0. Rescue Sheet Airbag Stored gas Seat belt SRS control unit Gas strut/ inflator pretensioner Preloaded spring High strength Zone requiring Battery low High voltage High voltage power cable special attention voltage battery pack zone component Cable Cut Location...
Always wear appropriate PPE. Emblems and Badging In addition to the exterior images shown on the cover page, the Cadillac Escalade IQ and IQL can be identified by the nameplate that appears on the liftgate. High Voltage Battery Information The battery is a High Voltage (Class B) Li-ion pack, that is a mounted under the vehicle and is a structural part of the floor pan.
2. Immobilization / stabilization / lifting IMMOBILIZE VEHICLE • Block the wheels. • Follow procedures for conventional vehicles. Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Applying the Electric Parking Brake Press the EPB switch momentarily. The red parking brake status light will flash and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied. Releasing the Electric Parking Brake Turn the vehicle on.
3. Disable direct hazards / safety regulations Thermal Runaway Mitigation The vehicle is equipped with a battery management system with internal fault detection, including thermal runaway mitigation. In the event of a “Battery Danger Detected” notification, DO NOT disable the 12v battery. Automatic safety systems are enabled when low voltage power is available.
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Outside Access to Hood Release Manual Operation Press and release the touch pad in the grille area. Lift the hood to open. To close the hood, pull the hood down until it is secured in the latch. When the hood is in the latch, the hood will automatically close. Power Operation To open or close the hood, press the touch pad in the center of the front fascia once, when the RKE transmitters within 1 m (3 ft).
VEHICLE AT CHARGE STATION: If able, terminate charging by removing the charge handle from the vehicle. If enabled, the vehicle’s anti-theft alarm may activate. If the charge handle will not release, a manual release loop is in the left side rear wheelhouse. Common charge handle is shown;...
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Steering Column Tilt and Telescoping Control • Press the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down. • Press the control rearward or forward to move the steering wheel closer or away from you. Front Seat Controls The seat switches function the same for the driver and front seat passenger.
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Occupant Restraint Systems The Escalade IQ and IQL are equipped with seven Airbags: • Driver • Front Seat Passenger • (2) Front Seat Outboard Airbags • (1) Driver Seat Inboard Airbag • (2) Roof Rail Airbags There are seat belt restraints for seven occupants. The front seat belt system includes two pre-tensioners on each side.
5. Stored energy / liquids / gases / solids Low Voltage Lead Acid Chemistry Battery High Voltage Lithium-Ion Chemistry Battery High Voltage Warning, potential for electric shock Gases emitted from the battery pack are flammable Gases emitted from the battery pack are toxic Skin contact may cause irritation.
Potential for eye, nose, and throat irritation with prolonged exposure. Always wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Use copious amounts of water to cool the battery and to extinguish a fire. Do NOT use an ABC dry chemical extinguisher because it will not extinguish a battery fire.
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Vehicle Towing and Transportation The lifting point features should only be used for lifting the vehicle. Do NOT use these features as attachment points to move or tie the vehicle down. General Motors recommends a flatbed carrier to transport a disabled vehicle. A wheel lift truck along with properly rated tow dollies can be used if a flatbed carrier is not available.
9. Important additional information This vehicle is supported by OnStar, where available. This vehicle does NOT have a power button. The vehicle will turn off when shifted to P (Park) and a driver exit is detected. The “Vehicle Off” symbol will appear on the Infotainment Display and can be used to turn the vehicle off. If a collision is detected, an additional “Emergency Vehicle Off”...
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