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Cadillac EXT Owner's Manual (546 pages)

Cadillac 2009 Escalade SUV Owner Manual

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.61 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

7
- Canadian Owners
  3
- Table of Contents
  7
- Seats and Restraint System
  7
- Head Restraints
  
  8
- Front Seats
  
  9
  - Power Seats
    9
  - Power Lumbar
    10
  - Power Reclining Seatbacks
    14
- Rear Seats
  
  16
  - Rear Seat Operation
    16
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    19
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    22
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    35
- Safety Belts
  
  39
- Child Restraints
  
  40
- Airbag System
  
  59
- Restraint System Check
  
  75
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    75
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    76
Section 2 Features and Controls

77
- Features and Controls
  77
- Keys
  
  79
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    80
    
    Battery Replacement
    82
    
    Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
    82
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    83
- Doors and Locks
  
  85
  - Door Locks
    85
  - Power Door Locks
    85
  - Delayed Locking
    85
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    86
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    86
  - Lockout Protection
    87
  - Midgate
    87
  - Reinstalling the Rear Glass
    92
  - Tailgate
    97
  - Power Assist Steps
    98
- Windows
  
  99
  - Power Windows
    100
  - Sun Visors
    102
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  103
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    103
  - Testing the Alarm
    104
  - PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
    105
  - Operation
    105
  - Immobilizer Operation
    105
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  107
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    107
  - Ignition Positions
    107
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    108
  - Starting the Engine
    108
  - Starting Procedure
    109
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    110
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    110
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    111
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    112
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    115
  - Parking Brake
    117
  - Shifting into Park
    119
  - Shifting out of Park
    120
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    121
  - Engine Exhaust
    121
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    122
- Mirrors
  
  123
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    123
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    123
  - Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    123
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    124
  - Turn Signal Indicator
    124
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    125
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    125
- Object Detection Systems
  
  126
- Onstar System
  
  132
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    134
  - How Onstar Service Works
    134
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    134
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  135
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    136
    
    Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
    141
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    141
- Storage Areas
  
  142
  - Glove Box
    142
  - Cupholders
    142
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    142
  - Center Console Storage
    142
  - Luggage Carrier
    142
  - Rear Seat Armrest
    143
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    144
    
    Cargo Panel Storage System
    145
    
    Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
    149
  - All-Weather Cargo Area
    153
    
    Side Rail Channels
    155
  - Top-Box Storage
    157
- Sunroof
  
  158
Section 3 Instrument Panel

161
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  164
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    165
  - Horn
    165
  - Tilt Wheel
    166
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    166
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    166
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    167
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    167
  - Flash-To-Pass
    168
  - Windshield Wipers
    168
  - Rainsense™ II Wipers
    168
  - Windshield Washer
    169
  - Cruise Control
    170
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    171
  - Exterior Lamps
    173
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    176
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    177
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    177
  - Fog Lamps
    178
  - Exterior Cargo Lamps
    178
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    178
  - Dome Lamps
    179
  - Dome Lamp Override
    179
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    179
  - Reading Lamps
    179
  - Electric Power Management
    179
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    180
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    180
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    181
    
    Analog Clock
    182
- Climate Controls
  
  182
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    182
    
    Automatic Operation
    183
    
    Manual Operation
    184
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    186
  - Outlet Adjustment
    186
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  187
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    188
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    189
  - Trip Odometer
    189
  - Tachometer
    189
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    189
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    189
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    190
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    191
  - Charging System Light
    192
  - Brake System Warning Light
    193
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    194
  - Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
    194
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    195
  - Tire Pressure Light
    195
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    196
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    198
  - Maintenance Schedule
    199
  - Oil Pressure Light
    199
  - Security Light
    199
  - Fog Lamp Light
    200
  - Lights on Reminder
    200
  - Cruise Control Light
    200
  - Highbeam on Light
    200
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    201
  - Fuel Gage
    201
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  201
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    202
    
    Tire Pressure
    205
    
    Oil Pressure
    206
  - DIC Compass
    206
    
    Compass Calibration
    208
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    208
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    209
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    210
    
    Fuel Level Low
    211
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    211
    
    Service Air Bag
    212
    
    Service Brake System
    213
    
    Service Suspension System
    213
    
    Service Tire Monitor System
    214
    
    Turn Signal on
    215
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    216
    
    Display Language
    217
    
    Auto Door Lock
    217
    
    Remote Door Lock
    218
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    219
    
    Approach Lighting
    220
    
    Exit Lighting
    220
    
    Remote Start
    224
    
    Factory Settings
    225
- Audio System(S)
  
  226
  - Bluetooth
    226
    
    Voice Recognition
    227
    
    Bluetooth Controls
    227
    
    Audio System
    227
    
    Pairing a Phone
    228
    
    Storing Name Tags
    229
    
    Deleting Name Tags
    231
    
    Making a Call
    232
    
    Receiving a Call
    233
    
    Call Waiting
    233
    
    Transferring a Call
    234
    
    Bluetooth System
    235
    
    Other Information
    236
    
    Before Driving
    237
  - Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
    237
    
    Audio Output
    240
    
    Video Screen
    240
    
    Remote Control
    241
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    245
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    247
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    248
  - Radio Reception
    249
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    250
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    250
Section 4 Navigation System

251
- Navigation System
  251
- Overview
  
  252
  - Navigation System Overview
    252
  - Getting Started
    254
    
    Storing Radio Station Presets
    257
    
    Deleting Personal Information
    257
    
    Setting the Clock
    258
    
    Storing Preset Destinations
    260
  - Cleaning the Display
    261
- Features and Controls
  
  261
  - Using the Navigation System
    261
  - Maps
    264
    
    Installing the DVD Map Disc
    264
    
    Detailed Areas
    264
    
    Ejecting the DVD Map Disc
    265
    
    Map Adjustments
    265
    
    Map Scales
    265
    
    Handling the DVD Map Disc
    265
  - Symbols
    266
    
    Scrolling the Map
    266
    
    Map Screen
    269
    
    Driving on a Route
    271
    
    Auto Reroute
    272
  - Destination
    273
    
    Address Book
    277
    
    Previous Destination
    278
    
    From Map
    279
    
    Preset Destination
    281
    
    Previous Destinations
    284
    
    Getting Started on Your Route
    285
    
    Voice Volume
    287
    
    Cancel Guidance
    288
    
    Adding Destinations to the Address Book
    289
    
    Adding or Changing Preset Destinations
    289
  - Conﬁgure Menu
    290
    
    Route Preference
    291
    
    Traffic Options
    294
  - Global Positioning System (GPS)
    304
  - Vehicle Positioning
    304
  - Problems with Route Guidance
    305
  - If the System Needs Service
    306
  - Ordering Map Dvds
    306
  - Database Coverage Explanations
    306
- Navigation Audio System
  
  307
  - Finding a Station
    308
  - Sound Menu
    310
  - Radio Menu
    311
  - CD Player
    314
    
    Playing an Audio CD
    316
    
    Using an Mp3 CD
    317
  - DVD Player
    321
    
    DVD Menu Options
    322
    
    Playing a DVD
    322
    
    DVD Messages
    326
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    327
  - Auxiliary Devices
    328
- Voice Recognition
  
  328
  - Voice Recognition Commands
    330
  - Voice Tag Commands
    330
  - Radio Commands
    331
  - Voice Help
    331
Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

333
- Driving Your Vehicle
  333
- Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
  
  334
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    334
  - Defensive Driving
    334
  - Drunk Driving
    335
  - Control of a Vehicle
    335
  - Braking
    336
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    337
    
    Brake Assist
    338
  - Braking in Emergencies
    338
  - Stabilitrak System
    338
    
    Traction Control Operation
    340
    
    Power Steering
    341
  - Magnetic Ride Control
    341
  - Road Sensing Suspension
    341
  - Locking Rear Axle
    341
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    341
  - Steering
    341
    
    Steering Tips
    342
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    342
  - Off-Road Recovery
    343
  - Passing
    343
  - Loss of Control
    343
  - Off-Road Driving
    344
    
    Environmental Concerns
    347
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    348
    
    Approaching a Hill
    349
    
    Driving on Hills
    349
    
    Driving Uphill
    350
    
    Driving Downhill
    352
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    353
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    354
    
    Driving in Water
    355
  - Driving at Night
    356
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    356
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    357
  - Highway Hypnosis
    358
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    358
  - Winter Driving
    359
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    361
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    361
  - Recovery Hooks
    362
  - Loading the Vehicle
    363
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    369
- Towing
  
  369
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    369
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    369
  - Level Control
    371
  - Autoride
    371
  - Towing a Trailer
    372
    
    Pulling a Trailer
    373
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    374
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    375
    
    Safety Chains
    378
    
    Trailer Brakes
    379
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    380
    
    Following Distance
    380
    
    Driving on Grades
    381
    
    Making Turns
    381
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    381
    
    Parking on Hills
    382
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    382
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    383
  - Trailer Recommendations
    384
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

385
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  385
- Service
  
  387
- Fuel
  
  389
  - Gasoline Octane
    389
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    390
  - California Fuel
    390
  - Additives
    391
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    392
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    393
  - Filling the Tank
    393
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    395
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  396
  - Hood Release
    397
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    398
  - Engine Oil
    399
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    400
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    401
  - Engine Oil Life System
    402
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    403
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    405
  - Cold Check Procedure
    406
  - Cooling System
    409
  - Engine Coolant
    410
  - Checking Coolant
    411
  - Engine Overheating
    414
    
    If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    415
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    416
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    417
  - Engine Fan Noise
    417
  - Power Steering Fluid
    417
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    418
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    418
  - Brakes
    419
    
    Brake Fluid
    419
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    420
    
    Brake Adjustment
    422
  - Battery
    423
  - Vehicle Storage
    423
  - Jump Starting
    424
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  429
- Rear Axle
  
  430
- Front Axle
  
  431
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  432
- Bulb Replacement
  
  435
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  437
- Tires
  
  438
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    439
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    441
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    444
  - How to Check
    445
  - High-Speed Operation
    445
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    446
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    447
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    448
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    449
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    451
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    452
  - Buying New Tires
    453
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    455
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    456
    
    Wheel Replacement
    458
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    458
  - Tire Chains
    459
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    460
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    461
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    462
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    466
  - Secondary Latch System
    471
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    474
  - Spare Tire
    477
- Appearance Care
  
  478
  - Interior Cleaning
    478
  - Fabric/Carpet
    479
  - Leather
    480
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    480
  - Wood Panels
    480
  - Speaker Covers
    480
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    481
    
    Weatherstrips
    481
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    481
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    482
    
    Finish Care
    482
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    483
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    484
    
    Tires
    484
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    485
    
    Finish Damage
    485
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    485
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    485
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  486
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    486
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    486
- Electrical System
  
  487
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    487
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    487
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    487
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    487
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    488
  - Top View
    490
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    490
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    491
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  494
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

495
- Maintenance Requirements
  496
- Maintenance Schedule
  496
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  496
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  497
- Scheduled Maintenance
  498
- Additional Required Services
  500
- Maintenance Footnotes
  501
  - Engine Oil Level Check
    503
- At each Fuel Fill
  503
- Owner Checks and Services
  503
- At Least Once a Month
  504
- At Least Once a Year
  504
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    505
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    506
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  507
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  509
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  510
- Maintenance Record
  511
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

515
- Customer Assistance Information
  515
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  516
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    516
  - Online Owner Center
    518
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    519
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    519
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    520
  - Roadside Service
    521
    
    Calling for Assistance
    521
    
    Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
    522
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    523
  - Courtesy Transportation
    523
    
    Transportation Options
    524
    
    Additional Program Information
    524
  - Collision Damage Repair
    525
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    526
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    526
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  528
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  530
  - Event Data Recorders
    530
  - Onstar
    531
  - Navigation System
    531
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    531

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Navigation System

Overview

Features and Controls

Navigation Audio System

Voice Recognition

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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