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Cadillac 2012 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual (538 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.88 MB

2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade Esv Owner Manual

2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Index
  4
  - Onstar
    5
  - In Brief
    7
  - Information
    9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
  - Door Locks
    11
  - Seat Adjustment
    14
  - Memory Features
    15
  - Second Row Seats
    16
  - Heated and Ventilated Seats
    16
  - Third Row Seats
    16
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    17
  - Safety Belts
    17
  - Mirror Adjustment
    18
  - Interior Lighting
    20
  - Exterior Lighting
    21
  - Climate Controls
    23
  - Vehicle Features
    24
  - Portable Audio Devices
    24
  - Mobile Apps
    25
  - Universal Remote System
    28
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    28
- Maintenance
  30
  - Performance and Maintenance
    30
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    31
  - Onstar Overview
    32
  - Windows
    33
  - Keys and Locks
    34
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
    35
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    35
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    37
  - Power Door Locks
    39
  - Delayed Locking
    40
  - Lockout Protection
    40
  - Safety Locks
    40
  - Automatic Door Locks
    40
  - Doors
    41
  - Power Assist Steps
    44
  - Vehicle Security
    45
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    45
  - Immobilizer Operation
    46
  - Exterior Mirrors
    48
  - Power Mirrors
    48
  - Convex Mirrors
    48
  - Interior Mirrors
    49
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    49
  - Heated Mirrors
    49
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror
    49
  - Windows
    50
  - Power Windows
    51
  - Roof
    53
  - Sun Visors
    53
  - Seats and Restraints
    55
  - Head Restraints
    56
  - Front Seats
    57
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    57
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    57
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    58
  - Memory Seats
    59
  - Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    61
  - Rear Seats
    62
  - Heated Rear Seats
    62
  - Safety Belts
    69
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    70
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    71
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    77
  - Lap Belt
    77
  - Safety Belt Extender
    78
  - Safety Belt Care
    78
  - Safety System Check
    78
  - Airbag System
    79
  - Where Are the Airbags
    81
  - When Should an Airbag Inflate
    83
  - How Does an Airbag Restrain
    85
  - What Makes an Airbag Inflate
    85
  - What will You See after
    86
  - Passenger Sensing System
    87
  - Airbag System Check
    94
  - Child Restraints
    95
  - Older Children
    95
  - Infants and Young Children
    97
  - Child Restraint Systems
    99
  - Where to Put the
    101
  - Latch System
    103
  - Securing Child Restraints
    110
  - Rear Seat Position
    110
  - Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
    114
  - Storage
    117
  - Storage Compartments
    117
  - Armrest Storage
    118
  - Rear Storage
    118
  - Roof Rack System
    119
Controls

121
- Instruments and Controls
  121
- Controls
  122
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    122
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    122
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    124
  - Horn
    124
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    124
  - Rear Window
    125
  - Wiper/Washer
    125
  - Compass
    125
  - Clock
    127
  - Power Outlets
    128
  - Cigarette Lighter
    129
  - Ashtrays
    130
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  130
  - Instrument Cluster
    131
  - Speedometer
    132
- Fuel Gauge
  132
- Odometer
  132
- Tachometer
  132
- Trip Odometer
  132
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  133
- Safety Belt Reminders
  133
- Airbag Readiness Light
  134
- Passenger Airbag Status
  134
  - Indicator
    134
- Charging System Light
  136
  - Indicator Lamp
    136
- Brake System Warning
  139
  - Light
    139
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  140
- OFF Light
  140
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  140
- Tire Pressure Light
  141
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak
  141
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  142
- High-Beam on Light
  142
- Security Light
  142
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  143
- Information Displays Driver Information
  143
  - Center (DIC)
    143
- Lamps on Reminder
  143
- Vehicle Messages
  148
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
  149
- Brake System Messages
  149
- Door Ajar Messages
  149
- Engine Cooling System
  150
  - Messages
    150
- Engine Oil Messages
  151
- Engine Power Messages
  152
- Fuel System Messages
  152
- Key and Lock Messages
  152
- Lamp Messages
  152
  - Messages
    153
    
    Object Detection System Messages
    153
    
    Ride Control System Messages
    154
    
    Airbag System Messages
    155
  - Tire Messages
    156
  - Transmission Messages
    157
  - Vehicle Reminder
    157
    
    Messages
    157
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    157
- Vehicle Personalization
  158
- Universal Remote System
  166
  - Programming
    166
  - Universal Remote System
    172
    
    Operation
    172
Lighting

173
- Lighting Features
  173
- Lighting
  174
- Daytime Running
  177
  - Lamps (DRL)
    177
- Exterior Lamps off
  177
  - Reminder
    177
- Flash-To-Pass
  177
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  177
- Automatic Headlamp
  178
  - System
    178
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  179
- Turn and Lane-Change
  179
  - Signals
    179
- Fog Lamps
  180
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  180
  - Control
    181
- Dome Lamps
  181
  - Lighting Features
    181
- Entry Lighting
  181
- Exit Lighting
  181
- Reading Lamps
  181
- Battery Load Management
  182
- Battery Power Protection
  182
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Navigation

183
- Infotainment System
  184
- Introduction
  184
  - Infotainment
    184
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    185
  - Overview
    186
- Radio
  191
  - AM-FM Radio
    191
  - Satellite Radio
    197
  - Radio Reception
    199
  - Rear Side Window
    199
  - Antenna
    199
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    200
  - CD/DVD Player
    200
- Audio Players
  200
  - Mp3
    209
  - Auxiliary Devices
    212
  - Rear Seat Entertainment
    213
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  213
  - (Headrest DVD)
    223
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    242
    
    System
    242
- Using the Navigation
  244
  - System
    244
- Maps
  245
- Navigation Symbols
  247
- Destination
  252
- Configure Menu
  266
- Global Positioning
  278
  - System (GPS)
    278
- Vehicle Positioning
  279
- If the System Needs
  280
  - Service
    280
- Map Data Updates
  280
- Problems with Route
  280
  - Guidance
    280
- Database Coverage
  281
  - Explanations
    281
  - Database Coverage Explanations
    281
- Voice Recognition
  282
- Bluetooth
  285
- Phone
  285
  - Air Vents
    293
  - Air Vents
    299
9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes

301
- Driving and Operating
  301
  - Driving Information
    302
    
    Distracted Driving
    302
    
    Defensive Driving
    303
    
    Drunk Driving
    303
    
    Braking
    304
    
    Control of a Vehicle
    304
    
    Steering
    304
    
    Loss of Control
    305
    
    Off-Road Recovery
    305
    
    Off-Road Driving
    306
    
    Driving on Wet Roads
    311
    
    Highway Hypnosis
    312
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    312
    
    Winter Driving
    313
    
    If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    315
    
    Vehicle Load Limits
    316
  - Starting and Operating
    321
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    321
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    322
  - Ignition Positions
    322
  - Starting the Engine
    324
  - Engine Heater
    325
  - Retained Accessory
    326
    
    Power (RAP)
    326
  - Shifting into Park
    326
  - Shifting out of Park
    327
  - Parking over Things
    328
    
    That Burn
    328
  - Active Fuel Management
    328
  - Engine Exhaust
    329
  - Automatic Transmission
    330
  - Manual Mode
    333
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    333
  - All-Wheel Drive
    334
  - Drive Systems
    334
    
    Antilock Brake
    335
    
    System (ABS)
    335
  - Brakes
    335
    
    Antilock Brake System (Abs)
    335
    
    Brake Assist
    336
    
    Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    336
    
    Parking Brake
    336
  - Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak
    337
    
    System
    337
    
    Automatic Level Control
    340
    
    Continuous Damping
    340
    
    Control (CDC)
    340
    
    Locking Rear Axle
    340
    
    Road Sensing Suspension
    340
    
    Cruise Control
    341
  - Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    344
    
    Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
    345
    
    Camera (RVC)
    348
    
    Rear Vision
    348
    
    Fuel
    351
    
    California Fuel
    352
    
    Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    352
    
    Recommended Fuel
    352
    
    Fuel Additives
    353
    
    Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    354
    
    Filling the Tank
    355
    
    Container
    356
    
    Filling a Portable Fuel
    356
  - Towing General Towing
    357
    
    Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    357
    
    Information
    357
    
    Trailer Towing
    361
    
    Towing Equipment
    365
    
    Control (TSC)
    369
    
    Trailer Sway
    369
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    369
    
    Add-On Electrical
    369
    
    Equipment
    369
Vehicle Care

371
- Accessories and
  373
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
  373
- California Proposition 65
  373
  - Warning
    373
- Vehicle Care
  373
- Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own
  374
  - Service Work
    374
  - Hood
    374
  - Engine Oil
    377
  - Engine Oil Life System
    379
- Automatic Transmission
  380
  - Fluid
    380
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    380
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    383
  - Cooling System
    385
- Engine Coolant
  386
- Engine Overheating
  389
- Engine Fan
  392
- Overheated Engine Protection
  392
  - Operating Mode
    392
- Power Steering Fluid
  392
- Washer Fluid
  393
- Brake Fluid
  395
- All-Wheel Drive
  397
- Battery
  397
- Front Axle
  398
- Rear Axle
  399
- Starter Switch Check
  400
  - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
    400
- Ignition Transmission Lock
  401
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  401
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  402
- Glass Replacement
  403
- Headlamp Aiming
  403
- Bulb Replacement
  405
- Back-Up Lamps
  406
- High Intensity Discharge
  406
  - (HID) Lighting
    406
- LED Lighting
  406
- License Plate Lamp
  407
- Replacement Bulbs
  407
- Electrical System Electrical System
  408
  - Overload
    408
- Engine Compartment Fuse
  409
- Fuses and Circuit
  409
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block
  413
- Wheels and Tires
  416
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  417
- Tire Designations
  418
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  419
- Tire Pressure
  422
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    423
  - Operation
    425
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    425
- Tire Inspection
  427
- Tire Rotation
  428
- When It Is Time for New
  429
- Buying New Tires
  430
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  432
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  432
- Wheel Alignment and Tire
  434
  - Balance
    434
  - Wheel Replacement
    434
  - Tire Chains
    435
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    435
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    437
  - Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    443
  - Tire Changing
    444
  - Secondary Latch System
    455
  - Full-Size Spare Tire
    457
- Jump Starting
  458
  - Towing the Vehicle
    463
  - Recreational Vehicle
    463
  - Towing
    463
- Appearance Care
  466
  - Exterior Care
    466
  - Interior Care
    469
  - Floor Mats
    472
- Service and Maintenance
  473
  - Maintenance
    475
  - Services
    481
  - Lubricants, and Parts
    485
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    487
- Maintenance Records
  488
  - Technical Data
    491
  - Vehicle Data
    492
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    493

Cadillac 2012 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual (538 pages)

2012

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.68 MB

In Brief

7
- Table of Contents
  7
- Instrument Panel
  8
  - In Brief
    8
    
    Instrument Panel
    8
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    10
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    10
    
    System
    10
    
    Door Locks
    11
    
    Liftgate
    12
    
    Windows
    13
    
    Seat Adjustment
    14
    
    Memory Features
    15
    
    Heated and Ventilated
    16
    
    Seats
    16
    
    Second Row Seats
    16
    
    Third Row Seats
    16
    
    Adjustment
    17
    
    Head Restraint
    17
    
    Safety Belts
    17
    
    Mirror Adjustment
    18
    
    Passenger Sensing
    18
    
    System
    18
  - Interior Lighting
    20
  - Steering Wheel
    20
    
    Adjustment
    20
  - Throttle and Brake Pedal
    20
  - Exterior Lighting
    21
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    22
  - Climate Controls
    23
  - Transmission
    23
  - Bluetooth
    24
  - Portable Audio Devices
    24
  - Radio(S)
    24
  - Satellite Radio
    24
  - Vehicle Features
    24
  - Mobile Apps
    25
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    25
  - Cruise Control
    26
  - Driver Information
    26
    
    Center (DIC)
    26
  - Navigation System
    26
  - Side Blind Zone
    27
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    27
  - Power Outlets
    28
  - Rear Vision
    28
    
    Camera (RVC)
    28
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    28
  - Universal Remote System
    28
  - Sunroof
    29
  - Performance and Maintenance Stabilitrak System
    30
    
    Stabilitrak ® System
    30
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    30
    
    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    30
    
    Driving for Better Fuel
    31
    
    Economy
    31
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    31
    
    Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    31
    
    Onstar
    32
    
    Roadside Service
    32
Controls

121
- Controls
  122
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    122
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    122
  - Instruments and Controls
    122
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    124
  - Horn
    124
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    124
  - Rear Window
    125
    
    Wiper/Washer
    125
  - Compass
    125
  - Clock
    127
  - Power Outlets
    128
  - Cigarette Lighter
    129
  - Ashtrays
    130
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  130
  - Instrument Cluster
    131
  - Speedometer
    132
- Fuel Gauge
  132
- Odometer
  132
- Tachometer
  132
- Trip Odometer
  132
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  133
- Safety Belt Reminders
  133
- Airbag Readiness Light
  134
- Passenger Airbag Status
  134
  - Indicator
    134
- Charging System Light
  136
  - Indicator Lamp
    136
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    136
- Brake System Warning
  139
  - Light
    139
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  140
  - Warning Light
    140
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  140
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  140
- Tire Pressure Light
  141
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
  141
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  142
- High-Beam on Light
  142
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    143
  - Lamps on Reminder
    143
  - Cruise Control Light
    143
- Security Light
  142
- Information Displays Driver Information
  143
  - Center (DIC)
    143
  - Vehicle Messages
    148
  - Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
    149
  - Brake System Messages
    149
  - Door Ajar Messages
    149
  - Engine Cooling System
    150
    
    Messages
    150
  - Engine Oil Messages
    151
  - Engine Power Messages
    152
  - Fuel System Messages
    152
  - Key and Lock Messages
    152
  - Lamp Messages
    152
    
    Object Detection System Messages
    153
    
    Ride Control System Messages
    154
  - Airbag System Messages
    155
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    156
    
    Messages
    156
  - Tire Messages
    156
  - Transmission Messages
    157
  - Vehicle Reminder
    157
    
    Messages
    157
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    157
- Vehicle Personalization
  158
- Universal Remote System
  166
  - Programming
    166
  - Operation
    172
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    172
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Navigation

183
- Infotainment System
  184
- Introduction
  184
  - Infotainment
    184
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    185
  - Overview
    186
- Radio
  191
  - AM-FM Radio
    191
  - Satellite Radio
    197
  - Antenna
    199
  - Radio Reception
    199
  - Rear Side Window
    199
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    200
- Audio Players
  200
  - CD/DVD Player
    200
  - Mp3
    209
  - Auxiliary Devices
    212
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  213
  - Rear Seat Entertainment
    213
  - (Headrest DVD)
    223
  - (RSE) System
    223
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    242
  - System
    242
- Navigation
  
  244
  - Using the Navigation
    244
    
    System
    244
  - Maps
    245
  - Navigation Symbols
    247
  - Destination
    252
  - Configure Menu
    266
  - Global Positioning
    278
    
    System (GPS)
    278
  - Vehicle Positioning
    279
  - If the System Needs
    280
    
    Service
    280
  - Map Data Updates
    280
  - Problems with Route
    280
    
    Guidance
    280
  - Database Coverage
    281
    
    Database Coverage Explanations
    281
    
    Explanations
    281
- Voice Recognition
  
  282
- Phone
  
  285
  - Bluetooth
    285
9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes

301
- Driving Information
  
  302
  - Distracted Driving
    302
  - Defensive Driving
    303
  - Drunk Driving
    303
  - Control of a Vehicle
    304
  - Braking
    304
  - Steering
    304
  - Off-Road Recovery
    305
  - Loss of Control
    305
  - Off-Road Driving
    306
  - Driving and Operating
    306
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    311
  - Highway Hypnosis
    312
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    312
  - Winter Driving
    313
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    315
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    316
- Starting and Operating
  
  321
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    321
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    322
  - Ignition Positions
    322
  - Starting the Engine
    324
  - Engine Heater
    325
    
    Power (RAP)
    326
  - Shifting into Park
    326
  - Shifting out of Park
    327
  - Parking over Things
    328
    
    That Burn
    328
  - Active Fuel Management
    328
- Engine Exhaust
  
  329
  - Running the Vehicle While
    330
- Automatic Transmission
  
  330
  - Manual Mode
    333
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    333
- Drive Systems
  
  334
  - All-Wheel Drive
    334
  - Antilock Brake
    335
    
    System (ABS)
    335
  - Parking Brake
    336
  - Brake Assist
    336
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    336
- Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
  
  337
  - Locking Rear Axle
    340
  - Road Sensing Suspension
    340
  - Continuous Damping
    340
    
    Control (CDC)
    340
  - Automatic Level Control
    340
  - Cruise Control
    341
- Object Detection Systems
  
  344
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    344
  - Side Blind Zone
    345
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    345
  - Rear Vision
    348
    
    Camera (RVC)
    348
  - Fuel
    351
  - Recommended Fuel
    352
  - Gasoline Specifications
    352
    
    (U.S. and Canada Only)
    352
  - California Fuel
    352
    
    Requirements
    352
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    352
  - Fuel Additives
    353
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    354
  - Filling the Tank
    355
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    356
    
    Container
    356
  - General Towing
    357
    
    Information
    357
  - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    357
    
    Parking on Hills
    360
  - Trailer Towing
    361
  - Towing Equipment
    365
  - Trailer Sway
    369
    
    Control (TSC)
    369
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  
  369
  - Add-On Electrical
    369
    
    Equipment
    369

Cadillac 2012 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual (538 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.62 MB

In Brief

7
- Table of Contents
  7
- Instrument Panel
  8
  - In Brief
    8
    
    Instrument Panel
    8
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    10
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    10
    
    System
    10
    
    Door Locks
    11
    
    Liftgate
    12
    
    Windows
    13
    
    Seat Adjustment
    14
    
    Memory Features
    15
    
    Heated and Ventilated
    16
    
    Seats
    16
    
    Second Row Seats
    16
    
    Third Row Seats
    16
    
    Adjustment
    17
    
    Head Restraint
    17
    
    Safety Belts
    17
    
    Mirror Adjustment
    18
    
    Passenger Sensing
    18
    
    System
    18
  - Interior Lighting
    20
  - Steering Wheel
    20
    
    Adjustment
    20
  - Throttle and Brake Pedal
    20
  - Exterior Lighting
    21
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    22
  - Climate Controls
    23
  - Transmission
    23
  - Bluetooth
    24
  - Portable Audio Devices
    24
  - Radio(S)
    24
  - Satellite Radio
    24
  - Vehicle Features
    24
  - Mobile Apps
    25
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    25
  - Cruise Control
    26
  - Driver Information
    26
    
    Center (DIC)
    26
  - Navigation System
    26
  - Side Blind Zone
    27
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    27
  - Power Outlets
    28
  - Rear Vision
    28
    
    Camera (RVC)
    28
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    28
  - Universal Remote System
    28
  - Sunroof
    29
  - Performance and Maintenance Stabilitrak System
    30
    
    Stabilitrak ® System
    30
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    30
    
    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    30
    
    Driving for Better Fuel
    31
    
    Economy
    31
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    31
    
    Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    31
    
    Onstar
    32
    
    Roadside Service
    32
Controls

121
- Controls
  122
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    122
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    122
  - Instruments and Controls
    122
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    124
  - Horn
    124
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    124
  - Rear Window
    125
    
    Wiper/Washer
    125
  - Compass
    125
  - Clock
    127
  - Power Outlets
    128
  - Cigarette Lighter
    129
  - Ashtrays
    130
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  130
  - Instrument Cluster
    131
  - Speedometer
    132
- Fuel Gauge
  132
- Odometer
  132
- Tachometer
  132
- Trip Odometer
  132
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  133
- Safety Belt Reminders
  133
- Airbag Readiness Light
  134
- Passenger Airbag Status
  134
  - Indicator
    134
- Charging System Light
  136
  - Indicator Lamp
    136
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    136
- Brake System Warning
  139
  - Light
    139
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  140
  - Warning Light
    140
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  140
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  140
- Tire Pressure Light
  141
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
  141
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  142
- High-Beam on Light
  142
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    143
  - Lamps on Reminder
    143
  - Cruise Control Light
    143
- Security Light
  142
- Information Displays Driver Information
  143
  - Center (DIC)
    143
  - Vehicle Messages
    148
  - Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
    149
  - Brake System Messages
    149
  - Door Ajar Messages
    149
  - Engine Cooling System
    150
    
    Messages
    150
  - Engine Oil Messages
    151
  - Engine Power Messages
    152
  - Fuel System Messages
    152
  - Key and Lock Messages
    152
  - Lamp Messages
    152
    
    Object Detection System Messages
    153
    
    Ride Control System Messages
    154
  - Airbag System Messages
    155
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    156
    
    Messages
    156
  - Tire Messages
    156
  - Transmission Messages
    157
  - Vehicle Reminder
    157
    
    Messages
    157
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    157
- Vehicle Personalization
  158
- Universal Remote System
  166
  - Programming
    166
  - Operation
    172
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    172
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Navigation

183
- Infotainment System
  184
- Introduction
  184
  - Infotainment
    184
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    185
  - Overview
    186
- Radio
  191
  - AM-FM Radio
    191
  - Satellite Radio
    197
  - Antenna
    199
  - Radio Reception
    199
  - Rear Side Window
    199
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    200
- Audio Players
  200
  - CD/DVD Player
    200
  - Mp3
    209
  - Auxiliary Devices
    212
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  213
  - Rear Seat Entertainment
    213
  - (Headrest DVD)
    223
  - (RSE) System
    223
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    242
  - System
    242
- Navigation
  
  244
  - Using the Navigation
    244
    
    System
    244
  - Maps
    245
  - Navigation Symbols
    247
  - Destination
    252
  - Configure Menu
    266
  - Global Positioning
    278
    
    System (GPS)
    278
  - Vehicle Positioning
    279
  - If the System Needs
    280
    
    Service
    280
  - Map Data Updates
    280
  - Problems with Route
    280
    
    Guidance
    280
  - Database Coverage
    281
    
    Database Coverage Explanations
    281
    
    Explanations
    281
- Voice Recognition
  
  282
- Phone
  
  285
  - Bluetooth
    285
9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes

301
- Driving Information
  
  302
  - Distracted Driving
    302
  - Driving and Operating
    302
  - Defensive Driving
    303
  - Drunk Driving
    303
  - Braking
    304
  - Control of a Vehicle
    304
  - Steering
    304
  - Loss of Control
    305
  - Off-Road Recovery
    305
  - Off-Road Driving
    306
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    311
  - Highway Hypnosis
    312
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    312
  - Winter Driving
    313
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    315
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    316
- Starting and Operating
  
  321
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    321
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    322
  - Ignition Positions
    322
  - Starting the Engine
    324
  - Engine Heater
    325
    
    Power (RAP)
    326
  - Shifting into Park
    326
  - Shifting out of Park
    327
  - Parking over Things
    328
    
    That Burn
    328
  - Active Fuel Management
    328
- Engine Exhaust
  
  329
  - Running the Vehicle While
    330
- Automatic Transmission
  
  330
  - Manual Mode
    333
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    333
- Drive Systems
  
  334
  - All-Wheel Drive
    334
  - Antilock Brake
    335
    
    System (ABS)
    335
  - Parking Brake
    336
  - Brake Assist
    336
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    336
- Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
  
  337
  - Locking Rear Axle
    340
  - Road Sensing Suspension
    340
  - Continuous Damping
    340
    
    Control (CDC)
    340
  - Automatic Level Control
    340
  - Cruise Control
    341
- Object Detection Systems
  
  344
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    344
  - Side Blind Zone
    345
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    345
  - Rear Vision
    348
    
    Camera (RVC)
    348
  - Fuel
    351
  - Recommended Fuel
    352
  - Gasoline Specifications
    352
    
    (U.S. and Canada Only)
    352
  - California Fuel
    352
    
    Requirements
    352
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    352
  - Fuel Additives
    353
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    354
  - Filling the Tank
    355
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    356
    
    Container
    356
  - General Towing
    357
    
    Information
    357
  - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    357
    
    Parking on Hills
    360
  - Trailer Towing
    361
  - Towing Equipment
    365
  - Trailer Sway
    369
    
    Control (TSC)
    369
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  
  369
  - Add-On Electrical
    369
    
    Equipment
    369

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