER AT KEY OUT (driver - ALL IN PARK (all in park) (automatic door unlock) at key out) All doors automatically This item allows you to The driver's door automati- unlock when you shift into customize your vehicle’s auto-...
Page 58 $10araEscalade.fm Page 58 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • REMOTE DOOR LOCK (remote - OFF (off) - HORN & LIGHTS (horn and door lock) lights) There is no horn or lights This feature allows you to select feedback when the remote With this setting activated, the type of feedback you will...
Page 59 $10araEscalade.fm Page 59 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is (remote door unlock) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the following to select it. This feature allows you to select options: the type of feedback you will...
Page 60 $10araEscalade.fm Page 60 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • DELAY DOOR LOCK (delay While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is door lock) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the following to select it.
Page 61 $10araEscalade.fm Page 61 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • EXIT LIGHTING (exit lighting) Once the desired setting is • APPROACH LIGHTING displayed, press the button (approach lighting) This feature allows you to to select it. designate the length of time This feature allows you to that the exterior lights stay on You may now either exit pro-...
Page 62 $10araEscalade.fm Page 62 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls When the vehicle is unlocked • AUTO HIGH BEAMS (auto- Once the desired setting is using the Remote Keyless matic high beams) displayed, press the button Entry transmitter, the to select it.
Page 63 $10araEscalade.fm Page 63 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • CHIME VOLUME (chime Once the desired setting is • PARK TILT MIRRORS (park tilt volume) displayed, press the button mirrors) to select it. This feature allows you to With this feature turned on, change the chime volume You may now either exit pro-...
Page 64 $10araEscalade.fm Page 64 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls - DRIVER MIRROR (driver Once the desired setting is • EASY EXIT RECALL (easy exit mirror) displayed, press the button recall) to select it. The outside mirror on the This feature allows you to select driver's side of the vehicle will You may now either exit pro-...
Page 65 $10araEscalade.fm Page 65 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 - BUTTON AND KEY OUT Once the desired setting is • EASY EXIT SETUP (easy exit (button and key out) displayed, press the button setup) to select it. This is the default setting. This feature allows you to You may now either exit pro- enable or disable automatic...
Page 66 $10araEscalade.fm Page 66 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls - TILT ONLY (tilt only) You may now either exit pro- • MEMORY SEAT RECALL gramming mode or program (memory seat recall) With this setting activated, the next available feature. the Memory Feature’s easy This feature allows you to exit position for the tilt...
Page 67 $10araEscalade.fm Page 67 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 - ON (on) • REMOTE START (vehicle Once the desired setting is remote-start) displayed, press the button With this setting activated, to select it. the Memory Feature settings This feature allows you to will be automatically recalled enable or disable the vehicle You may now either exit pro-...
Page 68 $10araEscalade.fm Page 68 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is (display digital speed) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the following to select it.
Page 69 $10araEscalade.fm Page 69 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • FACTORY SETTINGS (factory - DO NOT RESTORE (do not • PRESS TO EXIT FEATURE settings) restore) SETTINGS (press to exit feature settings) This feature allows you to reset If you select this option, the all of the system's programma- current settings will not...
Page 70: Compass
$10araEscalade.fm Page 70 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Compass (If equipped) EXITING PROGRAMMING Turn off the engine, move the MODE magnetic objects, then restart the With the ignition on, the compass engine and calibrate the compass. To exit programming mode, do reading will appear in the driver any of the following:...
Page 71 $10araEscalade.fm Page 71 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Compass Calibration To calibrate the compass, do the 3. Press repeatedly until following: PRESS TO CALIBRATE While calibrating the compass, do COMPASS (press to cali- not operate any power switches. 1.
Page 72 $10araEscalade.fm Page 72 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s magnetic north and the true geographic north. Find your current location and zone number on the variance zone map. Compass Variance If your vehicle is taken outside this zone, it may be necessary to adjust Your vehicle's compass zone...
Page 73: Driver Information Center Messages
$10araEscalade.fm Page 73 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Driver Information Center To adjust for compass variance: Some messages may not be cleared until the problem is fixed. Messages 1. Place the transmission in P (Park). • BATTERY LOW START These messages will appear if a VEHICLE (battery low start problem is sensed in one of your...
Page 74 $10araEscalade.fm Page 74 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The disabled systems will • CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN • CALIBRATION COMPLETE resume operation after the CIRCLES (calibrating: drive in (calibration complete) vehicle is started. circles) Note: This message may not be If the vehicle's battery is not Note: This message may not be available on all vehicles.
Page 75 $10araEscalade.fm Page 75 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON • DRIVER DOOR OPEN (driver • ENGINE HOT -- A/C TURNED (change engine oil soon) door open) OFF (engine hot -- air conditioning turned off) Appears when the life of the Appears with a chime when the engine oil has expired and the...
Page 76 $10araEscalade.fm Page 76 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • ENGINE OIL HOT -- IDLE • ENGINE OVERHEATED -- IDLE NOTICE ENGINE (engine oil hot -- idle ENGINE (engine overheated -- engine) idle engine) If this message appears or an overheat warning appears on Appears when the engine oil Appears when the coolant...
Page 77 $10araEscalade.fm Page 77 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • ENGINE OVERHEATED -- • ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This also can affect the vehicle's STOP ENGINE (engine over- (engine power is reduced) ability to accelerate. heated -- stop engine) This message indicates that If this message appears with Appears when the engine has...
Page 78 $10araEscalade.fm Page 78 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • FUEL LEVEL LOW (Fuel Level • LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (left NOTICE Low) rear door open) Do not keep driving with low oil Warns that the fuel level in the Appears with a chime when the pressure.
Page 79 $10araEscalade.fm Page 79 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED • PARKING ASSIST OFF (parking • REAR ACCESS OPEN (Rear SEE OWNERS MANUAL (park- assist off) Access Open) ing assist blocked see owner’s Appears when the vehicle is Appears when the liftgate or manual) started while the ultrasonic...
Page 80 $10araEscalade.fm Page 80 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • REMOTE KEY LEARNING • REPLACE BATTERY IN • SERVICE AIR BAG (Service Air ACTIVE (remote keyless entry REMOTE KEY (replace battery Bag) transmitter learning active) in remote keyless entry Appears if there is a problem transmitter) Appears while a remote keyless...
Page 81 $10araEscalade.fm Page 81 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING • SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM • SERVICE BRAKES SOON (ser- SYSTEM (service battery (Service Brake System) vice brakes soon) charging system) Appears if there is a problem Appears if there is a problem Note: This message may not be with the brake system.
Page 82 $10araEscalade.fm Page 82 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • SERVICE LEFT HEADLAMP • SERVICE PARKING ASSIST • SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY (service left head- (service parking assist) ASSEMBLY (service right head- lamp assembly) lamp assembly) Appears if there is a problem Note: This message may not be with the ultrasonic rear parking Note: This message may not be...
Page 83 $10araEscalade.fm Page 83 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • SERVICE STABILITRAK • SERVICE SUSPENSION • SERVICE TIRE MONITOR (service Stabilitrak) SYSTEM (service suspension SYSTEM (service tire monitor system) system) Appears if your stability enhancement system is Appears when the suspension Appears when the tire pressure malfunctioning.
Page 84 $10araEscalade.fm Page 84 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • SERVICE TRACTION • STABILITRAK OFF (Stabilitrak - There is an engine-related CONTROL (service traction off) problem. control) Appears when the stability See your dealer for service. Appears if there is a problem enhancement system is turned The message will turn off once with the Traction Control...
Page 85 $10araEscalade.fm Page 85 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • TIGHTEN GAS CAP (tighten • TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE (tire • TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE gas cap) learning active) (Tire Low Add Air To Tire) Appears if the fuel cap has not Appears when the tire pressure Appears when the Tire Pressure been fully tightened, is missing...
Page 86 $10araEscalade.fm Page 86 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The Low Tire Pressure Light See "Tire and Loading Informa- • TRACTION CONTROL OFF may also appear on the tion Label" in Section 3 for (Traction Control Off) instrument cluster.
Page 87 $10araEscalade.fm Page 87 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • TRANSMISSION HOT -- IDLE • TURN SIGNAL ON (Turn NOTICE ENGINE (transmission hot, idle Signal On) engine) Driving the vehicle with the Appears with a chime if a turn engine and transmission Appears if the transmission signal is left on for more than...
Page 88: Analog Clock
$10araEscalade.fm Page 88 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ANALOG CLOCK • WASHER FLUID LOW -- ADD Your vehicle is also equipped with FLUID (washer ﬂuid low -- add a digital clock viewable in the Your vehicle is equipped with ﬂuid) navigation system display that an analog clock located on the...
Page 89 $10araEscalade.fm Page 89 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 DRIVER INFORMATION LIGHTS NAVIGATION SYSTEM CENTER BUTTONS The main light switch is on the For information on how to use instrument panel. See "Lights", this system, see the separate See "Driver Information Center later in this section, for more navigation/entertainment system...
Page 90: Stabilitrak ® System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 90 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ STABILITRAK ® SYSTEM You may feel or hear the system The Stabilitrak Indicator Light will working, but this is normal. come on and stay on. This system combines antilock The system should be done Turn the steering wheel left to the brake, traction and stability...
Page 91 $10araEscalade.fm Page 91 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 To reset the system, do the follow- ing: 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. 2. Wait about 15 seconds before restarting the engine. If the message reappears, the –...
Page 92: Stabilitrak Traction Control
$10araEscalade.fm Page 92 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Stabilitrak may also turn off auto- matically if a problem is detected within the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer for service. When the system is turned off, the Stabilitrak Traction Control Stabilitrak Indicator light will turn...
Page 93 $10araEscalade.fm Page 93 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 You should normally leave the The Stabilitrak light should turn NOTICE system in its normal operating mode, however make sure to turn Do not allow the wheel(s) of The TRACTION CONTROL OFF the system off if the vehicle is stuck one axle to spin excessively (traction control off) message will...
Page 94: Accessory Power Outlets
$10araEscalade.fm Page 94 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ACCESSORY POWER The traction control system may activate on rough roads, during OUTLETS heavy acceleration while turning, or when the transmission abruptly NOTICE upshifts or downshifts. Maximum load of any electrical When this happens, vehicle equipment should not exceed acceleration may be reduced.
Page 95 $10araEscalade.fm Page 95 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 The front power outlet is located Certain accessory power plugs NOTICE in the center console storage may not be compatible with the compartment. Adding some electrical power outlets in your vehicle. Use equipment to your vehicle can of such plugs may result in blown One rear power outlet is located...
Page 96: Lights
$10araEscalade.fm Page 96 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ LIGHTS Power to the exterior lights and to most interior lights is automatically turned off LIGHTS MAIN SWITCH 10 minutes after the ignition The main light switch controls is turned off.
Page 97: Automatic Headlight System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 97 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Automatic Headlight When activated, this automatic Lights On Reminder headlight feature turns your System If you open any door while the headlights and other operating lights' manual control is on and When activated, this automatic lights on and off by sensing how the key is not in the ignition, you...
Page 98: Automatic High Beam Control
$10araEscalade.fm Page 98 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Automatic High Beam Once it is bright enough outside, You should turn on the regular the headlights and operating headlight system when you need Control (If equipped) lights will automatically turn back Read through all of the following off.
Page 99 $10araEscalade.fm Page 99 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 To enable this feature, do the To disable this feature do the When the system is enabled, the following: following: high beam headlights will remain on until one of the following 1.
Page 100 $10araEscalade.fm Page 100 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The indicator light on the mirror The system may not turn off the If any of these conditions exist, will turn off and the system will be high beam headlights if any of the disable the automatic high beam temporarily disabled.
Page 101: Instrument Light Dimmer
$10araEscalade.fm Page 101 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Press the switch to turn your fog lights on and off. The headlights will turn on auto- matically. When the fog lights are on, the Fog Lamp Light on the instrument cluster will also be on.
Page 102: Dome Lights
$10araEscalade.fm Page 102 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Dome Lights Illuminated Entry/Exit System The dome lights come on automatically when you open the When a door is opened, some doors. interior lights will turn on to illuminate your entry into the To keep the lights from turning on, vehicle.
Page 103: Reading Lights
$10araEscalade.fm Page 103 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ INSTRUMENT PANEL Reading Lights Battery Saver SWITCHBANK Your vehicle may have reading See "Battery Rundown Protection" lights. These lights have on/off later in this section. The switchbank is on the instru- switches next to them.
Page 104: Heating And Air Conditioning System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 104 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The desired temperature is controlled by information from interior sensors, a sun sensor, and an exterior temperature sensor. In order for the automatic climate control system to work properly, be sure not to cover the sensors.
Page 105 $10araEscalade.fm Page 105 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 OFF SETTING TEMPERATURE CONTROL Driver Temperature Control Press the knob to turn the You can choose from 15°C (60°F) Rotate the driver’s side knob system on or off. to 32°C (90°F). choose the temperature you want inside the vehicle.
Page 106 $10araEscalade.fm Page 106 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls AUTOMATIC MODE In order for the automatic climate control system to work properly, AUTO be sure not to cover the sensors. See "Sensors" later in this section. 1. Press AUTO to turn the system REAR on and activate the automatic mode.
Page 107 $10araEscalade.fm Page 107 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 2. Adjust the temperature to a The automatic mode will also MANUAL MODE comfortable setting. activate the recirculation feature Fan Speed Selector when it is hot outside and quick See "Temperature Control"...
Page 108 $10araEscalade.fm Page 108 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The blending mode directs airflow through both the instrument panel outlets AUTO and the floor outlets. Some air may go to the wind- shield and side window vents. The air coming from REAR the floor outlets may be slightly warmed.
Page 109 $10araEscalade.fm Page 109 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 This mode divides airflow Defrosting If you press the passenger’s between the windshield temperature knob when the Press to get fog or ice off the defroster vents, the floor defrost mode is active, the passen- windshield and side windows.
Page 110 $10araEscalade.fm Page 110 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Recirculation If you try to activate the Air conditioning will be automati- recirculation feature when it is cally disabled if the outside Press the recirculation button not available, the indicator light temperature drops below a level at recirculate the air in your vehicle.
Page 111 $10araEscalade.fm Page 111 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 REAR (rear) Button SENSORS Temperature Sensors To operate the rear climate control In order for the automatic climate The inside temperature sensor is system, press REAR on the front control system to work properly, located in the headliner above the climate control system to turn the...
Page 112: Automatic Rear Air Conditioning/Heating
$10araEscalade.fm Page 112 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls To operate the rear climate control system, do any of the following: • Press REAR on the front climate control system to turn the system on and off. The indicator light will glow when the system is on.
Page 113 $10araEscalade.fm Page 113 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 If the rear system is first turned on AUTOMATIC MODE MANUAL MODE using the front climate control Press repeatedly until AUTO is Fan Speed Selector system, the system will be in displayed.
Page 114: Operating Tips
$10araEscalade.fm Page 114 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls OPERATING TIPS Before using the air conditioning system, open the windows for a few minutes to permit hot air to escape. Close the windows when using the air conditioning system. Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, leaves or any SRCE...
Page 115: Air Outlets
$10araEscalade.fm Page 115 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 AIR OUTLETS The power mirrors are also heated every time the rear defogger is Angle the front outlets up, down, activated. right or left to direct airflow as Do not drive the vehicle unless all desired.
Page 116: Sound System And Clock
$10araEscalade.fm Page 116 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ SOUND SYSTEM AND Your vehicle is equipped with a While your vehicle is parked, take navigation system. The radio is the time to familiarize yourself CLOCK integrated into that system’s with the system controls and control panel.
Page 117 $10araEscalade.fm Page 117 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Cellular phone usage may cause Interference may also be caused CAUTION interference with your vehicle's by other equipment (cell Avoid or minimize any sound radio. This interference may occur phone chargers, vehicle conve- system or navigation system when making or receiving phone...
Page 118: Rear Seat Audio
$10araEscalade.fm Page 118 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Audio output from this system can be heard using wired headphones (not included) or your vehicle's speakers. If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Rear Seat Entertainment System, audio output can be heard using the wireless SRCE...
Page 119 $10araEscalade.fm Page 119 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 VOLUME CONTROL Then, if necessary, press SRCE to Press the button and the radio select the auxiliary device source. will go to the next higher station The left knob controls the and stay there.
Page 120: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
$10araEscalade.fm Page 120 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls SRCE PROG PROG BUTTON When a disc is playing from the CD AUDIO STEERING WHEEL or DVD changer, press this button CONTROLS When the radio is selected as the to select the next disc in the rear seat audio source, press the Your vehicle has radio controls...
Page 121 $10araEscalade.fm Page 121 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 In some vehicles, this button is also VOLUME CONTROL The radio will not stop on stations used to interact with the OnStar or with weak reception. Pull + or – toward you to Bluetooth features.
Page 122: Anti-Theft Feature
$10araEscalade.fm Page 122 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ® ANTI-THEFT FEATURE Navigating an iPod or USB When the music navigator screen Device is displayed, you can use the steer- Your sound system is equipped ing wheel controls to perform the ®...
Page 123: Antenna
$10araEscalade.fm Page 123 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ANTENNA If you choose to add an aftermar- NOTICE ket cellular phone to your vehicle, The antenna is integrated into the Don't use a razor blade or and the antenna needs to be rear side windows.
Page 124: Navigation System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 124 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ NAVIGATION SYSTEM The navigation system is located at the center of the instrument panel. The system consists of control 100 120 buttons and a touch-sensitive RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M screen and is equipped with a...
Page 125: Multifunction Lever
$10araEscalade.fm Page 125 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Multifunction Lever See the following for more information: Use this lever to control the • Feature Customization following features: - EASY EXIT SETUP (easy exit • Headlight High/Low Beams setup) •...
Page 126: Cruise Control Buttons
$10araEscalade.fm Page 126 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Cruise Control Buttons Ignition Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Use these buttons to control See Starting and Operating Use hazard warning flashers to your cruise control system. See Instructions for additional informa- warn others of emergency "Cruise Control"...
Page 127: Multifunction Lever
$10araEscalade.fm Page 127 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in Section 4 for additional informa- tion. If a turn signal is left on for more than 1.2 km, a chime will sound and the TURN SIGNAL ON message will appear on the Driver Information Center display to –...
Page 128: High-Low Beam Control
$10araEscalade.fm Page 128 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Headlight High Beam Flashing You may be able to flash your high beams to signal other drivers when the low-beam headlights are on. To do this, pull and hold the lever toward you as long as you want the high beams to be on.
Page 129 $10araEscalade.fm Page 129 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 For more cycles, hold the band in If the washer fluid reservoir is this position. low on fluid, WASHER FLUID LOW -- ADD FLUID (washer fluid For steady wiper cycles, rotate the low -- add fluid) will appear on the band upward to one of the two Driver Information Center display.
Page 130: Rear Wiper/Washer
$10araEscalade.fm Page 130 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls To spray washer fluid on the rear CAUTION window, press the button located at the end of the lever. Don't use the washer fluid in freezing weather until your For more cycles, press and hold window is warmed so that ice the button.
Page 131: Cruise Control
$10araEscalade.fm Page 131 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See the following for more infor- mation: ®...
Page 132 $10araEscalade.fm Page 132 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls To Get Out of Cruise Control To temporarily turn off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory, do the following: • Step on the brake pedal. Or, •...
Page 133 $10araEscalade.fm Page 133 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 When you push the plus (+) button to return to your chosen speed, don't hold the switch there. If you hold it, the vehicle will accelerate and continue to gain speed.
Page 134 $10araEscalade.fm Page 134 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls To Pass Another Vehicle When You're in Cruise Control Just use the accelerator pedal when you need more speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will go back down to your previously chosen cruise control speed and stay there.
Page 135: Mirrors
$10araEscalade.fm Page 135 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ MIRRORS Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control system Outside Mirrors will work on hills depends on several factors: The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface •...
Page 136 $10araEscalade.fm Page 136 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls If the automatic dimming feature HEATED MIRRORS on the inside day/night mirror is The power mirrors are heated turned on, the driver's side every time the rear defogger is mirror automatically dims to activated.
Page 137 $10araEscalade.fm Page 137 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Do not fold or unfold the mirrors MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS, CURB VIEW ASSIST MIRROR manually. STEERING COLUMN AND With this feature turned on, the ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Otherwise, the mirrors may passenger's and/or driver's mirror become disengaged.
Page 138: Automatic Inside Day/Night Mirror
$10araEscalade.fm Page 138 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Inside PUDDLE LIGHTS This also activates the auto- dimming outside rearview mirror. Day/Night Mirror The puddle lights are located at the base of each outside rearview Press the AUTO button, The mirror pivots so that you can mirror.
Page 139 $10araEscalade.fm Page 139 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 AUTOMATIC INSIDE To turn the automatic mirror NOTICE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR (IF feature on or off, press the EQUIPPED) button. Do not spray glass cleaner directly onto the mirror. Use a Your vehicle is equipped with the The indicator light next to the dampened cloth or paper towel...
Page 140: Vanity Mirrors
$10araEscalade.fm Page 140 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ WINDOWS Vanity Mirrors CAUTION (Continued) There are vanity mirrors located on CAUTION Do not leave children in the the sun visors. The lights around vehicle with the ignition key. the mirror will come on when you Leaving children, helpless They could operate the power...
Page 141: Power Windows
$10araEscalade.fm Page 141 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 The power windows are protected EXPRESS DOWN FEATURE by a circuit breaker. If there is an Each window switch has an electrical overload, the power Express Down feature. The window system will stop until the window can be opened a small current load returns to normal or...
Page 142 $10araEscalade.fm Page 142 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls EXPRESS UP AND DOWN To raise the window a small ANTI-PINCH FEATURE FEATURE amount, pull up on the front of the If a head, hand or another object is switch lightly.
Page 143 $10araEscalade.fm Page 143 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Anti-Pinch Window Override To override the anti-pinch feature, Mode lift and hold the power window switch in the express close CAUTION position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. In this Lifting and holding the power mode, the window will close on an window control will override...
Page 144 $10araEscalade.fm Page 144 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The indicator light in the button PROGRAMMING THE POWER 4. Pull up the window switch to will glow when the lock-out WINDOWS fully close the window and feature is activated. keep holding the switch for If electrical power to the windows about two more seconds.
Page 145: Doors
$10araEscalade.fm Page 145 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ DOORS Manual Door Locks CAUTION (Continued) From the outside, use your key to CAUTION • If the doors are unlocked, lock or unlock the driver's door. your chances of being thrown Unlocked doors can be Note that there is no lock cylinder out of the vehicle in a crash...
Page 146: Power Door Locks
$10araEscalade.fm Page 146 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Note that there is no lock cylinder ANTI-LOCKOUT FEATURE for the liftgate. This feature helps protect you You may also use your remote from locking your keys in the keyless entry transmitter to lock or vehicle.
Page 147 $10araEscalade.fm Page 147 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 DELAYED LOCKING See the following under "Driver PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC Information Center" earlier in this DOOR LOCKS If you press the power door lock section for more information: switch while a door or the liftgate This feature allows you to is open, you will hear three •...
Page 148: Rear Door Security Lock
$10araEscalade.fm Page 148 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls When the security lock is engaged, Security Lock Activation you can lock and unlock the rear To activate this feature, use the doors using the remote keyless ignition key to turn the rear door entry, the front power door lock security lock to the horizontal switch or by lifting the rear door...
Page 149: Power Running Boards
$10araEscalade.fm Page 149 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ REAR CARGO AREA retracted position. The vehicle must be stationary for CAUTION this feature to work. It can be very dangerous to To disable this feature, press the drive with the liftgate or liftglass disable switch located on the open.
Page 150: Liftgate/Liftglass
$10araEscalade.fm Page 150 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Liftgate/Liftglass Note: CAUTION (Continued) If you press the power liftgate To operate the liftgate manually, Make sure that the air outlets button on the keyless entry the following conditions must be on or under the instrument transmitter when the vehicle is met:...
Page 151 $10araEscalade.fm Page 151 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Both the liftgate and liftglass have See the following for more an electric latch. If a low voltage information: condition occurs or the battery is • Rear Wiper/Washer disconnected, the liftgate and •...
Page 152: Power Liftgate
$10araEscalade.fm Page 152 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Power Liftgate Your vehicle has a power liftgate. To use this feature, do any of the following: To operate the power liftgate, the CAUTION following conditions must be met: •...
Page 153 $10araEscalade.fm Page 153 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 • Press the touch pad located on the liftgate handle. If you press touch pad again while the liftgate is in motion, the liftgate will reverse direction. - Note: –...
Page 154 $10araEscalade.fm Page 154 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls • To open the liftgate, press the Obstruction Detection Feature touchpad on the handle on the If the power liftgate presses outside of the liftgate and raise against an obstruction while it is the liftgate.
Page 155 $10araEscalade.fm Page 155 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 The following message will appear Anti-Pinch Feature Power Liftgate System Problems in the Driver Information Center If an object presses against the Both the liftgate and liftglass have display: sensors located on the sides of the an electric latch.
Page 156: Rear Area Storage
$10araEscalade.fm Page 156 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ OVERHEAD AREA AND Rear Area Storage Jack and Spare Tire Removal ROOF Your vehicle may be equipped with a storage compartment The jack is located in the rear area Overhead Console located in the driver's side trim of your vehicle.
Page 157: Universal Transmitter
$10araEscalade.fm Page 157 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Universal Transmitter This system may not work with some older garage door openers. NOTICE Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not Modifications made to this have a "stop and reverse"...
Page 158 $10araEscalade.fm Page 158 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls PROGRAMMING THE Determining the Code Type TRANSMITTER Some older garage door openers Make sure that no people or are fixed code transmitters. objects are in the path of the The same signal is sent each time garage door or other device you the button is pressed.
Page 159 $10araEscalade.fm Page 159 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 These switches can be used to FIXED CODE TRANSMITTERS 2. Check the motor head unit for program the device in the event the device to verify if switches Read through all of the following that the original hand-held exist on the unit.
Page 160 $10araEscalade.fm Page 160 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls - If a switch is near the top, 5. Simultaneously press and write "left" next to the switch hold all three universal number. transmitter buttons for about three seconds to activate the - If a switch is in the middle, programming mode.
Page 161 $10araEscalade.fm Page 161 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 7. To exit programming mode, 10. Release the button when the simultaneously press and device moves. release all three universal The indicator light will blink transmitter buttons. rapidly until programming is The indicator lights should complete.
Page 162 $10araEscalade.fm Page 162 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ROLLING CODE TRANSMITTERS 3. Within 30 seconds, ﬁrmly press and hold the desired Read through all of the following universal transmitter button programming procedure before until the garage door moves. you begin customizing this feature.
Page 163 $10araEscalade.fm Page 163 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 USING THE UNIVERSAL ERASING UNIVERSAL REPROGRAMMING THE TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER BUTTONS UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER Briefly press and hold the desired To erase all three programmed To match a previously universal transmitter button. buttons, press and hold the programmed button to a new two outside buttons for about...
Page 164: Sun Visors
$10araEscalade.fm Page 164 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Sun Visors Sunroof (If equipped) To block out glare, pull the sun NOTICE visor down or to the side. Make sure not to leave the You can also slide the visor along sunroof open for long periods the rod as necessary.
Page 165 $10araEscalade.fm Page 165 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Manual Operation Express Feature An air deflector will raise when the sunroof is fully opened. Press and hold the back of the To activate the express open mode sunroof switch to open the and open the sunroof to the To activate the express close mode...
Page 166 $10araEscalade.fm Page 166 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Sunshade Anti-Pinch Feature Unless you are opening the If a head, hand or another object sunroof to the vent position, the is in the way of the sunroof as it sunshade opens automatically is closing from the retracted when you open the sunroof.
Page 167: Luggage Carrier
$10araEscalade.fm Page 167 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Luggage Carrier The luggage carrier has side rails A loaded luggage carrier changes and has moveable crossrails. the center of gravity of the vehicle. CAUTION Avoid high speed driving, sudden CAUTION starts or stops, sharp turns or other If you try to carry something on...
Page 168 $10araEscalade.fm Page 168 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Tie the load to the siderails or Here are some things to keep in • After moving a crossrail, be the siderail supports. Use the mind: sure the crossrail is securely crossrails only to keep the load locked into the side rail.
Page 169: Storage
$10araEscalade.fm Page 169 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ STORAGE REAR SEAT ARMREST Other features available on the rear of the center console include: Your vehicle has many storage Your vehicle may be equipped • rear seat audio controls compartments.
Page 170: Cupholders
$10araEscalade.fm Page 170 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls There is also a cupholder for the rear seat passengers located on the rear of the center console. Pull down the door to access the rear seat cupholders. There may also be two cupholders located in the rear seat center armrest.
Page 171: Rear Area Storage
$10araEscalade.fm Page 171 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ ASHTRAY AND REAR AREA STORAGE • To activate the heating function, press the button LIGHTER See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in located next to the cupholder. this section. The front ashtray is located at the When the heating function is front of the center console.
Page 172: Retained Accessory Power
$10araEscalade.fm Page 172 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ RETAINED ■ BATTERY RUNDOWN CAUTION ACCESSORY POWER PROTECTION Do not hold the cigarette light- Your vehicle has retained Power to the interior lights is er in with your hand while it is accessory power, which allows you automatically turned off heating.
Page 173: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
$10araEscalade.fm Page 173 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ ULTRASONIC REAR CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) PARKING ASSIST Use care when parking your The system will not detect vehicle. Always check for objects that are below the NOTICE people, other vehicles and bumper or under the vehicle, or If the rear bumper is damaged, obstructions.
Page 174 $10araEscalade.fm Page 174 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls The system's sensors, located on To ensure proper operation of the the rear bumper, are used to parking assist system, make sure detect the distance to an object the sensors on the rear bumper are behind the vehicle.
Page 175: Problems With The Parking Assist System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 175 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Problems with the Parking See "Driver Information Center This message may appear under Messages" earlier in this section for the following conditions: Assist System more information. • The system is disabled manu- If a temporary condition exists that When the engine is turned off ally.
Page 176: Electric Power Management
$10araEscalade.fm Page 176 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ELECTRIC POWER The message will remain in the See the following under "Driver Driver Information Center display Information Center" earlier in this MANAGEMENT until conditions are back to section for more information: This system monitors the normal.
Page 177: Memory Feature
$10araEscalade.fm Page 177 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 ■ MEMORY FEATURE Heavy electrical loads may occur The Charging System Light may when several of the following also appear on the instrument This feature allows two different systems are on simultaneously: cluster.
Page 178 $10araEscalade.fm Page 178 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Now, when your transmission is in See the following under "Driver P (Park) and you press one of the Information Center" earlier in this memory buttons, 1 or 2, you will section for more information: hear a beep and the memory •...
Page 179 $10araEscalade.fm Page 179 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 1 Resetting the Memory Feature 3. Press the appropriate driver memory button (1 or 2). If anything obstructs the seat or adjustable pedals while they are If the memory position is not moving to their stored memory recalled, your vehicle needs positions, the seat and pedals may...
Page 180 $10araEscalade.fm Page 180 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Instrumentation and Controls Exiting the vehicle: You will hear one beep. See the following under "Driver Information Center" earlier in this To make it easy to get in and out You can use the Driver Information section for more information: of the vehicle, you can use the exit Center to program the memory...
Page 181 $10araEscalade.fm Page 181 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM –– Section 2 - Seats and Restraints Seat Controls ..........182 Supplemental Restraints ....... 211 Power Seat Controls ........182 Safety Belt Pretensioners ....... 212 Heated and Cooled Front Seats....184 Air Bag System ..........212 Heated Second Row Seats......185 Passenger Sensing System ......
Page 182: Seats And Restraints
$10araEscalade.fm Page 182 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints The rear part of the switch makes the rear of the seat go up or down. Move the entire switch up or down to make the whole seat move up or down.
Page 183 $10araEscalade.fm Page 183 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seatbelts can't do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined.
Page 184: An Heated And Cooled Front Seats
$10araEscalade.fm Page 184 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints A symbol will appear on the Heated Seats climate control display when this • Press if you would like feature is turned on. the system to heat only the An indicator light will glow to seatback.
Page 185: Heated Second Row Seats
$10araEscalade.fm Page 185 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Press the button repeatedly to Indicator bar(s) located next to the switch between the high, medium heated seat symbol will illuminate and low heat settings. to show the selected temperature setting.
Page 186: Head Restraints
$10araEscalade.fm Page 186 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback, adjusted properly or stored in the vehicle properly, it could cause serious head and neck injuries during a collision. Make sure the head restraint is installed on the seatback and Head Restraints...
Page 187: Second Row Seats
$10araEscalade.fm Page 187 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Second Row Seats seatback to position it as desired. Release the lever to lock the Your vehicle is equipped with seatback in place. either a second row split bench To bring the seatback to an seat or second row bucket seats.
Page 188 $10araEscalade.fm Page 188 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints FOLDING SECOND ROW SEATS Manual Fold and Tumble Seat (If CAUTION equipped) Second row seats can be folded Sitting in a reclined position down for additional cargo space. If equipped with this feature, the when your vehicle is in motion seat release controls are located on...
Page 189 $10araEscalade.fm Page 189 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Power Fold and Tumble Seat (If equipped) If equipped with this feature, the seat release controls are located on the panel behind the rear doors. The release button only works when the transmission is in –...
Page 190 $10araEscalade.fm Page 190 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Unfolding the Seat NOTICE To unfold the rear seat, pull the Damage to the rear seat or seat unit down until it locks into safety belts can occur if the seat place.
Page 191 $10araEscalade.fm Page 191 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT Manual Easy Entry/Exit Seat (If CAUTION equipped) The second row seats in your A safety belt that is twisted or vehicle can be folded forward. To enter the third row seat: improperly attached or routed Use this feature for exiting and •...
Page 192 $10araEscalade.fm Page 192 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION Never allow passengers to use a third row seating position while the second row seat is folded forward or folded and tumbled. People in the vehicle could be injured.
Page 193 $10araEscalade.fm Page 193 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Power Easy Entry/Exit Seat (If CAUTION equipped) If the seatback isn't locked, it To enter or exit the third row seat: could move forward in a Press the seat release control, sudden stop or crash.
Page 194: Third Row Seat
$10araEscalade.fm Page 194 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Third Row Seat 3. Return the seat to its original CAUTION position. Your vehicle is equipped with a If the seatback isn't locked, it third row seat. CAUTION could move forward in a The rear seatback can be folded sudden stop or crash.
Page 195 $10araEscalade.fm Page 195 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 FOLDING THIRD ROW UNFOLDING THE SEATBACK SEATBACKS In order to return the seatback to Before folding a seat, always make the passenger position, open the sure that there is nothing under or liftgate.
Page 196 $10araEscalade.fm Page 196 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints TUMBLING THE THIRD ROW 1. Open the liftgate. SEAT 2. Make sure that the head Before folding a seat, always make restraints are completely sure that there is nothing under or lowered.
Page 197 $10araEscalade.fm Page 197 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 UNFOLDING THIRD ROW SEATS 4. To raise the seatback, lift it up REMOVABLE REAR SEAT and push it until it locks into Before unfolding the seat, always To remove the third row seat: place.
Page 198 $10araEscalade.fm Page 198 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints To install the seat: CAUTION 1. Open the liftgate. A seat that isn't locked into 2. Slide the front outboard seat place properly can move wheels into the track on the around in a collision or sudden ﬂoor.
Page 199 $10araEscalade.fm Page 199 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 6. Make sure that the seatback, CAUTION CAUTION when returned to its original If the seatback isn't locked, it position, is securely locked in A safety belt that is twisted or could move forward in a place.
Page 200: Safety Belts
$10araEscalade.fm Page 200 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) In the same crash, you might It is extremely dangerous to not be injured if you are ride in a cargo area, inside or buckled up. Always fasten your outside of a vehicle.
Page 201 $10araEscalade.fm Page 201 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 The safety belt information includ- To determine whether a child is CAUTION ed here is intended for vehicle ready to transition out of a occupants of adult size and for booster, into a rear seat, see "Older A safety belt must be used by older children who have outgrown...
Page 202: Lap/Shoulder Belt
$10araEscalade.fm Page 202 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull it out very quickly. To unlock it, let the belt go back slightly then pull it across you more slowly.
Page 203 $10araEscalade.fm Page 203 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 5. If your seating position is CAUTION equipped with a shoulder belt You could be seriously injured if height adjuster, adjust the your belt is buckled in the shoulder belt height. wrong place.
Page 204 $10araEscalade.fm Page 204 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with the Passenger Sensing System. Engaging the child restraint locking feature may turn off the passenger's frontal air bag. If this happens unintentionally, let the belt go back in all the way and start again.
Page 205 $10araEscalade.fm Page 205 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 When using a safety belt, sit up SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT straight and keep your feet on the ADJUSTER floor in front of you. CAUTION The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Page 206 $10araEscalade.fm Page 206 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Comfort Guides (If equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt guides which provide comfort and support for some adults and chil- dren who have outgrown booster seats.
Page 207 $10araEscalade.fm Page 207 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 – To install the comfort guide: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure the belt is not twisted inserting the belt edges into and that the elastic cord is –...
Page 208: Safety Belt Extension
$10araEscalade.fm Page 208 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extension To remove the comfort guide: CAUTION 1. Squeeze the belt edges If the safety belt is not long The shoulder belt should go together and remove the belt enough to fasten around you, your over the shoulder and across from the comfort guide.
Page 209: Safety Belt Care
$10araEscalade.fm Page 209 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belts Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners for the Keep the safety belts clean and CAUTION driver and front passenger. dry. Pretensioners work only once. If A crash can damage the the pretensioners were activated CAUTION...
Page 210: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
$10araEscalade.fm Page 210 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash.
Page 211: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
$10araEscalade.fm Page 211 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 ■ SUPPLEMENTAL The chime and light will repeat if the passenger remains unbuckled RESTRAINTS and the vehicle is in motion. CAUTION The passenger safety belt warning light and chime may A crash can damage the restraint turn on if an object such as a brief- systems in your vehicle.
Page 212: Safety Belt Pretensioners
$10araEscalade.fm Page 212 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints SAFETY BELT These are dual-stage frontal air bags which adjust the amount PRETENSIONERS of restraint according to crash Your vehicle is equipped with severity. For moderate frontal safety belt pretensioners. Preten- impacts, the air bags inflate at a sioners help tighten the safety level less than full deployment.
Page 213 $10araEscalade.fm Page 213 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 – Vehicles equipped with dual-stage Your vehicle is also equipped with Rollover capable roof-mounted air bags have a seat position sensor two roof-mounted side impact air side impact air bags help reduce –...
Page 214 $10araEscalade.fm Page 214 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints If battery power is available, the CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) doors may automatically unlock, the interior lights may come on Air bags are designed to be Both the safety belt restraint and the fuel system may shut off used with the safety belts.
Page 215 $10araEscalade.fm Page 215 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION If you are too close to an A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is inflating air bag, it could restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air seriously injure you.
Page 216 $10araEscalade.fm Page 216 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) It is therefore recommended Frontal air bags are not Do not attach anything to the that child restraints be secured designed to inflate at all in area from where the air bag in a rear seat position even if the rollovers, rear collisions, or in...
Page 217 $10araEscalade.fm Page 217 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Changing or moving any parts of CAUTION CAUTION the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic Do not secure anything to the When an air bag inflates, it module, steering wheel, roof of your vehicle by routing leaves dust in the air.
Page 218 $10araEscalade.fm Page 218 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints In many severe crashes, During a crash, your vehicle may CAUTION windshields are broken by record information about the A crash severe enough to inflate vehicle deformation. Additional condition of the vehicle and how it the air bags may also damage windshield breakage may also...
Page 219 $10araEscalade.fm Page 219 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION Do not damage the air bag For up to ten seconds after the covers. ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air If you damage the covers, the bag can still inflate during air bag may not work properly.
Page 220: Passenger Sensing System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 220 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints NOTE: CAUTION The driver's frontal and seat- Have your vehicle serviced right mounted side-impact air bags away if the air bag light doesn't and the roof-mounted side- come on, or stays on, or comes impact air bags are not part of on when you are driving.
Page 221: Section 3
$10araEscalade.fm Page 221 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Note: The passenger sensing system The passenger air bag is also will turn off the passenger frontal turned off if there is a critical You may not see the system air bag under the following problem with the frontal air bag self-check when using the...
Page 222 $10araEscalade.fm Page 222 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Aftermarket equipment, such as SYSTEM OPERATION WITH A CAUTION seat covers, seat heaters and CHILD RESTRAINT seat massagers can affect the Keep the area under the Accident statistics show that performance of the passenger passenger seat or between the children are safer when properly...
Page 223 $10araEscalade.fm Page 223 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 When the vehicle is started with a CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) child restraint installed in the front A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is passenger seat, the "off" indicator restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air should appear in the passenger...
Page 224 $10araEscalade.fm Page 224 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints A thick layer of material (such Also make sure that the child as a blanket) or aftermarket equip- restraint is not trapped under the ment (such as seat covers, heaters vehicle's head restraint.
Page 225 $10araEscalade.fm Page 225 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 To maintain the correct seating A thick layer of material (such as a position, especially during vehicle blanket) or aftermarket equipment maneuvers and braking, the (such as seat covers, heaters or passenger should wear the safety massagers) can affect how the belt.
Page 226: Child Restraints
$10araEscalade.fm Page 226 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Note: CAUTION You may not see the system If the air bag light stays on or self-check when using the comes on while you are driving, vehicle remote-start feature to there may be a problem with start the engine.
Page 227 $10araEscalade.fm Page 227 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) After installing a child restraint, Never hold a baby in your arms An unsecured child restraint pull the shoulder belt all the while riding in a vehicle. During may be tossed about the way out of the retractor to set a crash a baby will become so...
Page 228 $10araEscalade.fm Page 228 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer’s instructions should state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint. CAUTION Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across...
Page 229 $10araEscalade.fm Page 229 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION A young child's hip bones are A child can be seriously injured If a child restraint is not still so small that the vehicle's or killed in a crash if the child is properly secured in the vehicle, regular safety belt may not not properly secured in the...
Page 230 $10araEscalade.fm Page 230 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints If you are using a vehicle safety Push and pull the child restraint in Also, do not use a child restraint belt equipped with the child different directions to make sure it that requires the top strap to restraint locking feature to secure is secure.
Page 231 $10araEscalade.fm Page 231 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) A child in a forward-facing child Although some vehicles are restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air seating position could be bag deactivation feature which seriously injured or killed if the is designed to turn off the passenger's air bag inflates and...
Page 232 $10araEscalade.fm Page 232 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints OLDER CHILDREN • With the child sitting all the CAUTION way back on the seat, with Older children who have When the vehicle is started with knees bent at the seat edge, outgrown booster seats should a child restraint installed in the buckle the safety belt around...
Page 233 $10araEscalade.fm Page 233 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 • Does the lap belt ﬁt low and The shoulder belt should not cross CAUTION snug on the hips, touching the the face or neck. thighs? A safety belt must be used by The lap part of the belt should be only one person at a time.
Page 234: Anchors For Child Restraints With Lower Attaching Points And Top Strap
$10araEscalade.fm Page 234 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints Anchors for Child CAUTION Restraints with Lower If a child restraint is not Attaching Points and Top attached to its anchorage Strap points, the restraint will not be This system is designed to make able to protect a child sitting installation of child restraints...
Page 235 $10araEscalade.fm Page 235 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 See "Child Restraints" earlier in this CAUTION section. Do not install a child restraint Also, see "Securing a Child using only the top strap anchor. Restraint with Lower Attaching Points and Top Strap"...
Page 236 $10araEscalade.fm Page 236 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints The top strap anchor brackets are located at the rear of the seat cushion There is also a top strap anchor for each seating position in the second row. bracket at the rear of the seat cushion for the third row seat which can be used to anchor a...
Page 237 $10araEscalade.fm Page 237 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 Also, do not use a child restraint CAUTION that requires the top strap to Each bracket is designed to be anchored in the third row anchor only one child restraint. passenger's side seating position.
Page 238 $10araEscalade.fm Page 238 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints SECURING A CHILD RESTRAINT WITH LOWER ATTACHING POINTS AND TOP STRAP CAUTION Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children left unattended could play with the safety belts. The belt could become wrapped •...
Page 239 $10araEscalade.fm Page 239 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 2 NOTICE CAUTION (Continued) After installing a child restraint, Folding an empty rear seat with pull the shoulder belt all the the safety belts secured may way out of the retractor to set cause damage to the safety belt the lock (if equipped).
Page 240 $10araEscalade.fm Page 240 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Seats and Restraints 5. Push and pull the child CAUTION restraint in different directions Each top strap anchor or set of to make sure it is secure. attaching points is designed to To remove the child restraint, hold only one child restraint.
Page 241 $10araEscalade.fm Page 241 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM ––– Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Star New Vehicle Break-In Period......243 Driving Guidelines For ting Keys..............243 All-Wheel Drive Vehicles ......269 PASS-Key ® III Plus Electronic Immobilizer Off-Road Driving ......... 270 System ............244 Before You Go Off-Roading......
Page 242 $10araEscalade.fm Page 242 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Traction............284 Suspension............. 289 Stabilitrak ® System ........284 Automatic Level Control ......289 Locking Rear Axle ........285 Magnetic Ride Control......... 290 Steering ............285 Road Sensing Suspension......290 Power Steering ..........285 Vehicle Loading ..........
Page 243: New Vehicle Break-In Period
$10araEscalade.fm Page 243 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ NEW VEHICLE NOTICE (Continued) BREAK-IN PERIOD • Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. NOTICE • Avoid making hard stops for Your vehicle doesn't need an the ﬁrst 320 km or so. Hard elaborate "break-in", however it stops with new brake linings will perform better in the long...
Page 244: Starting And Operating Instructions
$10araEscalade.fm Page 244 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions PASS-Key ® III Plus The vehicle comes with a double-sided key which is used for Electronic Immobilizer the ignition and all the door locks. System If you lose your keys, contact your Your vehicle is equipped with a dealer to obtain new ones.
Page 245 $10araEscalade.fm Page 245 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 See the following under "Driver Do not leave the key or the device PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL Information Center Messages" in that disarms the theft deterrent KEYS Section 1 for more information: system in the vehicle.
Page 246: Theft Deterrent System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 246 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions To program an additional key: 4. Within ﬁve seconds of turning off the ignition, insert the key 1. Verify that the new key has that you are programming stamped on it.
Page 247: Section 4
$10araEscalade.fm Page 247 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 3. Close all doors. If any other door, the liftgate or The pre-alarm should sound. the hood is opened without using The Security System Light Wait ten seconds for the full alarm the remote keyless entry transmit- will turn off after about to activate.
Page 248: Remote Keyless Entry
$10araEscalade.fm Page 248 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ REMOTE KEYLESS Lock ENTRY Press to lock all doors. Pressing the lock button on the Modifications made to this keyless entry transmitter also arms system by anyone other than an the theft deterrent system.
Page 249 $10araEscalade.fm Page 249 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Pressing the unlock button on the Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm Power Liftgate keyless entry transmitter also Press and release to locate your Press and hold to open and disarms the theft deterrent system. vehicle.
Page 250: Transmitter Range
$10araEscalade.fm Page 250 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range Remote Liftglass Release • You may have to replace the battery in your transmitter. See Press and hold to open the At times you may notice a the instructions for battery liftglass.
Page 251: Battery Replacement
$10araEscalade.fm Page 251 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Battery Replacement 4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Test the operation of the If REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE transmitter with your vehicle. KEY (replace battery in remote key) appears in the Driver Informa- NOTICE tion Center display, you should replace the battery in the keyless...
Page 252: Matching Transmitters
$10araEscalade.fm Page 252 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Matching Transmitters Vehicle Remote-Start See the following under "Driver Information Center" in Section 1 Matching transmitters to your If enabled, this feature allows you for more information: vehicle may be necessary if you to start the engine from outside •...
Page 253 $10araEscalade.fm Page 253 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 The vehicle’s doors will be Vehicle remote-start may activate locked. the following when the outside temperature is cold: When the vehicle starts, the parking lights will turn on. The •...
Page 254 $10araEscalade.fm Page 254 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions If the vehicle is left running, it will During remote-start engine To end remote-start engine runt- automatically shut off after runtime, do the following to ime without transitioning to 10 minutes unless you extend the transition the vehicle from normal vehicle operation, do any...
Page 255: Ignition Switch
$10araEscalade.fm Page 255 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ IGNITION SWITCH Note: The remote-start feature will not operate under any of the following • Laws in some regions may CAUTION conditions: restrict the use of remote- starters. •...
Page 256 $10araEscalade.fm Page 256 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions If the driver's door is opened 2. ACC (Accessory): In this while the key is in the ignition, position, you can operate your a chime will sound to remind electrical accessories while the you to remove the key from engine is off.
Page 257: Retained Accessory Power
$10araEscalade.fm Page 257 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ STARTING Retained Accessory Power 3. ON: The switch returns to the ON position after you start the INSTRUCTIONS Your vehicle has retained engine and release the switch. accessory power, which allows you Even with the engine off, NOTICE to operate the following electrical...
Page 258: Engine Starting
$10araEscalade.fm Page 258 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Engine Starting Turn your ignition key to START. Vehicle Remote-Start Do not push the accelerator pedal. This feature allows you to start the Make sure the parking brake is Let go of the key when the engine engine from outside the vehicle.
Page 259: Computer Controlled Cranking System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 259 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Computer Controlled Engine Starting Problems Failure to Start Cranking System If the engine doesn't start within NOTICE ten seconds, push your accelerator This feature helps start the engine pedal all the way down and Holding your key in START and protects components.
Page 260 $10araEscalade.fm Page 260 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Cold Weather Starting Engine Flooding If the engine starts, let it warm up before you drive. Do not race the When starting the engine in very If the engine doesn't start within engine when it is cold.
Page 261: Adjustable Accelerator And Brake Pedals
$10araEscalade.fm Page 261 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ ACTIVE FUEL Before you begin driving, press the brake pedal to confirm that the MANAGEMENT ™ pedal is adjusted to the correct Your engine is equipped with position for you. Active Fuel Management™.
Page 262: Transmission
$10araEscalade.fm Page 262 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRANSMISSION See the following under "Driver CAUTION Information Center" in Section 1 for more information: Do not shift out of P (Park) or Automatic Transmission N (Neutral) with the engine •...
Page 263 $10araEscalade.fm Page 263 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 The transmission also uses NOTICE adaptive shift controls. Damage to your transmission These controls compare key shift caused by shifting out of parameters to pre-programmed P R N D M P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the ideal shift conditions.
Page 264 $10araEscalade.fm Page 264 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Avoid leaving your vehicle while If you do not park your vehicle When you leave your vehicle, the engine is running. properly, it can roll. If you leave be sure the shift lever is fully in the engine running, it could P (Park) and the parking brake...
Page 265 $10araEscalade.fm Page 265 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 R (Reverse) N (Neutral) D (Drive) Use this to back up. In this position, the engine doesn't Use this position for normal connect with the wheels. You can driving in most street and highway At low vehicle speeds you can use use N (Neutral) to restart a stalled situations.
Page 266 $10araEscalade.fm Page 266 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions M (Manual Mode) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The displayed gear range MANUAL SHIFT MODE represents a requested range Use this position to manually select of available gears. It does not the gear range that best suits your To use this feature, do the indicate that the vehicle will...
Page 267 $10araEscalade.fm Page 267 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 To stop using the automatic transmission manual shift mode and return to fully automatic transmission operation, move the shift lever from M (Manual Mode) to D (Drive) to continue driving or P (Park) when the vehicle is stopped.
Page 268 $10araEscalade.fm Page 268 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions GRADE BRAKING AND CRUISE To turn grade braking on or off, If the vehicle is accelerating on a GRADE BRAKING press and release the tow/haul downhill grade, cruise grade button located at the end of the braking will automatically This feature is designed to assist...
Page 269: All-Wheel Drive
$10araEscalade.fm Page 269 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (IF ■ DRIVING GUIDELINES SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPPED) FOR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control VEHICLES All-wheel drive transmits engine system.
Page 270: Off-Road Driving
$10araEscalade.fm Page 270 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Off-Road Driving Many of the same design features If at all possible, avoid sharp turns that help make your vehicle or abrupt maneuvers. As with NOTICE responsive on paved roads during other vehicles of this type, failure poor weather conditions (features to operate this vehicle correctly...
Page 271: Before You Go Off-Roading
$10araEscalade.fm Page 271 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Before You Go Off-Roading To remove the lower air dam, do To reinstall the lower air dam: the following: 1. Line up each snap and push There are some things to do before 1.
Page 272: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
$10araEscalade.fm Page 272 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Loading Your Vehicle for You'll find other important CAUTION information in this manual. See Off-Road Driving • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled "Vehicle Loading", "Luggage There are some important things higher than the seatbacks can Carrier"...
Page 273: Environmental Concerns
$10araEscalade.fm Page 273 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas • Always carry a litter bag ... make sure all refuse is removed Off-road driving can provide It makes sense to plan your trip, from any campsite before wholesome and satisfying especially when going to a remote...
Page 274: Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving
$10araEscalade.fm Page 274 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Getting Familiar with Driving Off-Road CAUTION Off-Road Driving Controlling your vehicle is the key When you’re driving off-road, to successful off-road driving. One It’s a good idea to practice in an bouncing and quick changes in of the best ways to control your area that’s safe and close to home...
Page 275: Driving On Hills
$10araEscalade.fm Page 275 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Driving on Hills Approaching a Hill When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your Off-road driving often takes you When you approach a hill, you wheels can leave the ground. If up, down or across a hill.
Page 276: Driving Uphill
$10araEscalade.fm Page 276 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving Uphill Here are some other things to • What’s beyond the hill? Is there consider as you approach a hill. a cliff, an embankment, a Once you decide you can safely drop-off, a fence? Get out and •...
Page 277: Driving Downhill
$10araEscalade.fm Page 277 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Driving Downhill CAUTION CAUTION When off-roading takes you Turning or driving across Driving to the top (crest) of a downhill, you’ll want to consider a steep hills can be dangerous. hill at full speed can cause an number of things: You could lose traction, slide...
Page 278: Driving Across An Incline
$10araEscalade.fm Page 278 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving Across an Incline If you decide you can go down a When you drive across an hill safely, then try to keep your incline, however, the much Sooner or later, an off-road trail vehicle headed straight down, and more narrow track width (the...
Page 279: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
$10araEscalade.fm Page 279 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Driving in Mud, Sand, • Hidden obstacles can make the CAUTION steepness of the incline even Snow or Ice worse. If you drive across a rock Getting out on the downhill When you drive in mud, snow, with the uphill wheels, or if the (low) side of a vehicle stopped...
Page 280: Driving In Water
$10araEscalade.fm Page 280 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving in Water If at all possible, avoid sharp turns CAUTION or abrupt maneuvers. Heavy rain can mean flash flood- Driving through rushing water Hard packed snow and ice offer ing, and flood waters demand can be dangerous.
Page 281: After You Go Off-Roading
$10araEscalade.fm Page 281 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ VEHICLE PARKING After You Go Off-Roading Shifting Into P (Park) There are some things to do after CAUTION CAUTION you go off-roading. Avoid leaving your vehicle while If you do not park your vehicle •...
Page 282: Shifting Out Of P (Park)
$10araEscalade.fm Page 282 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Shifting Out of P (Park) In order to shift into P (Park), do If you must leave your vehicle with the following: the engine running, check that the Your vehicle has an automatic shift lever is fully in P (Park).
Page 283: Torque Lock
$10araEscalade.fm Page 283 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Torque Lock Ultrasonic Rear Parking If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever. Assist If you park your vehicle on a hill, 1. Apply and hold the brake make sure to apply the parking For information about this system, pedal.
Page 284: Rear Vision Camera
$10araEscalade.fm Page 284 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRACTION Rear Vision Camera Stabilitrak ® System This feature is designed to assist There are three systems that This system combines antilock the driver when the vehicle is control the vehicle: steering, brake, traction and stability shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 285: Locking Rear Axle
$10araEscalade.fm Page 285 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ STEERING ■ BRAKES Locking Rear Axle The locking rear axle can give If the engine stops as you're Power Steering added traction on snow, ice, etc. driving, brake normally but don't Normally, the locking axle pump your brakes.
Page 286: Disc Brake Wear Indicators
$10araEscalade.fm Page 286 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Disc Brake Wear Indicators CAUTION NOTICE Your vehicle has four-wheel disc The brake wear warning sound Improperly tightened wheel brakes. means that soon your brakes nuts can lead to brake pulsation Disc brake pads have built-in won’t work well.
Page 287: Brake Adjustment
$10araEscalade.fm Page 287 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Brake Adjustment Antilock Brake System Dynamic Rear Proportioning Every time you apply the brakes The antilock brake system helps to stop, your disc brakes adjust you maintain directional stability The Dynamic Rear Proportioning themselves for wear.
Page 288: Parking Brake
$10araEscalade.fm Page 288 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions If you begin to drive while the To release the parking brake, push parking brake is not yet released, the brake pedal down with your the brake system warning light will right foot and the parking brake flash and a chime will sound to pedal down with your left foot.
Page 289: Brake Assist
$10araEscalade.fm Page 289 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ SUSPENSION Brake Assist Automatic Level Control Your vehicle is equipped with a The suspension system in your This rear suspension level control brake assist feature. During a hard vehicle is designed to provide a system automatically adjusts your brake application, the system...
Page 290: Magnetic Ride Control
$10araEscalade.fm Page 290 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE LOADING Magnetic Ride Control Road Sensing Suspension Each corner of the vehicle is The Road Sensing Suspension CAUTION continuously adjusted to an system provides optimum ride and appropriate damping level based handling under a variety of vehicle Things you put inside your...
Page 291: Tire And Loading Information Label
$10araEscalade.fm Page 291 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 It is very important to know how CAUTION much weight your vehicle can carry. The components of your TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION vehicle are designed to provide This weight is called the Vehicle SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL FRONT...
Page 292: Certification/Tire Label
$10araEscalade.fm Page 292 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Certiﬁcation/Tire Label It also tells how many people can Maximum Front and Rear Axle ride in your vehicle and gives you Weights This label, located on the rear edge the Vehicle Capacity Weight.
Page 293: Add-On Equipment
$10araEscalade.fm Page 293 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ TRAILER TOWING Add-On Equipment NOTICE When your vehicle carries CAUTION Pulling a trailer improperly can removable items, you may need to damage your vehicle and result limit how many people can ride in If you don't use the correct in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle.
Page 294 $10araEscalade.fm Page 294 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions The maximum loaded trailer CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) weight you can pull with your If you have a rear-most window If exhaust does come into your vehicle depends on your intended open and you pull a trailer with vehicle through a window in use and what special equipment...
Page 295 $10araEscalade.fm Page 295 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 If you do decide to pull a trailer, • Trailering may be limited by • Don't tow a trailer at all during here are some important points: the vehicle's ability to carry the first 800 km your new vehi- tongue weight.
Page 296 $10araEscalade.fm Page 296 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions • When towing a trailer with • Your vehicle may show signs of CAUTION an automatic transmission, overheating if you turn your operate your vehicle in engine off immediately after If you are using a weight-carry- D (Drive).
Page 297: Tow/Haul Mode
$10araEscalade.fm Page 297 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Tow/Haul Mode The tow/haul mode is most effective when the combined Use this feature when pulling a weight of the vehicle and the heavy trailer. It helps by reducing trailer is at least 75% of the Gross the frequency of shifts and the Combination Weight Rating.
Page 298: Hitches
$10araEscalade.fm Page 298 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Hitches If you operate the vehicle in the This system interacts with the tow/haul mode when you are not automatic ride control system to It's important to have the correct pulling a trailer or when lightly provide optimum ride and hitch equipment.
Page 299 $10araEscalade.fm Page 299 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 To reinstall the cover, do the following: 1. Hold the cover at a 45° angle to the vehicle to align the tabs at the top of the cover with the slots on the rear fascia.
Page 300: Safety Chains
$10araEscalade.fm Page 300 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Turn Signals You should always attach chains Trailer brakes of adequate size are When towing a trailer, the arrows between your vehicle and your required on trailers of more than on your instrument cluster will trailer.
Page 301: Parking On Hills
$10araEscalade.fm Page 301 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Parking on Hills You should not park vehicles with CAUTION trailers on a grade (hill). However, CAUTION if you must park on a grade, follow Be sure the shift lever is in these steps: P (Park) and the parking brake When towing a trailer, avoid...
Page 302: Wiring Harness
$10araEscalade.fm Page 302 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions The 7-wire harness contains the *If you are charging a remote, following trailer circuits: non-vehicle battery, turn on the tow/haul mode to boost the • Yellow: Left stoplight and turn vehicle system voltage and signal properly charge the battery.
Page 303: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
$10araEscalade.fm Page 303 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 ■ RECREATIONAL Maintenance When Trailer ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL WIRING PROVISIONS Towing VEHICLE TOWING The wiring provisions are for the Your vehicle will need service more If you decide to tow your vehicle electric trailer brake controller and often when you're pulling a trailer.
Page 304 $10araEscalade.fm Page 304 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Starting and Operating Instructions TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON THE TWO WHEELS ON THE GROUND Your vehicle was not designed to GROUND AND TWO WHEELS UP ON A be towed with all four wheels on...
Page 305 $10araEscalade.fm Page 305 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 3 Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles The vehicle can be towed with the 5. Securely attach the vehicle rear wheels secured on a towing being towed to the dolly. Your vehicle was not designed to dolly.
Page 306 $10araEscalade.fm Page 306 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM...
Page 307 $10araEscalade.fm Page 307 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 - Service and Maintenance –––– Maintenance Guidelines........308 Parking Brake and P (Park) Doing Your Own Service Work .....308 Mechanism Check ........346 Ser- Accessories and Modifications ......309 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 347 vice Fuel ..............309 Tires ...............
Page 308: Service And Maintenance
$10araEscalade.fm Page 308 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE ■ DOING YOUR OWN If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service GUIDELINES SERVICE WORK manual. The required maintenance CAUTION intervals vary considerably between climates, geographical You can be injured and the locations, terrain and driving...
Page 309: Accessories And Modifications
$10araEscalade.fm Page 309 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ ACCESSORIES AND Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or MODIFICATIONS use of non-GM certified parts, Adding non-GM accessories to including control module modifi- your vehicle can affect your cations, is not covered by the vehi- vehicle's performance and safety.
Page 310 $10araEscalade.fm Page 310 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE (Continued) Use clean fuel only. Contami- Fuel containing oxygenates, Your vehicle was not designed nated fuel may reduce the life such as ethers and ethanol, may for fuels that contain methanol.
Page 311: Ethanol (E-85) Fuel
$10araEscalade.fm Page 311 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Ethanol (E-85) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is The use of gasoline with an an important part of the proper octane rating lower than that NOTICE maintenance of your vehicle. recommended may cause engine knock.
Page 312 $10araEscalade.fm Page 312 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance At a minimum, ethanol fuel Because your vehicle's fuel system NOTICE should meet either ASTM D 5798 is compatible with ethanol fuel, Some additives are not compat- or EN 15293 specifications. the fuel cap will be yellow with ible with E-85 fuel and may "E-85 or gasoline"...
Page 313: Fuel Additives (Bahrain And Qatar Only)
$10araEscalade.fm Page 313 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Fuel Additives (Bahrain When switching between gasoline Gasoline containing oxygenates, and E-85 fuel, add at least 11 L of such as ethers and ethanol, and Qatar Only) fuel. Drive the vehicle immediately may be available in your area.
Page 314: Filling The Tank
$10araEscalade.fm Page 314 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance The cap has a spring in it. If you let CAUTION go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. Replace it Fuel vapor is highly flammable. by turning it clockwise.
Page 315 $10araEscalade.fm Page 315 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Static electricity can ignite If you open the cap rapidly If you have to get a new cap, be gasoline vapor. You can be while pressure inside the tank is sure to get the right one.
Page 316 $10araEscalade.fm Page 316 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION • Never ﬁll a portable fuel To allow room for fuel expan- If a fire starts while you are container while it is in your sion in the fuel tank (caused by refueling, do not remove the vehicle.
Page 317: Hood Release
$10araEscalade.fm Page 317 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 NOTICE Don't spill fuel on the vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can damage your paint. If you do, wash it off as soon as possible. – ■ HOOD RELEASE Then push the secondary latch lever to the right located at the –...
Page 318: Engine Compartment
$10araEscalade.fm Page 318 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ ENGINE CAUTION CAUTION COMPARTMENT An electric cooling fan can start Be careful not to drop or spill even if the engine is not things that will burn onto a hot CAUTION running.
Page 319 $10araEscalade.fm Page 319 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Air Cleaner/Filter 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 3. Remote Positive Battery Terminal – 4. Battery 5. Oil Fill Cap 6.
Page 320: Engine Oil
$10araEscalade.fm Page 320 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Engine oil must be kept at correct CAUTION levels to help ensure proper Used oil filters and empty oil lubrication of the vehicle's engine. containers should not be It is normal for an engine to use disposed of with regular trash.
Page 321 $10araEscalade.fm Page 321 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Checking the Fluid Level NOTICE The best time to check the engine Don't add too much oil. If your oil level is when the oil is warm: engine has so much oil that the 1.
Page 322 $10araEscalade.fm Page 322 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance If you change the oil, be sure the NOTICE oil you use meets GM Standard GM 4718M and has the American Failure to use the recommend- Petroleum Institute Starburst ed oil can result in engine symbol on its container.
Page 323 $10araEscalade.fm Page 323 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 If you are unable to find oil of the recommended viscosity, then consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change and SAE 0W-30 use the chart to choose an alternative that meets the required...
Page 324 $10araEscalade.fm Page 324 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Change Intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals recommended in the Do not add anything to your The required oil and oil filter Maintenance Schedule for your engine oil.
Page 325 $10araEscalade.fm Page 325 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 After the CHANGE ENGINE OIL After you change the oil, you need NOTICE SOON (change engine oil soon) to reset the system. message comes on, change the Engine damage resulting from See the following under "Driver engine oil within the next improper maintenance is not...
Page 326: Engine Coolant
$10araEscalade.fm Page 326 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION The cooling system in your Adding only plain water or vehicle is pressurized. Only add a liquid other than the coolant when the cooling recommended coolant can be system or coolant is cold.
Page 327 $10araEscalade.fm Page 327 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Do not substitute any liquids If you use the proper coolant, An electric cooling fan can start for the proper coolant mixture. you do not need any extra even if the engine is not Otherwise, premature additives or inhibitors.
Page 328: Section 5
$10araEscalade.fm Page 328 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance If the surge tank is empty, see NOTICE "Engine Overheating" in Section 5 for the proper fill procedure. The surge tank cap is a pressure-type cap and must be If the coolant level is low, add a tightly installed to prevent cool- 50/50 mixture of water and...
Page 329: Automatic Transmission Fluid
$10araEscalade.fm Page 329 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 If a large amount of fluid is leaking NOTICE from the transmission, have your vehicle serviced before driving the Damage caused by the use vehicle further. of any fluid that is not recommended is not covered If you need to have your vehicle by your new vehicle warranty.
Page 330 $10araEscalade.fm Page 330 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL Check the fluid level carefully to be 4. To determine whether to sure you get an accurate reading. proceed with the cold check NOTICE procedure or the hot check The vehicle must be on a level procedure, following, press...
Page 331 $10araEscalade.fm Page 331 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 The fluid temperature ranges Cold Check Procedure After a cold check, perform a hot required for a cold check or a check at the first opportunity, Perform this fluid check procedure hot check are listed, following, once the fluid reaches normal when the transmission tempera-...
Page 332 $10araEscalade.fm Page 332 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance 4. Wait for 3 seconds, remove Note: the dipstick again and check • When adding ﬂuid, be careful the ﬂuid level. not to overﬁll. Keep the dipstick pointed Generally, less than 0.5 L of down to get an accurate ﬂuid is needed.
Page 333 $10araEscalade.fm Page 333 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Hot Check Procedure The fluid level rises as fluid temper- 3. With the engine running at ature increases, so it is important idle speed, lift the handle and Perform this fluid check procedure to ensure the transmission temper- remove the dipstick.
Page 334 $10araEscalade.fm Page 334 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance 5. Always recheck the ﬂuid level. Note: If inconsistent readings persist, • When adding ﬂuid, be careful check the transmission not to overﬁll. breather to be sure it is clean Generally, less than 0.5 L of and unclogged.
Page 335: Transfer Case Lubricant (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles)
$10araEscalade.fm Page 335 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Transfer Case Lubricant Front Axle Lubricant (All-Wheel Drive Vehicles) It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect Check the fluid at the intervals there is a leak in the system or you recommended in your Mainte- hear an unusual noise.
Page 336: Rear Axle Lubricant
$10araEscalade.fm Page 336 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Rear Axle Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 337: Power Steering Fluid
$10araEscalade.fm Page 337 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 • All-Wheel Drive Vehicles system inspected. The proper level is 1 mm to To check the fluid level: 19 mm below the bottom of 1. Turn off the ignition and let the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 338: Brake Master Cylinder Fluid
$10araEscalade.fm Page 338 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance If the level is low, add enough fluid It is not a good idea to "top off" to bring the level up to the proper your brake fluid. Adding brake area on the dipstick.
Page 339 $10araEscalade.fm Page 339 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 To prevent contamination of the CAUTION brake fluid, make sure the brake If there is too much brake fluid, reservoir and cap are thoroughly it can spill on the engine. The clean before removing the cap.
Page 340: Windshield Washer Fluid
$10araEscalade.fm Page 340 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance 1. Open the cap with the washer NOTICE symbol on it. Don't spill brake fluid on the 2. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can is full.
Page 341: Battery
$10araEscalade.fm Page 341 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Your vehicle is equipped with a CAUTION battery that requires no periodic Batteries have acid that can maintenance. burn you and gas that can When it is time for a new battery, explode.
Page 342: Air Cleaner/Filter
$10araEscalade.fm Page 342 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Air Cleaner/Filter A disposable air filter element is contained in the air cleaner. Inspect and change the filter at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Schedule. To remove and replace the air 2.
Page 343 $10araEscalade.fm Page 343 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 3. Away from the vehicle’s 4. Clean the air ﬁlter sealing CAUTION engine compartment, lightly surface and the ﬁlter housing. shake the ﬁlter to release loose Operating the engine with the 5.
Page 344: Starter Switch Check
$10araEscalade.fm Page 344 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ STARTER SWITCH ■ AUTOMATIC 1. Apply the regular brake pedal and set the parking brake. CHECK TRANSMISSION SHIFT See "Parking Brake" in Section LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM CAUTION 3 for information on how to CHECK properly set and release the...
Page 345: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
$10araEscalade.fm Page 345 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ IGNITION 1. Park on a level surface, set the 4. Without applying the regular parking brake ﬁrmly and shift brake pedal, try to move the TRANSMISSION LOCK the automatic transmission gear shift lever out of P (Park) CHECK into P (Park).
Page 346: Parking Brake Andp (Park) Mechanism Check
$10araEscalade.fm Page 346 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ PARKING BRAKE AND Park the vehicle on a steep grade • To check the strength of the with the vehicle facing downhill. P (Park) mechanism: P (PARK) MECHANISM Set the parking brake and apply With the engine running, shift CHECK...
Page 347: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
$10araEscalade.fm Page 347 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Engine Oil To determine the needed oil quality and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" earlier in this section. ®...
Page 348 $10araEscalade.fm Page 348 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS (CONTINUED) USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT ® Hood Hinges Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube (GM part no. 12346241). ® Body Door Hinge Pins, Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube (GM part no. 12346241). Liftgate Hinge and Link- age, Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge...
Page 349: Tires
$10araEscalade.fm Page 349 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ TIRES CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with • Do not underinﬂate your tires. Do not use more than one high-quality tires made by a Underinﬂating the tires could compact spare tire at a time on leading tire manufacturer.
Page 350: Inflation
$10araEscalade.fm Page 350 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance INFLATION 22-Inch Tires Maintaining the cold tire pressure indicated on the tire information If your vehicle is equipped with the See the tire information label label leads to better fuel economy, 22-inch P285/45R22 size tires, for your vehicle's tire inflation longer tire life, a more comfortable...
Page 351 $10araEscalade.fm Page 351 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 To check and adjust tire If the pressure is low, add air until NOTICE pressure: you reach the recommended Improper tire pressure pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are promotes adverse effects in tire properly inflated simply by looking If you overfill the tire, release air by...
Page 352: Tire Pressure Monitor
$10araEscalade.fm Page 352 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Tire Pressure Monitor HIGH SPEED OPERATION If the vehicle is equipped with P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size CAUTION NOTICE tires and you will be driving at speeds of 160 km/h or faster, Driving at high speeds, Modifications made to the tire where it is legal, set the cold infla-...
Page 353 $10araEscalade.fm Page 353 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 If you get the low tire pressure Check your tires at least once a warning, stop as soon as possible, month. Don't forget your spare check all the tires for damage tire.
Page 354 $10araEscalade.fm Page 354 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance vehicle. The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR you about a low tire pressure SYSTEM PROBLEMS Make sure the replacement tire is condition, but it does not replace compatible with your tire pressure The low tire pressure warning light normal tire maintenance.
Page 355 $10araEscalade.fm Page 355 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 This message and/or the low tire • The original tires or wheels on TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR pressure light may appear under your vehicle were replaced SENSOR IDENTIFICATION the following conditions: with tires or wheels not CODES compatible with the tire...
Page 356 $10araEscalade.fm Page 356 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance To reset the tire pressure 2. Turn the ignition on but do 5. Remove the valve cap from monitor: not start the engine. the valve stem and increase or decrease the tire air pressure Note: 3.
Page 357: Inspection And Rotation
$10araEscalade.fm Page 357 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 INSPECTION AND 6. Repeat the procedure for each If SERVICE TIRE MONITOR of the remaining tires in the SYSTEM (service tire monitor ROTATION following order: right front system) appears on the Driver Check your tires and wheels tire, right rear tire, then left Information Center display, the...
Page 358 $10araEscalade.fm Page 358 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Incorrect wheel nuts or the parts to which it is fastened, improperly tightened wheel can make the wheel nuts nuts can cause the wheel to become loose after a time.
Page 359: Tire Replacement
$10araEscalade.fm Page 359 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 TIRE REPLACEMENT NOTICE The rubber in your vehicle’s tires Improperly tightened wheel degrades over time, even if the nuts can lead to brake pulsation tires are not used. Various and rotor damage.
Page 360 $10araEscalade.fm Page 360 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Note: Some commercial truck When replacing tires, you should CAUTION tires may not have tread wear use the same size, load range, indicators. speed rating and construction Mixing brands, sizes or types of type as the original tires on the tires on your vehicle (other than The tire information label says...
Page 361 $10araEscalade.fm Page 361 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Using a tire or wheel size other CAUTION CAUTION than the size originally installed on your vehicle may cause problems If you add different sized Never drive faster than the or damage to various vehicle wheels, and then if tires not speed for which your tires are...
Page 362: Tire Chains
$10araEscalade.fm Page 362 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance TIRE CHAINS CAUTION NOTICE (Continued) CAUTION If you use bias-ply tires on your Use another type of traction vehicle, the wheel rim flanges device only if its manufacturer Do not use tire chains.
Page 363: Wheels
$10araEscalade.fm Page 363 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ WHEELS Wheel Replacement CAUTION Replace any wheel that is bent, Using the wrong replacement Wheel Alignment and Tire cracked, or badly rusted or parts could be dangerous. It Balancing corroded.
Page 364 $10araEscalade.fm Page 364 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Putting a used wheel on the Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Incorrect wheel nuts or vehicle is dangerous. the parts to which it is fastened, improperly tightened wheel can make the wheel nuts nuts can cause the wheel to...
Page 365: Vehicle Identification Number
$10araEscalade.fm Page 365 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 The number may also be found in NOTICE one or more of the following Improperly tightened wheel locations: nuts can lead to brake pulsation • the chassis and/or underframe SAMPLE4UX1M072675 and rotor damage.
Page 366: Service Parts Identification Label
$10araEscalade.fm Page 366 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ SERVICE PARTS ■ FUSES AND CIRCUIT If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, IDENTIFICATION LABEL BREAKERS you can borrow one that has the This label is located inside the same amperage.
Page 367 $10araEscalade.fm Page 367 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Note: Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and features listed. NOTICE Do not spill liquids on the – vehicle’s electrical components, or damage may occur. You can remove fuses with a fuse Look at the silver-colored band Always reinstall the fuse block...
Page 368: Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block
$10araEscalade.fm Page 368 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Fuse Circuits Protected Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module Dome Lights; Left Turn Signal Left Turn Signal; Stoplight Instrument Panel Back Lighting Right Turn Signal; Stoplight Universal Transmitter Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Func- tion) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Function)
Page 369 $10araEscalade.fm Page 369 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Continued) Fuse Circuits Protected Fuse Circuits Protected Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Func- Circuit Breaker tion) Left Side Power Window Rear Seat Entertainment (If Harness Connector equipped) –...
Page 370: Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
$10araEscalade.fm Page 370 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Fuse Circuits Protected HEAD- Headliner Wiring Connector 3 LINER 3 HEAD- Headliner Wiring Connector 2 LINER 2 HEADLINER BODY 2 HEAD- Headliner Wiring Connector 1 HEADLINER LINER 1 BODY 1 SEO/ Not Used...
Page 371: Underhood Electrical Center
$10araEscalade.fm Page 371 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Name Circuits Protected Left Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Lights Engine Controls Engine Control Module; Throttle Control Not Used – Front Washer Oxygen Sensors Antilock Brake System 2 – Trailer Back-up Lights Left Low-Beam Headlight Engine Control Module (Battery) –...
Page 372 $10araEscalade.fm Page 372 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Name Circuits Protected Name Circuits Protected Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Oxygen Sensors Left High-Beam Headlight Transmission Controls (Ignition) Not Used Fuel Pump Sunroof (If equipped) Fuel System Control Module Key Ignition System;...
Page 373 $10araEscalade.fm Page 373 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Name Circuits Protected Name Circuits Protected Liftgate Release Automatic Level Control Compressor Air Bag System (Battery) Not Used Instrument Cluster Cooling Fan 2 Not Used Antilock Brake System 1 –...
Page 374 $10araEscalade.fm Page 374 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Name Circuits Protected Name Circuits Protected FUEL Fuel Pump Relay Usage FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Parking Lights FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed LAMP Cooling Fan Control REAR...
Page 375: Bulb Replacement
$10araEscalade.fm Page 375 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ BULB REPLACEMENT High Intensity Discharge Light Emitting Diode Lighting Lighting Your vehicle may be equipped See your dealer for any bulb with light emitting diode head- changing procedure not listed in CAUTION lights.
Page 376 $10araEscalade.fm Page 376 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance 4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps for installation. Be sure to properly align the holes in the assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins. Backup Lights License lights 1.
Page 377: Replacement Bulb Specifications
$10araEscalade.fm Page 377 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 ■ REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS See your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section. Backup Lights ..........................7440 License lights..........................W5W – – – – 377 . . .
Page 378: Specifications And Capacities
$10araEscalade.fm Page 378 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Component Speciﬁcations 6.2 L V8 Engine Type............................. V8 VIN Code ............................F Horsepower...................... 329 kW @ 6000 rpm Engine Torque ....................616 Nm @ 4400 rpm Oil Filter ............
Page 379: Capacities (Approximate)
$10araEscalade.fm Page 379 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 Capacities (Approximate) Fuel Tank Escalade ..........................98.4 L Escalade ESV..........................119.2 L Crankcase (Quantity With Filter)*†....................5.7 L Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)† ..............5.7 L – Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R-134a)....................‡ Transfer Case† ..........................1.4 L Cooling System†...
Page 380: Appearance Care
$10araEscalade.fm Page 380 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Service and Maintenance ■ APPEARANCE CARE Wheels and Tires NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION When cleaning aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, do not To prevent damage to chrome- Care should be taken to avoid use strong soaps, chemicals, plated wheels and trim, always contamination of the safety belt...
Page 381 $10araEscalade.fm Page 381 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 4 To wash the wheels on your NOTICE NOTICE vehicle, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with water and a mild Do not drive your vehicle When using a petroleum-based detergent.
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Page 383 $10araEscalade.fm Page 383 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 - Problems on the Road –––– – Jump Starting ..........384 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck......418 Towing............388 Rocking Your Vehicle ........418 Engine Overheating ........389 Recovery Hooks .......... 419 Prob Checking and Adding Coolant.....392 Data Collection and Event Data Recorders...
Page 384: Problems On The Road
$10araEscalade.fm Page 384 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road ■ JUMP STARTING CAUTION CAUTION If your battery has run down, you Batteries have acid that can Every new GM vehicle uses a may use another vehicle with a burn you and gas that can battery that requires no 12-volt battery and some jumper...
Page 385 $10araEscalade.fm Page 385 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 To jump start your vehicle, CAUTION NOTICE follow these steps: To ensure that the vehicles do If you leave the radio or other NOTICE not roll, set the parking brake accessories on, they could be firmly on both vehicles involved badly damaged.
Page 386 $10araEscalade.fm Page 386 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road 3. Now open the hood and CAUTION locate the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals. Check that the jumper cables don’t have any loose or missing CAUTION insulation.
Page 387 $10araEscalade.fm Page 387 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 6. Now take the negative (-) (black) cable. First connect it to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use the remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch metal yet.
Page 388: Towing
$10araEscalade.fm Page 388 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road ■ TOWING 10. Remove the cables in reverse NOTICE order to prevent electrical See your dealer or a professional shorting. Damage to your vehicle may towing service if you need to have result from electrical shorting if Replace the red remote your vehicle towed.
Page 389: Engine Overheating
$10araEscalade.fm Page 389 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 The engine coolant temperature CAUTION gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the pointer reaches Continued operation of an the shaded warning area of the overheated engine may result gage, the engine is too hot! in a fire and the possibility of personal injury and/or severe...
Page 390 $10araEscalade.fm Page 390 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road If you get the overheat warning If the coolant temperature CAUTION with no sign of steam: gage still shows an overheated condition, pull over, stop and park An electric cooling fan can start 1.
Page 391 $10araEscalade.fm Page 391 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 If the coolant is leaking, have it CAUTION fixed immediately. Do not run the engine if there is If the coolant is not leaking and a leak. All the coolant could leak the engine is overheated, the out and cause an engine fire.
Page 392: Checking And Adding Coolant
$10araEscalade.fm Page 392 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road Checking and Adding Overheat Protection Mode Avoid driving an extended distance and/or towing a trailer Coolant If you still have the overheat while driving in this mode. warning, the engine has a feature CAUTION whereby it alternates firing groups...
Page 393 $10araEscalade.fm Page 393 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Adding only plain water or The cooling system in your Do not substitute any liquids for a liquid other than the vehicle is designed to use the proper coolant mixture.
Page 394 $10araEscalade.fm Page 394 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road IF COOLANT IS VISIBLE IN THE SURGE TANK: If coolant is visible in the tank but the level is not up to the FULL COLD mark, wait a while for the engine to cool, then add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and ®...
Page 395 $10araEscalade.fm Page 395 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 4. If the level in the surge tank NOTICE has dropped, add more of the coolant mixture to bring the The surge tank cap is a level back up to the proper pressure-type cap and must be mark.
Page 396: Changing A Flat Tire
$10araEscalade.fm Page 396 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road ■ CHANGING A FLAT CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) TIRE Avoid further tire and wheel To help prevent the vehicle damage by driving very slowly from moving while changing CAUTION to a level place to change your the flat tire:...
Page 397 $10araEscalade.fm Page 397 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 CAUTION Do not use more than one compact spare tire at a time on your vehicle. Drive with caution while the compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. –...
Page 398 $10araEscalade.fm Page 398 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road 3. Remove the jack tools from the storage bag. - Wheel Wrench - Jack Handle - Jack Handle Extensions 4. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks.
Page 399 $10araEscalade.fm Page 399 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 7. Tire/Wheel Retainer 8. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (with valve stem pointed down) 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool 11. Tire Lock – CAUTION To help avoid personal injury and property damage, never –...
Page 400 $10araEscalade.fm Page 400 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road To access the spare tire hoist Assemble the wheel wrench and Use the hook on the wheel wrench cover, you must first remove the the two jack handle extensions. to pull the hoist cable towards you hitch cover.
Page 401 $10araEscalade.fm Page 401 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 Once the tire/wheel retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull the retainer and the guide pin through the wheel opening. –...
Page 402: Changing The Flat Tire
$10araEscalade.fm Page 402 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road Changing the Flat Tire If the wheel of the flat tire has a center cap, use the chisel end of the wrench to carefully pry it off. Loosen the wheel nuts with the Place the jack under the jacking wheel wrench.
Page 403 $10araEscalade.fm Page 403 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 – Assemble the jack handle extensions (as needed) and the jack handle. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you will need to attach – both jack handle extensions.
Page 404 $10araEscalade.fm Page 404 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle or extension and turn it clockwise to raise the jack head to the jacking point. Raise the jack until the jack head fits firmly into place.
Page 405 $10araEscalade.fm Page 405 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 CAUTION CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Never use oil or grease on the parts to which it is fastened, studs, nuts or bolts. If you do, can make the wheel nuts the nuts or bolts might come become loose after a time.
Page 406 $10araEscalade.fm Page 406 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road CAUTION NOTICE Incorrect wheel nuts or Improperly tightened wheel improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation nuts can cause the wheel to and rotor damage. To avoid become loose and even come expensive brake repairs, evenly off.
Page 407: Storing Tire And Jacking Equipment
$10araEscalade.fm Page 407 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 Storing Tire and Jacking When you reinstall the full-size See "Storing Tire and Jacking wheel and tire, you must also Equipment" later in this section for Equipment reinstall the center cap, if more information.
Page 408 $10araEscalade.fm Page 408 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool 11. Tire Lock The following are the main 4. Jack Handle Extensions components of the spare tire 5.
Page 409 $10araEscalade.fm Page 409 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 To restow the tire under the vehicle in the spare tire carrier, do the following: 1. Place the tire on the ground near the rear of the vehicle. Be sure the tire valve stem faces down and to the rear.
Page 410 $10araEscalade.fm Page 410 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road 4. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions. 5. Insert the hoist end (open end) of the extension into the hole in the bumper. Connect the extension onto the hoist shaft.
Page 411 $10araEscalade.fm Page 411 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 6. Turn the wheel wrench 8. When the tire is raised against clockwise to raise the tire off the underside of the vehicle, the ground. continue turning the wrench until you hear two clicks or Make sure the retainer is fully feel it skip twice.
Page 412 $10araEscalade.fm Page 412 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road Jacking Equipment Storage CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger's compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 413: Secondary Latch System
$10araEscalade.fm Page 413 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 Secondary Latch System Restow the jacking equipment in 4. Turn the knob clockwise to the proper storage areas. secure the jack tightly in the The secondary latch is designed to mounting bracket.
Page 414 $10araEscalade.fm Page 414 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. Tighten and loosen the cable at least two times. If the tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 11 of this procedure.
Page 415 $10araEscalade.fm Page 415 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 9. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving up and is held ﬁrmly in place. The secondary latch should release. The spare tire is now balancing on the jack.
Page 416 $10araEscalade.fm Page 416 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road 11. Disconnect the handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand.
Page 417: Spare Tire
$10araEscalade.fm Page 417 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 Spare Tire Once the tire/wheel retainer It is all right to drive your vehicle is separated from the guide temporarily with the spare tire Although the spare tire was fully pin, tilt the retainer at the installed.
Page 418: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
$10araEscalade.fm Page 418 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road ■ IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS Rocking Your Vehicle NOTICE STUCK To free your vehicle when it is Spinning the wheels can stuck: If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, destroy parts of the vehicle, mud, ice or snow, you will need to 1.
Page 419: Recovery Hooks
$10araEscalade.fm Page 419 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 3. Shift the transmission back CAUTION and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning Always pull the vehicle straight the wheels as little as possible. out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.
Page 420: Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
$10araEscalade.fm Page 420 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Problems on the Road ■ DATA COLLECTION Some modules may also record Data is recorded only if a non-triv- data about how you operate the ial crash situation occurs. AND EVENT DATA vehicle, such as the rate of fuel In most cases, data is recorded for RECORDERS...
Page 421 $10araEscalade.fm Page 421 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM Section 5 While no personal data is recorded Data that GM collects or receives See the separate navigation/enter- by the event data recorder, law may also be used for GM research tainment system manual for enforcement agencies or others needs or may be made available to...

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Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls

Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls

Stabilitrak ® System

Accessory Power Outlets

Lights

Instrument Panel Switchbank

Heating and Air Conditioning System

Sound System and Clock

Navigation System

Controls Mounted on Steering Wheel/Column

Multifunction Lever

Cruise Control

Mirrors

Windows

Doors

Rear Cargo Area

Overhead Area and Roof

Storage

Ashtray and Lighter

Battery Rundown Protection

Retained Accessory Power

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Electric Power Management

Memory Feature

Section 2 - Seats and Restraints

Seat Controls

Safety Belts

Supplemental Restraints

Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions

New Vehicle Break-In Period

Keys

Theft Deterrent System

Remote Keyless Entry

Ignition Switch

Starting Instructions

Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals

Active Fuel Management

Transmission

Driving Guidelines for All-Wheel Drive Vehicles

All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle Parking

Traction

Steering

Brakes

Suspension

Vehicle Loading

Trailer Towing

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Section 4 - Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Guidelines

Doing Your Own Service Work

Fuel

Accessories and Modifications

Hood Release

Engine Compartment

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Component Specifications

System Check

Starter Switch Check

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

Parking Brake Andp (Park) Mechanism Check

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Tires

Wheels

Vehicle Identification Number

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Service Parts Identification Label

Bulb Replacement

Replacement Bulb Specifications

Specifications and Capacities

Vehicle Top Speed

Appearance Care

Section 5 - Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Towing

Engine Overheating

Changing a Flat Tire

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Data Collection and Event Data Recorders