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Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac Escalade. Some equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. Contact your dealer for details on a specific vehicle. All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at cadillac.com/owners.
Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner's Manual for complete instructions.
Preproduction model shown throughout. Actual production model may vary.
Certain features shown have limited or late availability, or are no longer available.
See the window label or your dealer regarding the features on an individual vehicle.
See Introduction in your Owner's Manual.
*Refer to the Super Cruise Convenience & Personalization Guide for additional information.
TOUCH CONTROLS
Use simple gestures to interact with the Infotainment Screen.
MULTI-COLOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) ♦
CLUSTER DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
SELECT VEHICLE INFORMATION (RIGHT RECONFIGURABLE ZONE)
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
Lock
Press to lock all doors, fuel door and liftgate.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver's door and fuel door only or all doors and liftgate.
Remote Vehicle Start
Press twice to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Rear Liftglass
Press twice to open the rear liftglass.
Power Liftgate
Press twice to open or close the power liftgate. Press once to stop power operation.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.
Remote Power Windows
Press and hold the button to fully open the windows or the
button to fully close the windows. To enable, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote Window Operation.
Automatic Mirror Folding
To enable the automatic power folding mirrors, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Remote Mirror Folding.
Note: To change or enable some remote settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start. See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) from your pocket or bag. The key fob must be within 3 feet of the liftgate or door being unlocked/locked.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the key fob within range:
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the key fob within range:
PASSIVE LOCKING
The doors are always power assisted, even when operated manually. The doors automatically slow down prior to fully opening or closing. If a door is left open, the power assist will hold the door at the same position.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
START
STOP/OFF
Retained Accessory Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver's door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Automatic Stop/Start is a fuel-saving feature that automatically turns off the engine when the brake pedal is pressed, the vehicle is at a complete stop, and operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, an AUTO STOP message will display. The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped, depending on current operating conditions. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will automatically restart.
Auto Stop/Start is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
Note: Disable Auto Stop/Start when using the Rear Seat Media System for continuous play while driving.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Read your Owner's Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
Your Escalade offers a variety of entertainment, communication and vehicle options. Touch an application icon on the Infotainment Screen or use the rotary controller and buttons on the center console to access an item. You can use simple gestures on the touchscreen, such as tap, drag, pinch and spread, to interact with the system. Link a compatible smartphone or portable audio player to the system using a Bluetooth or USB connection. For additional information, visit cadillac.com/support.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
MANAGING HOME PAGE ICONS
STORING STATION FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXM♦) can be stored in any order. Audio source options are on the left side of the Audio screen.
IN-VEHICLE APPS
In-vehicle apps offering entertainment, news, weather, travel information and more, including Amazon Alexa Built-in, are available on the Infotainment Screen or can be downloaded through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle's available Wi-Fi Hotspot, if active, or a mobile hotspot. Go to onstar.com for data plan information.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
USB ports for data and charging are located at the front of the center console and in the console storage compartment.
GOOGLE BUILT-IN†
Google built-in provides access to some of your favorite apps, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.
SIRIUSXM® WITH 360L♦
The personalized content of SiriusXM with 360L offers more than 200 channels, including ad-free music, sports, comedy, talk and news, along with access to On Demand shows, performances and interviews. Certain features require a SiriusXM subscription and a Connected Access plan. See siriusxm.com and onstar.com for details.
APPLE CARPLAY® AND ANDROID AUTO™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
Read your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
To use a Bluetooth-enabled device, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all devices will support all functions. The vehicle must be stopped to pair a device. Enable Bluetooth on the device before pairing.
PAIR A PHONE
FIRST TO CONNECT PHONE
Multiple phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system connects to the phone that is set to First to Connect.
BLUETOOTH VOICE RECOGNITION
Bluetooth Voice Recognition allows access to the voice recognition commands on a compatible, paired phone; e.g., Siri or Google Assistant.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
AUGMENTED REALITY VIEW
Route guidance and upcoming turns appear as graphics on the front camera image displayed in the Cluster Display.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
The wireless phone charging system is located in the center console. Visit cadillac.com/support to check device c ompatibility. See your phone retailer for required phone accessories or charging adapters.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
With the vehicle's available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet. For information on use and system limitations, visit cadillac.com/support.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual
Many vehicle features can be turned on/off and customized using the Settings menus on the Infotainment Screen, including Remote Start, Power Liftgate, Wipers and others.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
The Front Media System includes a touchscreen, HDMI port, Bluetooth headphone support and video support.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
The Rear Seat Media System includes 2 touchscreens, 2 HDMI ports and 2 Bluetooth wireless headphones.
See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
The Universal Remote System enables your vehicle to control 3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
REAR CLIMATE CONTROLS
Use the rear climate control touchscreen or select the Rear Climate icon on the Front Command Center screen controls to adjust the rear climate control settings.
See Climate Controls in your Owner's Manual.
POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
Use the controls on the side of the Front Seats or Executive Second-Row Seats♦ to adjust the seat position. With the ignition on, turn the Feature Select knob to view and select the available settings displayed on the Front Command Center or Rear Command Center.♦
SET DRIVER'S SEAT MEMORY POSITIONS
With the ignition On or in Accessory mode:
RECALL DRIVER'S SEAT MEMORY POSITIONS
2ND-ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
Note: Do not slide the 2nd-row seat while folded.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner's Manual.
POWER RELEASE 2ND-ROW SEATS
POWER FOLDING/UNFOLDING 3RD-ROW SEATS
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner's Manual.
POWER LIFTGATE
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT
HANDS-FREE OPERATION
The liftgate will open automatically when the key fob is within 3 feet of the rear of the vehicle for several seconds. Beeps sound and the taillights flash before the liftgate will open. Move the key fob more than 3 feet away from the vehicle to cancel an automatic opening.
Note: To change the liftgate settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience > Hands-Free Exterior Storage Access on the Infotainment Screen.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The automatic transmission is electronically controlled using the shift lever on the right side of the steering column. The selected position is illuminated in red on the lever and is shown on the cluster display.
Park – Press the P button on the end of the lever to shift into Park.
Reverse – Press the brake pedal and then pull the lever toward you and up to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Press the brake pedal and then pull the lever toward you and hold briefly to shift into Neutral.
Note: The vehicle will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into Park. See Car Wash Mode in your Owner's Manual.
Drive – Press the brake pedal and then pull the lever toward you and down to shift into Drive.
Manual Mode – Allows you to choose the top gear limit to reduce transmission shifts and vehicle speed when driving downhill or towing a trailer. With the transmission in Drive, press the L (Low) switch on the steering wheel. On the back of the steering wheel, press the top-left (-) control to downshift or the top-right (+) control to upshift. Press the L switch again to return to Drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
The Driver Mode Selector settings automatically adjust various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions. The modes are displayed on the Infotainment Screen.
Available modes may include:
Tour – Use in normal driving for a smooth ride.
Sport – Use for enhanced responsiveness. Performance Shift Features are enabled when spirited driving is detected.
Snow/Ice (2WD only) – Use for enhanced acceleration on slippery surfaces.
Off-Road (4WD♦ only) – Use for enhanced control on unpaved roads or trails at moderate speeds. Accelerator pedal mapping, steering, ride height and other systems are modified.
Tow/Haul – Use to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in stop-and-go traffic or rolling hills.
My Mode – Allows the engine sound, steering and braking feel to be customized to your preference.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Shift between and AUTO at normal driving speeds. The current status of the transfer case is displayed on the Cluster Display.
AUTO Automatic 2WD
High/4WD High – Use when traction conditions vary; engages the front and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions.
2WD High – Use for most streets and highways.
4WD High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road driving.
4WD Low (2-Speed Transfer Case ♦ ) – Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopped or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral.
N Neutral (2-Speed Transfer Case ♦ ) – Use to dolly or dinghy tow the vehicle. Refer to your Owner's Manual for the shift procedure.
TERRAIN MODE
(4WD Single-Speed Transfer Case only)♦
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual
The Air Ride Adaptive Suspension offers load-leveling and adjustable ride height capabilities.
Ride heights that are unavailable for selection will be grayed out in the menu. Available modes may include:
Normal Ground Clearance – Use for normal driving.
Entry/Exit Ground Clearance – Lowers the vehicle for easy entry/exit.
Increased Ground Clearance – Raises the vehicle 1 inch from Normal. 4WD♦ models only.
Maximum Ground Clearance – Raises the vehicle 2 inches from Normal. 4WD♦ models only; available only in 4WD Low.
Aero – Automatically lowers the vehicle when vehicle speed exceeds 65 mph for a period of time to improve aerodynamics. This feature cannot be user-selected.
Note: Heavy use of the air suspension may cause the system to temporarily suspend all height changes to allow the air compressor to cool down.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information. Following are some of the many advanced driver assistance systems that may be on your vehicle. Refer to your Owner's Manual for more information on all available systems.
SAFETY ALERT SEAT – The driver's seat pulses (left, right or both sides) to alert you of the direction of potential hazards. Audible alerts may be selected instead of seat-pulsing alerts.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERT – The Vehicle Ahead Indicator on the Cluster Display is green when a vehicle is detected ahead that you're following and is amber when following a detected vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a detected vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
ENHANCED AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – The system works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of a front-end collision with a vehicle you're following. Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking.
INTERSECTION AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – The system can help you avoid or reduce the severity of an intersection collision with a detected cross-traffic vehicle. It provides alerts and may automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH BICYCLE DETECTION — The system works to help you avoid a poten tial collision with a detected vehicle or bicycle in an adjacent lane. While driving, the sys tem displays a warning symbol on the left- or right-side mirror when a moving vehicle is detected rapidly approaching or is in that side blind zone. The symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side. If a bicycle is detected, the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected). Bicycle Detection is available for a short time after the vehicle is turned off.
BLIND ZONE STEERING ASSIST – The system can help you avoid a potential collision with a detected vehicle in an adjacent lane. If a vehicle is detected in the adjacent lane that you are entering, the system provides an urgent steering wheel turn to alert you to take action and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected). The green Lane Keep Assist indicator will turn amber and the
warning symbol will flash on the left- or right-side mirror. The system does not continuously steer the vehicle; the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING WITH BICYCLIST DETECTION – During daytime driving, the system detects pedestrians and bicycles directly ahead and displays an amber indicator on the Cluster Display. When approaching a detected pedestrian or bicycle too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected). The system may automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking. Nighttime and low-visibility performance are limited.
REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING – In detected, potentially imminent collision situations with some objects behind your vehicle while in Reverse, the system can provide alerts and hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds.
FRONT♦ AND REAR PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides "distance to closest object" i nformation on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses or 5 beeps sound (if selected).
REAR PEDESTRIAN ALERT – During daytime driving with the vehicle in Reverse, the system can detect pedestrians directly behind the vehicle and will display an amber indicator on the Infotainment Screen. When a pedestrian is detected close to the vehicle, the indicator flashes red and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected). Nighttime and lowvisibility performance are limited.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING – When in Reverse, the system warns of detected cross traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the Infotainment Screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps (if selected). The system may automatically provide hard emergency braking, if you have not already done so.
HD SURROUND VISION – The system uses multiple cameras to display a high-resolution image of the area around your vehicle along with front- and rear-camera views on the Infotainment Screen. The system operates when in Reverse or Drive while moving less than 8 mph.
ENHANCED AUTOMATIC PARKING ASSIST♦ – The system can search for a parallel or perpendicular parking space and then steer and brake the vehicle into that space while shifting gears as needed. It can also help you unpark the vehicle after parallel parking. While using the system, you need to remain in your vehicle and be prepared to override and take control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
The Rear Camera Mirror provides a wider, lessobstructed field of view than a traditional mirror to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic conditions.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The Low Tire Pressure light illuminates when one or more of the vehicle's tires is significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver's door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Infotainment Screen.
When inflating a tire, the Tire Fill Alert sounds the horn and changes the turn signals from flashing to solid when the recommended tire pressure is reached (does not apply to spare tire).
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEM
DOME LAMPS
See Lighting in your Owner's Manual.
OWNER PRIVILEGES™
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-224-1400
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Roadside Assistance provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac-trained dealer technician who can provide on-site services, including towing service, battery jump starts, lockout service, fuel delivery and flat-tire assistance. Services are provided for up to 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
OnStar® Roadside Assistance
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security Plan, press the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button (for emergencies only) to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner's Manual.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
1-800-333-4223
Cadillac Customer Assistance is available anytime to answer questions or provide additional information.
myCADILLAC MOBILE APP
Download the myCadillac app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can use your device to start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, set parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device's app store.
MY CADILLAC ACCOUNT
Create an account at cadillac.com/owners to access personalized information, including an online Owner's Manual and helpful howto videos; track your service history and warranty status; manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans; review your c urrent Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service account required); and more.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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