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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14
2015 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-47
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Black plate (1,1)
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-41
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-55
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-72
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-81
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

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  • Page 1 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (1,1) 2015 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (2,1) 2015 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-64 Towing the Vehicle ..10-68 Appearance Care .
  • Page 3 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Refer to the purchase Warning documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the Warning indicates a hazard that features. could result in injury or death.

  • Page 4: Index

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Symbols : Audio Steering Wheel Controls : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Brake System Warning Light : Traction Control/StabiliTrak The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of...
  • Page 5 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Lane Change Alert (LCA) ..1-19 System ..... 1-11 Surround Vision .

  • Page 6: Instrument Panel

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 7 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-7. 7. Power Assist Steps on 12. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 2-16 (If Equipped). page 6-1. 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-31 (If Equipped).

  • Page 8: Initial Drive Information

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 20. Steering Wheel Controls on Initial Drive page 5-2. Information Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver This section provides a brief Information Center (DIC) on overview about some of the page 5-28.
  • Page 9 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks : Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on. The doors will be vehicle locate. The turn signal...
  • Page 10 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief Power Door Locks unlock. See Keyless Access lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry Operation in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2.
  • Page 11 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief Raise or lower the front part of If equipped, the front and rear To close, press on the bottom the seat cushion by moving the windows have an express-down of the liftgate next to the latch.
  • Page 12 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief To adjust the lumbar support: Reclining Seatbacks Uplevel Seat Adjustment Press and hold the control If equipped, the ignition must be on forward to increase or rearward to use all uplevel seat features.

  • Page 13: Memory Features

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief Press Up (2) to make upward Massage Massage On/Off (6) may be used adjustments of the selected for a limited amount of time with the feature.
  • Page 14 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-10 In Brief See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Heated and Cooled Front Press to cool the driver or Vehicle Personalization on passenger seat. Seats page 5-46.

  • Page 15: In Brief

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Interior Mirror Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Steering Wheel

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-12 In Brief Exterior Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Automatic Climate Control Power Mirrors System on page 8-1. Steering Wheel Adjustment The vehicle has power folding mirrors.

  • Page 17: Adjustment

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-13 Throttle and Brake Pedal See Adjustable Throttle and Brake To change the dome lamp settings, Pedal on page 9-19. press the following: Adjustment...

  • Page 18: Exterior Lighting

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-14 In Brief must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY Exterior Lighting : Turns on the headlamps or ON/RUN position or using together with the parking lamps and Retained Accessory Power (RAP).

  • Page 19: Climate Controls

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls : Slow wipes. INT: Turn the FRONT band The climate control buttons and the up for more frequent wipes or down touch screen are used to adjust the for less frequent wipes.

  • Page 20: Climate Control Systems

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-16 In Brief 7. Rear Window Defogger 7. Rear (Rear Climate Control example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through Touch Screen) 8. Recirculation 5 (Fifth) gears are available.

  • Page 21: Infotainment System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-17 Automatic Transfer Case Vehicle Features : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy Infotainment System roads or in most off-road situations.

  • Page 22: Cruise Control

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

  • Page 23: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-19 Forward Collision Alert change to amber and flash. In Surround Vision addition, beeps will sound or the (FCA) System If equipped, views around the driver seat will pulse.

  • Page 24: Camera (Rvc)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-20 In Brief Rear Vision Parking Assist which is designed to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by backing Camera (RVC) If equipped, Front and Rear Parking...

  • Page 25: Power Outlets

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-21 Power Outlets Universal Remote System Sunroof Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.

  • Page 26: Performance And Maintenance

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-22 In Brief To turn off both traction control Open/Close: To open the sunroof, Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and hold press and hold switch (1) until the...

  • Page 27: Engine Oil Life System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 In Brief 1-23 The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls alerts to a significant loss in...

  • Page 28: Driving For Better Fuel

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 1-24 In Brief Replace the vehicle's tires with Driving for Better Fuel the same TPC Spec number Economy molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

  • Page 29: Windows

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-19 Windows Power Mirrors .
  • Page 30 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The RKE transmitter functions may be started from outside the vehicle remaining doors unlock. The interior work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from using the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 32 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows of the door being opened. If the (Liftglass): Press twice to open vehicle has this feature, there will be the liftglass. a button on the outside door (Liftgate): Press twice to open handles.
  • Page 33 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If equipped with Keyless Access, Keyless Liftgate Opening the Passenger Doors this feature will lock the vehicle Press the touch pad on the rear of...
  • Page 34 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen Battery Replacement transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is Caution programmed. Each vehicle can...

  • Page 35: Remote Vehicle Start

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button on the side of Remote Vehicle Start the transmitter near the bottom The climate control system will and pull the key out.
  • Page 36 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Starting the Engine Using Remote Extending Engine Run Time started if: Start The engine run time can be The transmitter is in the vehicle.

  • Page 37: Door Locks

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks To unlock the doors from inside the Warning (Continued) vehicle: Warning injuries or even death from Press on a power door lock heat stroke.

  • Page 38: Power Door Locks

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows To access the key cylinder: Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Pull the handle open fully. This feature delays the locking of...

  • Page 39: Automatic Door Locks

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open The vehicle may have an automatic by pressing and holding on the lock/unlock feature.

  • Page 40: Doors

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and...
  • Page 41 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation The modes are: of the liftglass if there is an attempt...
  • Page 42 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle can be opened if the Do not manually force the liftgate to Obstacle Detection Features RKE transmitter is within 1 m open or close during a power cycle.
  • Page 43 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 direction and open fully. The liftgate Manual Operation will remain open until it is activated Select OFF to manually operate the again or closed manually.

  • Page 44: Power Assist Steps

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature may be temporarily To operate, kick your foot straight up If equipped, the power assist steps disabled under some conditions.

  • Page 45: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 There are two other modes of Vehicle Security Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. operation: A door, the liftgate, or the hood This vehicle has theft-deterrent is open.

  • Page 46: Immobilizer Operation

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle alarm system will not Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper arm if the doors are locked with...

  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 between the driver and front Exterior Mirrors passenger seats. See Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Convex Mirrors Battery under Remote Keyless...

  • Page 48: Power Mirrors

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to Folding Mirrors deselect the mirror. The indicator Power Folding light goes off.

  • Page 49: Heated Mirrors

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot Mirrors Mirror For vehicles with heated mirrors: Reset the power folding mirrors if:...

  • Page 50: Reverse Tilt Mirrors

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. When the approaching vehicle is vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors a long distance away, the image mirror for a vehicle in the blind in the main mirror is small and zone.

  • Page 51: Child-View Mirror

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Child-View Mirror Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear...
  • Page 52 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down Windows window will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up Windows that have the feature to work. express-down feature allow the...

  • Page 53: Sun Visors

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 window returns to normal operation In this mode, the window can still Sun Visors once the obstacle or condition is close on an object in its path. Use removed.

  • Page 54: Sunroof

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the press the rear of switch (2) to vent sunroof while it is closing, the the sunroof.
  • Page 55 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 3-39 Safety Belts .

  • Page 56: Seats And

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats...
  • Page 58 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Move Feature Select (1) to Lumbar and Bolster Support To adjust bolster support, display seat adjustments on the if equipped: To adjust lumbar support, center stack.

  • Page 59: Power Seat Adjustment

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Upper Shoulder Support Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seat: To adjust upper shoulder support, Move the seat forward or if equipped: rearward by sliding the control Warning forward or rearward.

  • Page 60: Lumbar Adjustment

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Press and hold the control up to Lumbar Adjustment To recline the seatback: increase upper lumbar support Tilt the top of the control and decrease lower lumbar rearward to recline.

  • Page 61: Memory Seats

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Warning (Continued) To store positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the 1.
  • Page 62 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints If the Auto Memory Recall feature is RKE transmitters are not labeled 3. Immediately press and hold enabled in the vehicle with a number. If your memory seat until two beeps sound.

  • Page 63: Massage

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints The vehicle is turned off with the Massage Press Massage On/Off (6) to recall driver door open. the last massage type and intensity.

  • Page 64: Heated And Cooled Front

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Cooled Front When this feature is off, the heated and cooled seat symbols on the Seats buttons are white. When a heated...

  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-11 cooled seats are canceled when the Rear Seats The buttons are on the rear of the ignition is turned on. Press the center console.
  • Page 66 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Manual Fold and Tumble position: Feature To recline the seatback: Warning Warning If either seatback is not locked, it...
  • Page 67 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 2. Lift the lever on the outboard Caution (Continued) side of the seat to release the seatback. belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
  • Page 68 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints 2. Pull the strap on the bottom rear Automatic Fold and Tumble Warning (Continued) of the second row seat to Feature release the seatback. The the seat to the passenger seating seatback will fold forward.
  • Page 69 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Folding and Tumbling the Seat Warning (Continued) from the Cargo Area Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button.

  • Page 70: Third Row Seats

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints To fold and tumble the seat from the Returning the Seat to the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, cargo area: make sure the safety belt in the...
  • Page 71 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 seatback in the upright position. 5. Press and hold the switch (2) on the side trim of the cargo area to See Second Row Seats on page 3-11 fold the seatback.
  • Page 72 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the To return the seatback to the upright 3. Reconnect the center safety belt position: mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do Upright Position not let it twist.

  • Page 73: Safety Belts

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.

  • Page 74: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all regions, the safety belts makes such good law requires wearing safety sense.

  • Page 75: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest.
  • Page 76 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. For front seating positions, if the 3. Push the latch plate into the webbing locks in the latch plate buckle until it clicks.
  • Page 77 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt desired position.
  • Page 78 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints Electronic Stability Control on other parts of the vehicle's safety Rear Outboard Seating Positions page 9-40. If there is a problem with belt system will need to be replaced.
  • Page 79 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not 4. Buckle, position, and release the and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.

  • Page 80: Safety Belt Use During

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints Third Row Center Seating Position Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety...

  • Page 81: Safety Belt Care

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Make sure the safety belt reminder Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety light is working. See Safety Belt...

  • Page 82: Airbag System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system:...
  • Page 83 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Warning Warning (Continued) Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side...

  • Page 84: Where Are The Airbags

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger The front center airbag is in the frontal airbag is in the passenger inboard side of the driver seatback.
  • Page 85 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything...

  • Page 86: When Should An Airbag

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag is designed direction of the impact, and how...

  • Page 87: What Makes An Airbag

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many inflate during a rollover or in a...
  • Page 88 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may...

  • Page 89: Passenger Sensing

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 crash. A new system will include determine if the front outboard airbag modules and possibly passenger frontal airbag should be other parts. The service manual allowed to inflate or not.
  • Page 90 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is person of adult size is sitting Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front properly in the front outboard outboard passenger frontal airbag if: passenger seat.
  • Page 91 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 3. Remove any additional items 5. If, after reinstalling the child Warning (Continued) from the seat such as blankets, restraint and restarting the...
  • Page 92 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant...

  • Page 93: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 A thick layer of additional material, Warning Warning (Continued) such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as Stowing of articles under the...

  • Page 94: Airbag System Check

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints console, front sensors, side impact turning off the passenger airbag(s). Caution sensors, airbag wiring, or front See Passenger Sensing System on center console.

  • Page 95: Child Restraints

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children protect you and your booster.
  • Page 96 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.

  • Page 97: Infants And Young

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be tightened around a child s neck, Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 98 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always while riding in a vehicle. Due to...

  • Page 99: Child Restraint Systems

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 For most basic types of child Child Restraint Systems Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing A young child's hip bones are still...
  • Page 100 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

  • Page 101: Where To Put The Restraint

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child within the center airbag, a child restraint can restraint is not properly secured in...

  • Page 102: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some Tethers for Children may fit in certain seating positions system is fail-safe.
  • Page 103 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these this can be done as long as the attachments in the vehicle.
  • Page 104 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
  • Page 105 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-51 For models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row.

  • Page 106: System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-52 Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the Do not secure a child restraint in a Warning (Continued) vehicle as the seating position...
  • Page 107 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-53 This system is designed to make Warning Caution installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts.
  • Page 108 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-54 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to your child restraint 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower...
  • Page 109 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If the position you are using Head Restraint Removal and has an adjustable head Reinstallation restraint and you are using 1. Partially fold the seatback a single tether, raise the forward.

  • Page 110: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-56 Seats and Restraints 5. With the head restraint facing If the vehicle has the LATCH system Warning rearward, insert the head and it was being used during a...
  • Page 111 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Children (LATCH System) on 1. Put the child restraint on 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run page 3-48 for top tether anchor the seat.
  • Page 112 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-58 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the 6. If the child restraint has a top buckle until it clicks. tether, follow the child restraint...

  • Page 113: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-59 System) on page 3-48 for additional Warning Warning (Continued) information on reinstalling the head restraint properly. A child in a rear-facing child...
  • Page 114 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-60 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run secure the child restraint in this the lap and shoulder portions of...
  • Page 115 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Seats and Restraints 3-61 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
  • Page 116 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 3-62 Seats and Restraints NOTES...

  • Page 117: Storage

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Storage Storage Storage Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door Compartments automatically starts to open. The storage area may contain a USB...

  • Page 118: Armrest Storage

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Storage To open, press the button. Close the Armrest Storage Center Console Storage glove box manually. For vehicles with a rear seat armrest, pull the loop at the top of...

  • Page 119: Additional Storage Features

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted To put the cover in the vehicle: position: 1. Make sure the cover slot in the Features 1.

  • Page 120: Roof Rack System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Storage Roof Rack System Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack...
  • Page 121 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-26 Gauge ..... . 5-15 Security Light .

  • Page 122: Controls

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Messages ....5-42 The infotainment system can be Airbag System Messages .

  • Page 123: Instruments And Controls

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls Horn OFF: Turns the windshield If the ignition is put in OFF while the wipers off. wipers are performing wipes due to To sound the horn, press...
  • Page 124 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls Turn the band up for more The wiper operations return to AUTO is on when the ignition sensitivity to moisture. normal when the transmission is no...

  • Page 125: Rear Window Wiper

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls page 10-17 for information on filling The wiper operations return to REAR (Rear Wiper Wash): the windshield washer fluid normal when the transmission is no Press this button on the end of the reservoir.

  • Page 126: Compass

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls Compass Clock Date To set the date: The vehicle may have a compass The infotainment system controls display on the Driver Information are used to access the time and 1.

  • Page 127: Power Outlets

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls If auto timing is on, the time The vehicle has five accessory The accessory power outlets are displayed on the clock may not...

  • Page 128: Indicators

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls The power outlets in the third Certain power accessory plugs may Power Outlet 230 Volt row seat and in the rear cargo not be compatible with the Alternating Current area are powered at all times.

  • Page 129: Cigarette Lighter

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls restarts when equipment using 150 Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays watts or less is plugged into the For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, For vehicles with an ashtray, it is in...
  • Page 130 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, check the section that explains what to do. Waiting to do repairs can be Gauges, and costly and even dangerous.

  • Page 131: Instrument Cluster

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster Balanced Configuration Shown...
  • Page 132 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-12 Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument The Balanced configuration has three interactive display zones: one Cluster in the center of each of the gauges. There are four instrument cluster...
  • Page 133 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 3. Scroll down to highlight Display Audio 2. Press SEL on the center of the Layout. Then press SEL to five-way control to enter the While the Audio application page is select it.

  • Page 134: Speedometer

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-14 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The trip odometer is accessed and Fuel Gauge reset through the Driver Information The speedometer shows the Center (DIC). See Driver...

  • Page 135: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Here are four things that some Engine Coolant owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge:...

  • Page 136: Gauge

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-16 Instruments and Controls Under some driving conditions, See Engine Overheating on If the driver safety belt is buckled, including those listed below, it is page 10-15.

  • Page 137: Airbag Readiness Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag buckled, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Center light comes on.

  • Page 138: Charging System Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls light either the on or off symbol to let If the light stays on, or comes on Warning (Continued) you know the status of the front while driving, there may be a outboard passenger frontal airbag.
  • Page 139 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 on when the vehicle is placed in Caution Caution (Continued) Service Only Mode, as a check to show it is working. If it does not,...
  • Page 140 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls If towing a trailer, reduce the vehicle, allowing fuel to diagnostic tools to fix any amount of cargo being hauled as evaporate into the atmosphere.

  • Page 141: Brake System Warning

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the This light should come on briefly inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the when the engine is started.

  • Page 142: Electric Parking Brake

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls released, or while driving, there is a page 9-37. If a message displays in Warning problem with the electric parking the Driver Information Center (DIC), brake system or another system.

  • Page 143: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 vehicle needs service. A chime may Tow/Haul Mode Light This light changes to amber and also sound when the light comes on flashes to indicate that the lane steady.

  • Page 144: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.

  • Page 145: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the indicator/warning light is on Tire Pressure Light Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively The engine coolant temperature working.

  • Page 146: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls When the Light Flashes First and This light is near the fuel gauge and Then Is On Steady comes on briefly when the ignition is...

  • Page 147: High-Beam On Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 If the light stays on and the engine This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white does not start, there could be a...

  • Page 148: Door Ajar Light

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light Information Displays : Press to move between the interactive display zones in the Driver Information cluster. Press to go back to the previous menu.
  • Page 149 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 4. Press SEL while an item is the approximate average fuel gallon (mpg). This number reflects highlighted to select or deselect economy that the vehicle has right only the approximate fuel economy that item.
  • Page 150 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls Turn Arrow: Shows the next Cruise Set Speed: Shows the to the engine oil life system maneuver when using route monitoring the oil life, additional speed the cruise control or Adaptive guidance.

  • Page 151: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 transmission fluid in either degrees The HUD information can be Warning (Continued) Celsius (°C) or degrees displayed in various languages. The Fahrenheit (°F).

  • Page 152: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls The HUD may display some of the (Image Brightness): Lift up following vehicle information and and hold to brighten the display. vehicle messages or alerts: Press down and hold to dim the display.
  • Page 153 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view. Metric Metric Metric English English Speed View: This display gives the...
  • Page 154 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth Vehicle Messages sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe Messages displayed on the DIC the lens gently, then dry it.

  • Page 155: Battery Voltage And

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE Charging Messages This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some...

  • Page 156: Compass Messages

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARKING BRAKE ADAPTIVE CRUISE NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE PEDAL APPLIED This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking...

  • Page 157: Door Ajar Messages

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on Messages DOOR OPEN page 5-15.

  • Page 158: Engine Power Messages

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-38 Instruments and Controls page 10-8, Driver Information of the low oil pressure has been Fuel System Messages Center (DIC) on page 5-28, Engine corrected. Check the oil as soon as...

  • Page 159: Lamp Messages

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Transmitter Battery under Remote REPLACE BATTERY IN TURN SIGNAL ON Keyless Entry (RKE) System REMOTE KEY This message is displayed if the Operation on page 2-2.
  • Page 160 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-40 Instruments and Controls AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP entire front and/or rear of the the Active Emergency Braking System may not work or may not vehicle. For cleaning...
  • Page 161 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-41 REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features. Take the vehicle to your PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP dealer.

  • Page 162: Ride Control System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-42 Instruments and Controls SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM CONTROL Messages If this message remains on after This message displays when there...

  • Page 163: Airbag System Messages

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-43 TRACTION CONTROL ON SERVICE AUTOMATIC Steering System SEATBELT TIGHTENING Messages This message displays when the SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS) has STEERING ASSIST IS been turned on.

  • Page 164: Starting The Vehicle

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-44 Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The Messages This message displays when the DIC also shows the tire pressure system is learning new tires.
  • Page 165 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-45 4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE SHIFT DENIED This message will display while the This message displays when grade This message displays when the four-wheel-drive system is shifting.

  • Page 166: Vehicle Reminder

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-46 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Window Messages Vehicle Messages Personalization OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/ PASSENGER WINDOW ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Use the audio system controls to...
  • Page 167 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Personalization Menus Language (Language) Radio The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Press to display the Radio Menu be available: the available language(s).
  • Page 168 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-48 Instruments and Controls Audible Touch Feedback Vehicle Auto Defog This allows Audible Touch When set to On, the auto defog Select and the following may Feedback to be turned on or off.
  • Page 169 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-49 automatic braking capability of the Lane Change Assist Auto Memory Recall Auto Collision Preparation feature This allows the feature to be turned This allows the feature to be turned are available.
  • Page 170 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-50 Instruments and Controls Auto Mirror Folding Vehicle Locator Lights Power Door Locks When on, the outside rearview This feature will flash the exterior Select and the following may...
  • Page 171 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback Passive Door Unlock When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of This allows the selection of what locking of the doors.
  • Page 172 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-52 Instruments and Controls Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers Prompt Length This feature displays the voice mail This feature adjusts the voice Select and the following may number for all connected phones.
  • Page 173 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Proximity Sensing Guidance Lines Clear All Private Data This allows the feature to be turned Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to clear all on or off.

  • Page 174: Universal Remote System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-54 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote reverse feature. This includes any Programming the Universal garage door opener model Remote System System manufactured before April 1, 1982.
  • Page 175 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Instruments and Controls 5-55 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6.

  • Page 176: Universal Remote System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 5-56 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold If the programming did not work, Erasing Universal Remote the same button a second time replace Step 2 under Programming System Buttons for two seconds, then release it.
  • Page 177 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting .
  • Page 178 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting ® AUTO (Automatic): Automatically IntelliBeam System high-beam on light appears on the turns the exterior lamps on and off, instrument cluster when the high If equipped, this system turns the depending on outside lighting.

  • Page 179: Exterior Lamps Off

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting The vehicle's speed drops below The vehicle is being driven on The high beams may not turn off 20 km/h (12 mph). winding or hilly roads.

  • Page 180: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting The transmission is not in Headlamp High/ to pass. It works even if the P (Park). headlamps are in the automatic Low-Beam Changer position. The light sensor determines it is (Headlamp High/Low-Beam daytime.
  • Page 181 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting To turn off the automatic headlamp There is a delay in the transition The headlamps will also stay on system, turn the exterior lamp after you exit the vehicle.

  • Page 182: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn signals to flash until the lever is Signals released. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released.

  • Page 183: Cornering Lamps

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting Cornering Lamps Interior Lighting Dome Lamps For vehicles equipped with Instrument Panel cornering lamps, they automatically come on when all of the following Illumination Control...

  • Page 184: Reading Lamps

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When a door is opened, the dome lamps and puddle lamps come on if...

  • Page 185: Exit Lighting

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Lighting Exit Lighting When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this The headlamps, taillamps, parking to quickly bring the charge back up.
  • Page 186 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 6-10 Lighting NOTES...

  • Page 187: Introduction

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, and navigation Infotainment ....7-1 system.
  • Page 188 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Infotainment System NOTES...

  • Page 189: Air Vents

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 4. Driver and Passenger Heated and Cooled Seats (If Equipped) Systems 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) Climate Control Systems 6. Defrost...
  • Page 190 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls 4. SYNC (Synchronized Climate Control Status Screen When the indicator light is on or Temperature) AUTO is displayed on the touch screen, the system is in full 5.
  • Page 191 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls English units can be changed to to change the linked temperature. Air Delivery Mode Control: When metric units through the instrument When the passenger settings are the climate information is displayed, cluster.
  • Page 192 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls recirculation, the air quality control control system may adjust to (Defrost): Clears the system may operate. To adjust the outside air supply and turn on the...
  • Page 193 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Sensor Caution Operation: If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate Do not try to clear frost or other...

  • Page 194: Rear Climate Control System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control 6. Rear AUTO (Automatic (On/Off) Operation) System 6. Temperature Control 7. Front (Front Climate Control If equipped with a rear climate...
  • Page 195 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls The SYNC button will be lit. Press Air Vents airflow. Pressing when the the TEMP, MODE, or AUTO button system is off will turn the system on.

  • Page 196: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at Passenger Compartment the base of the windshield that Air Filter could block the flow of air into the vehicle.
  • Page 197 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Climate Controls 2. Open the glove box completely See your dealer if additional and remove the two upper assistance is needed. screws. 3. Disconnect the electrical plug and remove the entire glove box.
  • Page 198 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
  • Page 199 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ..9-24 Ride Control Systems Parking over Things...

  • Page 200: Driving Information

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-68 distractions.

  • Page 201: Driving And Operating

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Warning between you and the driver in include: front of you. Keep enough distance between Taking your eyes off the road too Focus on the task of driving.

  • Page 202: Off-Road Recovery

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating If power steering assist is lost due Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery to a system malfunction, the vehicle Take curves at a reasonable can be steered, but may require speed.

  • Page 203: Loss Of Control

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid.
  • Page 204 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Caution Warning (Continued) Keep cargo in the cargo area lose control and crash. You and Operating the vehicle for as far forward and as low as...
  • Page 205 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife.
  • Page 206 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating brakes to slow the vehicle and 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted help keep the vehicle under restart the engine.
  • Page 207 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in mud vehicle could fall through the ice;...

  • Page 208: Driving On Wet Roads

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-10 Driving and Operating suspension, wheels, tires, and Caution Warning (Continued) exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling Do not drive through standing After driving through a large system for any leakage.

  • Page 209: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-11 Check all fluid levels and brakes, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and hydroplaning. The best advice is to transmission.
  • Page 210 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-12 Driving and Operating Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning (Continued) F) when freezing rain begins to fall, when the surrounding roads are resulting in even less traction.

  • Page 211: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire Warning (Continued) chains on the vehicle, see Tire Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10-53.

  • Page 212: Vehicle Load Limits

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-14 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits open, you will find the label Warning (Continued) attached below the door lock It is very important to know how post (striker).
  • Page 213 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section.
  • Page 214 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-16 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1.
  • Page 215 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 GVWR includes the weight of weight ratings. Ask your dealer Warning the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, to help you load your vehicle the and cargo.
  • Page 216 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-18 Driving and Operating Add-On Equipment Automatic Level Control Warning (Continued) When you carry removable See Automatic Level Control on Never stack heavier items, you may need to put a page 9-43.

  • Page 217: Starting And Operating

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting and No adjustment to the pedals can be Caution (Continued) made when the vehicle is in Operating D (Drive), R (Reverse), or while broken in.

  • Page 218: Ignition Positions

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-20 Driving and Operating The vehicle may have a memory The transmitter must be in the Driver Information Center (DIC). function, which lets pedal settings vehicle for the system to operate.
  • Page 219 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 If the vehicle must be shut off in an The ignition will switch from ACC/ Warning emergency: ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to prevent battery 1.

  • Page 220: Starting The Engine

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-22 Driving and Operating The instruments and audio systems is low, the Driver Information Caution will operate as they do in ON/RUN, Center (DIC) will display a but the vehicle will not be able to be message.

  • Page 221: Retained Accessory

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 Accessory Power Outlets. The try, to allow the cranking motor Warning (Continued) console and center seat outlets to cool down. When the engine are RAP powered.

  • Page 222: Shifting Out Of Park

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-24 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the you. If you can, it means that the Shifting out of Park shift lever was not fully locked into...

  • Page 223: That Burn

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 ® If you still are unable to shift out of Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust P (Park): This system allows the engine to 1.

  • Page 224: Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-26 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the...
  • Page 225 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 increase in the effort to shift out of To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning P (Park). See Torque Lock under get out of snow, ice, or sand without Shifting Into Park on page 9-23.
  • Page 226 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-28 Driving and Operating Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to Caution be a delayed shift, however the when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.

  • Page 227: Manual Mode

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 M (Manual Mode): This position The first time the system engages Manual Mode allows selection of a range of gears for each ignition cycle, a DIC...
  • Page 228 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-30 Driving and Operating When the shift lever is moved from Gear before D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a shifting from D number displays next to the M,...

  • Page 229: Tow/Haul Mode

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is on the end of Caution (Continued) the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 230: Four-Wheel Drive

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-32 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Tow/Haul Drive Systems Warning Grade Braking within the current ignition cycle, press and hold the Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to Tow/Haul button for five seconds.
  • Page 231 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 ignition is turned on and one will Shifting into 4 will turn Traction 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use stay on. If the lights display ®...
  • Page 232 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-34 Driving and Operating Shifting into 4 will turn Traction To shift into 4 : case will shift to 4 . Turn the knob Control and StabiliTrak off. See to 4 to display the indicator.
  • Page 233 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Caution N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on Shifting the transmission into gear 5.

  • Page 234: System (Abs)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-36 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.

  • Page 235: Parking Brake

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 Parking Brake Electric Parking Brake Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
  • Page 236 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-38 Driving and Operating and Service Electric Parking Brake The red parking brake status light If the EPB is applied while the Light on page 5-22. There are also...

  • Page 237: Brake Assist

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 If the amber parking brake warning If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle Minor brake pedal pulsation or light is on, release the EPB by...

  • Page 238: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-40 Driving and Operating automatically release when the Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the accelerator pedal is applied within driver in keeping the vehicle on the the two-second window.

  • Page 239: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 Turn on and stay on when either page 9-13 and Turning the Turning the Systems Off system is not working. Systems Off and On later in this and On section.

  • Page 240: Magnetic Ride Control

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-42 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on Tour: Use for normal city and press and release the button. The if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h highway driving.

  • Page 241: Locking Rear Axle

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-43 The Driver Information Center (DIC) rear of the vehicle to maintain Cruise Control briefly displays the appropriate proper vehicle height. The system is...
  • Page 242 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-44 Driving and Operating control, the cruise control To set cruise control: (On/Off): Press to turn the automatically disengages. See system on and off. A white indicator 1.
  • Page 243 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-45 To decrease the vehicle speed in Increasing Speed While Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills small increments, press SET Control is at a Set Speed How well the cruise control works down briefly.

  • Page 244: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-46 Driving and Operating For other forms of Grade Braking, and following gap. Read this entire Warning see Automatic Transmission on section before using this system.
  • Page 245 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-47 SET (Set/Coast): Press the Warning (Continued) control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC. If ACC is already Do not use Adaptive Cruise...
  • Page 246 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-48 Driving and Operating To set ACC: Be mindful of speed limits, When the accelerator pedal is pressed, ACC will not brake surrounding traffic speeds, and 1.
  • Page 247 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-49 Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Selecting the Follow Distance Gap Changing the gap setting Set Speed automatically changes the alert...
  • Page 248 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-50 Driving and Operating Collision/Detection Systems under speed increases or decreases to Warning (Continued) Vehicle Personalization on follow the vehicle in front of you, but page 5-46.
  • Page 249 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-51 Notification to Resume ACC Brake on page 9-37. To resume Warning (Continued) ACC and release the EPB, press ACC will maintain a following gap the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 250 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-52 Driving and Operating Curves in the Road Warning (Continued) Warning attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. On curves, ACC may not detect a Select an appropriate speed while vehicle ahead in your lane.
  • Page 251 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-53 Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System steep hills or when towing a trailer.

  • Page 252: Driver Assistance Systems

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-54 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features Systems alert the driver of obstacles by Detect children, pedestrians, beeping.
  • Page 253 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-55 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) 1. View Displayed by the Rear changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the...
  • Page 254 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-56 Driving and Operating Front View Camera Warning (Continued) outside of the cameras fields of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown distances may be different from actual distances.
  • Page 255 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-57 clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and times. Beeps for Front Parking slush; and clean sensors after a car Assist are higher pitched than for wash in freezing temperatures.
  • Page 256 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-58 Driving and Operating may automatically brake hard to a Warning Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a backing crash.
  • Page 257 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-59 Use caution while backing up when Park Assist under Vehicle Warning (Continued) towing a trailer, as the RCTA Personalization on page 5-46. If the...

  • Page 258: Driving

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-60 Driving and Operating Assistance Systems for above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the FCA can be disabled with the FCA steering wheel control, or if your...
  • Page 259 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-61 When your vehicle approaches Selecting the Alert Timing Warning another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash on the FCA does not provide a warning windshield.
  • Page 260 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-62 Driving and Operating vehicle speed, the farther away the mirror, and cleaning the front of the Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) alert will occur. Consider traffic and...

  • Page 261: System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-63 Automatic Collision Automatic Braking Warning (Continued) Preparation (ACP) System If ACP detects it is about to crash with the vehicle you are following...

  • Page 262: Alert (Sbza)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-64 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone warning display will light up in the Warning (Continued) corresponding outside side mirror Alert (SBZA) and will flash if the turn signal is on.
  • Page 263 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-65 How the System Works rapidly approaching that zone. If the turn signal is activated in the same The LCA symbol lights up in the...

  • Page 264: Warning (Ldw)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-66 Driving and Operating from the side of the vehicle do not Vehicle" under Exterior Care on sensor to detect the lane markings move further back when a trailer is page 10-73.
  • Page 265 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-67 If the LDW system is not functioning Warning (Continued) properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the If LDW only detects lane windshield may help.

  • Page 266: Fuel Additives

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-68 Driving and Operating Fuel vehicle until the fuel is at one-half Some gasolines, mainly high octane tank or less, then refuel with the racing gasolines, can contain an Use the recommended fuel for current seasonal fuel.

  • Page 267: Filling The Tank

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-69 every engine oil change or every Warning (Continued) 15 000 km, whichever occurs first. It is available at your dealer. Keep children away from the...

  • Page 268: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-70 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling the Tank With a Portable 3. Remove and clean the funnel top off or overfill the tank and wait a...

  • Page 269: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (71,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-71 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle,...
  • Page 270 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (72,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-72 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer.
  • Page 271 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (73,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-73 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged.
  • Page 272 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (74,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-74 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning (Continued) apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park).
  • Page 273 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (75,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-75 Trailering is different than just Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14 driving the vehicle by itself. calculated assuming the tow vehicle...
  • Page 274 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (76,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-76 Driving and Operating to exceed the GVWR limit for the Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Weight vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs)

  • Page 275: Towing Equipment

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (77,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-77 Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitch the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it Adjustment Hitches becomes separated from the hitch.
  • Page 276 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (78,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-78 Driving and Operating Since the vehicle is equipped with This will boost the vehicle system Tow/Haul Mode StabiliTrak, the trailer brakes cannot voltage and properly charge the tap into the vehicle's hydraulic battery.

  • Page 277: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (79,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Driving and Operating 9-79 Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul If TSC is enabled, the Traction when pulling a heavy trailer or a...

  • Page 278: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (80,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 9-80 Driving and Operating Conversions and Warning (Continued) Add-Ons vehicle or trailer tires. See Towing Equipment on page 9-77 for Add-On Electrical trailer ratings and hitch setup Equipment recommendations.
  • Page 279 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Rear Axle ....10-23 Instrument Panel Fuse Starter Switch Check .
  • Page 280 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-53 General Information not covered under the terms of the Tire Chains ....10-53...

  • Page 281: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. Doing Your Own...

  • Page 282: Engine Compartment Overview

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 283: Engine Oil

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-5 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When Engine Oil Starting on page 10-65. to Add Engine Oil under Engine To ensure proper engine Oil on page 10-5.
  • Page 284 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-6 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil reading is essential: If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW 1. If the engine has been running...
  • Page 285 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-7 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution Caution Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Do not add too much oil. Oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade.

  • Page 286: Engine Oil Life System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Change the oil as soon as possible dispose of oil by putting it in the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).

  • Page 287: Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-9 How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset Automatic Transmission accurately until the next oil Life System Fluid change. Reset the system whenever the...

  • Page 288: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-10 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Caution (Continued) Filter Cleaner/Filter automatic transmission fluid listed Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the...

  • Page 289: Cooling System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-11 3. Disconnect the electrical Warning (Continued) connector (2) and the connector harness from the cover. helps to stop flames if the engine 4. Remove the four screws (1) on backfires.

  • Page 290: Engine Coolant

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-12 Vehicle Care What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot.
  • Page 291 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-13 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL The coolant surge tank is in the coolant. If using this mixture,...
  • Page 292 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-14 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge Warning (Continued) tank, add coolant: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.

  • Page 293: Engine Overheating

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-15 4. With the coolant surge tank If the decision is made to lift the Caution pressure cap off, start the hood, make sure the vehicle is engine and let it run until the parked on a level surface.
  • Page 294 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-16 Vehicle Care If there is an engine overheat If the temperature overheat gauge is Warning (Continued) no longer in the overheat zone or an warning, but no steam is seen or...

  • Page 295: Engine Fan

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Fan Washer Fluid If the vehicle has electric cooling What to Use fans, the fans may be heard When windshield washer fluid needs...

  • Page 296: Brakes

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-18 Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque Caution (Continued) Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2. When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound...

  • Page 297: Brake Fluid

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-19 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.

  • Page 298: Battery

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-20 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Battery Caution hydraulic system, make sure the The original equipment battery is level is above MIN but not over the Using the wrong fluid can maintenance free.
  • Page 299 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-21 Four-Wheel Drive Warning Warning (Continued) Transfer Case Do not use a match or flame near Battery posts, terminals and If the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle's battery.

  • Page 300: Front Axle

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-22 Vehicle Care Front Axle 1. Fill Plug 2. Drain Plug When to Check and Change When the differential is cold, add Lubricant enough lubricant to raise the It is not necessary to regularly level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm...

  • Page 301: Rear Axle

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-23 Rear Axle two. The rear axle assembly must What to Use be supported on a flat, level surface Refer to Recommended Fluids and When to Check Lubricant to get a true reading.

  • Page 302: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-24 Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park Brake and P (Park) gear. The vehicle should start...

  • Page 303: Replacement

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-25 To check the P (Park) warranty. Do not allow the wiper mechanism's holding ability: blade arm to touch the With the engine running, shift to windshield.

  • Page 304: Glass Replacement

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment.

  • Page 305: License Plate Lamp

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-27 License Plate Lamp 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly.

  • Page 306: Overload

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-28 Vehicle Care Electrical System headlamp wiring checked right away Look at the silver-colored band if the lamps go on and off or inside the fuse. If the band is broken remain off.
  • Page 307 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-29 Lift the cover to access the fuse block. Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
  • Page 308 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-30 Vehicle Care...
  • Page 309 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-31 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Electric Running Real Time Trailer Park Lamps Boards Dampening Right Parking Antilock Brake Fuel Pump Power Lamps...

  • Page 310: Block

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-32 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Upfitter 1 Relay Fog Lamps Right HID Headlamp Engine Control High-Beam Module Ignition Headlamps Left HID Headlamp...
  • Page 311 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-33 Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 312 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-34 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Steering Wheel Heater, Ventilation SEO/Automatic Level Controls Backlighting and Air Conditioning Control Ignition/Heater, Not Used Park Enable Electric...

  • Page 313: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-35 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Block (Right) Right Heated/ Cooled Seat Left Heated/ Cooled Seat Not Used Not Used Accessory Power Outlet 2...
  • Page 314 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used...
  • Page 315 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-37 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Not Used Body Control Module 6 Not Used Not Used Body Control Not Used Not Used...

  • Page 316: Rear Compartment Fuse

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear Defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated Second Row Seat Left Heated Second Row Seat Right...

  • Page 317: Wheels And Tires

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-39 Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Liftgate Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Third Row Seat page 9-14.

  • Page 318: All-Season Tires

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-40 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-40.

  • Page 319: Low-Profile Tires

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-41 If using winter tires: The tread pattern on these tires may Caution wear more quickly than other tires. Use tires of the same brand and...
  • Page 320 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-42 Vehicle Care minimum air pressure needed to How to Check Caution (Continued) support the vehicle's maximum Use a good quality pocket-type load carrying capacity. Premature or gauge to check tire pressure.

  • Page 321: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-43 Re-check the tire pressure with Tire Pressure Monitor Warning (Continued) the tire gauge. System Return the valve caps on the the tires are rated for high-speed...

  • Page 322: Operation

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-44 Vehicle Care tires of a different size than the size responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more indicated on the vehicle placard or...
  • Page 323 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-45 about the DIC operation and on page 10-48, Tire Rotation on displays see Driver Information page 10-48, and Tires on Center (DIC) on page 5-28.
  • Page 324 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-46 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio...
  • Page 325 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-47 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front tire,...

  • Page 326: Tire Inspection

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/28/14 10-48 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection alignment. See When It Is Time or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-49...

  • Page 327: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/28/14 Vehicle Care 10-49 the tires have been rotated. See Warning (Continued) Tire Pressure on page 10-41 and Vehicle Load Limits on an emergency, a cloth or a paper page 9-14.

  • Page 328: Buying New Tires

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-50 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size.
  • Page 329 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-51 Warning Warning Warning Tires could explode during Mixing tires of different sizes, Using bias-ply tires on the improper service. Attempting brands, or types may cause...

  • Page 330: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-52 Vehicle Care load range, speed rating, and ride and handling characteristics, Wheel Alignment and Tire stability, and resistance to rollover construction (radial) as the Balance may be affected.

  • Page 331: Wheel Replacement

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-53 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replace any wheel that is bent, Warning Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.

  • Page 332: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-54 Vehicle Care the accelerator pedal and grip the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then control and a crash. Use another...

  • Page 333: Tire Changing

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-55 if possible. Turn on the hazard The following information explains Warning (Continued) warning flashers. See Hazard how to use the jack and change Warning Flashers on page 6-6.
  • Page 334 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-56 Vehicle Care 2. Wing Nut Retaining the 3. Turn the wing nut retaining the Use the following tools: tool bag (3) counterclockwise to Wheel Blocks remove it.
  • Page 335 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-57 To access the spare tire, refer to the 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer following graphics and instructions: 11. Hoist Cable 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6).
  • Page 336 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-58 Vehicle Care wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer.
  • Page 337 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-59 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-54 for more information.
  • Page 338 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-60 Vehicle Care Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Warning on a front tire of the vehicle, use...
  • Page 339 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-61 10. Turn the wheel wrench Warning (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper completely.
  • Page 340 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-62 Vehicle Care Warning Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper collision, loose equipment could incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification.
  • Page 341 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-63 1. Hoist Assembly Caution 2. Hoist Shaft 3. Hoist Shaft Access The tire hoist can be damaged if Cover/Hole there is no tension on the cable 4.
  • Page 342 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-64 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag.

  • Page 343: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-65 Full-Size Spare Tire The vehicle may have a different Jump Starting size spare tire than the road tires If this vehicle came with a full-size For more information about the originally installed on the vehicle.
  • Page 344 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-66 Vehicle Care reduce electrical resistance. This Caution Caution is located on the passenger side, in the rear of the engine Ignoring these steps could result If any accessories are left on or compartment.
  • Page 345 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Open the hood on the other 6. Check that the jumper cables do Warning vehicle and locate the not have loose or missing positive (+) and negative ( ) insulation.
  • Page 346 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-68 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the black negative ( ) 11. Start the vehicle with the good cable to the negative ( ) terminal battery and run the engine for a of the good battery.

  • Page 347: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-69 Towing the Vehicle recreational vehicle towing are Caution dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all Improper use of the tow eye can Caution four wheels on the ground.
  • Page 348 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-70 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Warning be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles...
  • Page 349 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (71,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-71 4. Shift the transfer case to 8. Disconnect the negative battery as dead vehicle/transmitter N (Neutral). See Shifting into cable at the battery and secure...
  • Page 350 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (72,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-72 Vehicle Care 7. Shift the transmission to Dolly Towing Rear Towing Caution P (Park) and turn off the ignition. (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 8.

  • Page 351: Appearance Care

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (73,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-73 This vehicle should not be towed 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Appearance Care with any wheels on the ground. See Parking Brake on page 9-37.
  • Page 352 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (74,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-74 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 353 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (75,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-75 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it.
  • Page 354 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (76,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-76 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended...
  • Page 355 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (77,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-77 Control arm ball joints on 1500 Caution Caution (Continued) Series vehicles are maintenance-free. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses...

  • Page 356: Interior Care

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (78,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-78 Vehicle Care clean any areas where mud and Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for other debris can collect. If equipped cleaning the interior. Use cleaners...
  • Page 357 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (79,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-79 Never use a brush with stiff Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution bristles. Start by vacuuming the surface Never rub any surface using a soft brush attachment. If a...
  • Page 358 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (80,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-80 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center.

  • Page 359: Floor Mats

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (81,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Vehicle Care 10-81 Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Warning solvents can permanently change Wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine...
  • Page 360 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (82,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 10-82 Vehicle Care Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. Use the floor mat with the correct side up.

  • Page 361: General Information

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance the vehicle in good condition, see Caution your dealer.

  • Page 362: Maintenance Schedule

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 11-2 Service and Maintenance Rotation of New Tires Maintenance Warning (Continued) Tire rotation is not recommended if Schedule the vehicle has different size tires If in doubt, see your dealer to on the front and rear wheels.
  • Page 363 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Tire inflation pressures check. system whenever the oil is changed. Every Engine Oil Change See Tire Pressure on See Engine Oil Life System on Change engine oil and filter.
  • Page 364 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Fuel system inspection for Once a Month suspension, and chassis damage or leaks. Tire inflation check. See Tire components for damaged, loose, Exhaust system and nearby heat Pressure on page 10-41.
  • Page 365 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Flush the underbody at least Four-wheel-drive vehicles only: Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles twice a year. See Underbody Transfer case fluid change...

  • Page 366: Lubricants, And Parts

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
  • Page 367 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457). ® Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.

  • Page 368: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number...

  • Page 369: Maintenance Records

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
  • Page 370 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 11-10 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 371: Technical Data

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine,...

  • Page 372: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-6 for more information.
  • Page 373 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 313 kW@5600 rpm @4100 rpm 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 (420 hp@5600 rpm) (460 lb ft@4100 rpm) 0.043 in)

  • Page 374: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 375: Customer Information

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Information Radio Frequency Privacy Identification (RFID) The vehicle has a number of Customer Information RFID technology is used in some...

  • Page 376: Event Data Recorders

    Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-7574628) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 13-2 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the...
  • Page 377 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake What Makes an Airbag System (ABS) ....9-36 Accessories and Inflate? .
  • Page 378 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Break-In, New Vehicle ..9-19 Check Bulb Replacement ... . 10-27 Engine Light .
  • Page 379 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Compass ..... . . 5-6 Driving Messages .
  • Page 380 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont'd) Coolant Temperature Electric Parking Brake ..9-37 Warning Light ....5-25 Electric Parking Brake Light .
  • Page 381 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Front Seats Headlamps Adjustment ....3-3 Aiming ..... . 10-26 Garage Door Opener Heated and Cooled .
  • Page 382 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Level Control Automatic .....9-43 Ignition Positions ....9-20 Lamps Liftgate .
  • Page 383 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont'd) Low-Profile Tires ....10-41 Messages (cont'd) Compass .....5-36 Low Fuel Warning .
  • Page 384 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Mirrors Personalization Automatic Dimming Engine ......10-5 Vehicle .
  • Page 385 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Rear Window Washer/Wiper ..5-5 Retained Accessory Safety Belts (cont'd) Reminders ....5-16 Rearview Mirrors Power (RAP) .
  • Page 386 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Stuck Vehicle ....9-13 Service StabiliTrak Accessories and OFF Light .
  • Page 387 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) Trailer ......9-74 Different Size .
  • Page 388 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 8/27/14 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Winter Driving ......9-11 Warning Winter Tires .

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