Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M
Customer Assistance Information
Canadian Owners
Safety Warnings and Symbols
How to Use This Manual
Index
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
Page
Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats
Power Seats
Power Lumbar
Heated Seats
Heated Seat and Seatback To heat
Heated and Cooled Seats
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals
Easy Exit Seat
Power Reclining Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Rear Seat Operation
Rear Seats
Page
Safety Belts They Are for Everyone
Safety Belts
They work
Why Safety Belts Work
Page
Page
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Driver Position
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Lap-Shoulder Belt
Page
Page
What is wrong with this?
Belt is buckled in the wrong place
What is wrong with this?
Belt is twisted across the body
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Right Front Passenger Position
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Rear Seat Passengers
Page
Page
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Page
Page
Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Pretensioners
Older Children
Child Restraints
Page
Page
Infants and Young Children
Page
What are the different types of add-on child restraints?
Child Restraint Systems
Page
How Should I Use a Child Restraint?
Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle
Securing the Child Within Child Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Latch
Lower Anchors
Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Page
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
Page
Page
Page
Tethers for Children Latch on
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
Page
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
Page
Page
Page
Page
Airbag System
Page
Page
Electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on
Where Are the Airbags?
Page
Page
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
Page
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
Page
Passenger Sensing System
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Checking the Restraint Systems
Restraint System Check
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
Page
Features and Controls
Section Features and Controls
Keys
Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
You will have one of the RKE transmitters below
Matching Transmitters to Your Vehicle
Battery Replacement
Page
Page
Remote Vehicle Start
Page
Remote Start Ready
Door Locks
Doors and Locks
Delayed Locking
Power Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Lockout Protection
Rear Door Security Locks
Midgate Operation
Midgate
Rear Glass Removal and Storage
Page
Page
Page
Reinstalling the Rear Glass
Page
Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place
Lower the Midgate until it is flat
Raising the Midgate
Tailgate
Power Running Boards
Tailgate Removal
Windows
Express-Down Windows
Power Windows
Window Lockout
Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull-out Extension
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors
Sun Visors with Slide Rod
Content Theft-Deterrent
Testing the Alarm
PASS-KeyIII+
PASS-KeyIII+ Operation
Page
New Vehicle Break-In
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
Ignition Positions
Key In the Ignition
Retained Accessory Power RAP
Starting the Engine
Page
Engine Coolant Heater
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
130
131
Page
Driver Shift Control DSC
Page
See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 242 for more information
Tow/Haul Mode
Grade Braking
Parking Brake
Off before driving
Shifting Into Park P
Torque Lock
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Parking Over Things That Burn
Shifting Out of Park P
Engine Exhaust
Running the Engine While Parked
Compass Calibration
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Compass Operation
Compass Variance
Cleaning the Mirror
Outside Temperature
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Temperature and Compass Display
Page
Compass Calibration
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
Curb View Assist
Convex Mirror
Heated Mirrors
OnStar System
OnStar Services
Directions & Connections Plan
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Virtual Advisor
Universal Home Remote System With Three Round LED
Universal Home Remote System
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
Universal Home Remote System With One Triangular LED
Universal Home Remote System Operation With Three Round LED
Page
Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code
Example
Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
Using Universal Home Remote
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
Page
Programming Universal Home Remote
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
Glove Box
Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button
Luggage Carrier
Cupholders
Instrument Panel Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area
Page
Cargo Cover Panels
Rear Seat Armrest
Page
Page
Cargo Panel Storage System
Page
Page
Page
175
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar
Folding and Storage of Straps
Page
Cargo Tie Downs
All-Weather Cargo Area
Maintenance and Cleaning
Top Drain Grates Removal and Cleaning
Side Rail Channels
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning
Cargo Area Floor Drains
Top-Box Storage
Sunroof
Page
Instrument Panel
Section Instrument Panel
191
Instrument Panel Overview
Glove Box. See Glove Box on
Other Warning Devices
Hazard Warning Flashers
Horn
Heated Steering Wheel
Tilt Wheel
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime
Windshield Wipers
Flash-to-Pass
Rainsense II Wipers
Heated Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Erasing Speed Memory
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control
Page
Turning On and Enabling IntellliBeam
IntellliBeam Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System
Driving with IntellliBeam
Page
Cleaning the IntellliBeam Light Sensor
Disabling and Resetting IntellliBeam at the Rearview Mirror
Daytime Running Lamps DRL
Headlamps on Reminder
Automatic Headlamp System
Exterior Cargo Lamps
Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Entry/Exit Lighting
Battery Run-Down Protection
Dome Lamps
Dome Lamp Override
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Urpa
How the System Works
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
How the System Works when Backing
Page
Accessory Power Outlets
Analog Clock
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob
Climate Controls
Automatic Operation
Manual Operation
Page
Defogging and Defrosting
Air Conditioning
Rear Window Defogger
Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips
Page
Instrument Panel Cluster
Trip Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer
Tachometer
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
231
Brake System Warning Light
Charging System Light
233
Anti-Lock Brake System
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
StabiliTrak Indicator Light
Tire Pressure Light
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Page
If the Light Is On Steady
If the Light is Flashing
Emissions Inspection Maintenance Programs
Security Light
Oil Pressure Light
Lights On Reminder
Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light
Highbeam On Light
Fuel Gage
Tow/Haul Mode Light
DIC Operation and Displays
Driver Information Center DIC
Trip Odometer
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
DIC Buttons
Odometer
Average Economy
Fuel Range
Fuel Used
Blank Display
Timer
Transmission Temperature
Vehicle Information Menu Items
Tire Pressure
Units
Relearn Tire Positions
Relearn Remote Key
DIC Warnings and Messages
Change Engine OIL Soon
Turned OFF
Engine HOT A/C Air Conditioning
Engine Power is Reduced
Manual Shift
Replace Battery in Remote KEY
Service Brakes Soon
Service Tire Monitor System
Tighten GAS CAP
Transmission HOT Idle Engine
DIC Vehicle Customization
Feature Settings Menu Items
Entering the Feature Settings Menu
Auto Door Lock
Remote Door Lock
Remote Door Unlock
Exit Lighting
Auto High Beams
Park Tilt Mirrors
Memory Seat Recall
Remote Start
Audio Systems
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
268
SET Clock
Setting the Time
Radio with CD and DVD
Setting the Date
Playing the Radio
Page
Finding a Station
Setting Preset Stations
Page
Setting the Tone Bass/Midrange/Treble
Adjusting the Speakers Balance/Fade
XM Satellite Radio Service
RDS Messages
Radio Data System RDS
Page
Activating Program Type PTY Stations RDS and XM
Radio Message
Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
Radio Messages for XM Only
Page
283
Page
MP3 Format
Using an MP3 CD
Root Directory
No Folder
Empty Directory or Folder
Order of Play
Preprogrammed Playlists
File System and Naming
Playing an MP3
Page
Page
Page
CD Messages
Using the DVD Player
DVD Messages
Playing a DVD Video
Playing a DVD Audio Disc
Playing a CD in the DVD Drive
Page
Playing an MP3 Formatted Disc
Configurable Radio Display Keys
Using the AUX Display If Equipped
Configure Display Keys
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XM Radio Messages
301
Driver Control of the Audio System
Navigation/Radio System
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Before You Drive
Headphones
Battery Replacement
Audio/Video A/V Jacks
Audio Output
How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings
Video Screen
Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons
Page
310
311
DVD Display Error Messages
DVD Distortion
Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console
Cleaning the Video Screen
Rear Seat Audio RSA
Page
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
FM Stereo
Radio Reception
Care of the CD and DVD Player
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Fixed Mast Antenna
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
Chime Level Adjustment
320
Driving Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Drunken Driving
Page
325
Braking
Control of a Vehicle
See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on
Anti-Lock Brake System ABS
Page
Road Sensing Suspension
Using ABS
Braking in Emergencies
Locking Differential
DIC messages, see Driver Information Center DIC on
StabiliTrak System
Page
Traction Control Operation
Steering Tips
Power Steering
All-Wheel Drive AWD System
Steering
See StabiliTrak System on
Steering in Emergencies
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
Page
Skidding
Loss of Control
Also, see Braking on
Off-Road Driving
Before You Go Off-Roading
Environmental Concerns
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
Traveling to Remote Areas
Scanning the Terrain
See Drunken Driving on
Approaching a Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills
Driving Uphill
Page
Page
Driving Downhill
Am I likely to stall when going downhill?
Driving Across an Incline
Stalling on an Incline
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Driving in Water
After Off-Road Driving
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Page
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Driving Through Flowing Water
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids Have you checked all levels?
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
Page
Driving on Snow or Ice
Winter Driving
Page
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
Page
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
Recovery Hooks
Tire and Loading Information Label
Loading Your Vehicle
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
374
Certification/Tire Label
Page
Add-On Equipment
Automatic Level Control
Towing
Truck-Camper Loading Information
Towing Your Vehicle
All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Autoride
Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing
Towing a Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer
Tow/Haul Mode
Page
Gcwr
Weight of the Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Page
Hitches
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Backing Up
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Passing
Making Turns
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Driving On Grades
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Parking on Hills
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package
Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Recommendations
Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions
Service and Appearance Care
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Section Service and Appearance Care
Service
California Proposition 65 Warning
Accessories and Modifications
Doing Your Own Service Work
Gasoline Specifications
Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Gasoline Octane
Additives
California Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling the Tank
403
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
Engine Compartment Overview
Checking Engine Oil
Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
What to Do with Used Oil
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction Indicator
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicles Without an Air Filter Restriction Indicator
414
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Cold Check Procedure
Hot Check Procedure
Page
Consistency of Readings
Engine Coolant
What to Use
Adding Coolant
Checking Coolant
Engine Overheating
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Tow a trailer. See Towing a Trailer on
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Cooling System
427
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
Page
Page
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Engine Fan Noise
Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brake Fluid
Brakes
Checking Brake Fluid
What to Add
Brake Wear
Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel
Replacing Brake System Parts
Battery
Vehicle Storage
Jump Starting
439
440
Page
Jumper Cable Removal
All-Wheel Drive
When to Check Lubricant
Transfer Case
What to Use
When to Check Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
Rear Axle
How to Check Lubricant
Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
Headlamp Aiming
Page
Page
High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting
Bulb Replacement
Page
License Plate Lamp
Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Inch Tires
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Light Truck LT-Metric Tire a tire used on
Page
Inflation Tire Pressure
How to Check
When to Check
Tire Pressure Monitor System
High-Speed Operation
Page
Page
Resetting the Tpms Identification Codes
Page
Tire Inspection and Rotation
468
When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Page
Different Size Tires and Wheels
Traction AA, A, B, C
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Replacement
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Used Replacement Wheels
If a Tire Goes Flat
Tire Chains
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Page
Top-Box Storage Unit Passenger’s Side
Page
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Page
Front Position Rear Position
485
Rear Position
Page
Page
Secondary Latch System
Page
Page
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Page
Page
Spare Tire
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Page
Fabric/Carpet
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
Leather
Wood Panels
Care of Safety Belts
Speaker Covers
Washing Your Vehicle
Weatherstrips
Finish Care
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Sheet Metal Damage
Tires
Finish Damage
Chemical Paint Spotting
Underbody Maintenance
Description Usage
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Engine Identification
Service Parts Identification Label
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number VIN
Windshield Wiper Fuses
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Fuses Usage
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
511
Top View
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Circuit Breaker Usage
Underhood Fuse Block
514
515
516
517
Engine Specifications
Capacities and Specifications
Section Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Using the Maintenance Schedule
Page
Scheduled Maintenance
Service Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services cont’d
Maintenance Footnotes
528
Engine Coolant Level Check
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
Tire Inflation Check
Starter Switch Check
At Least Once a Month
At Least Once a Year
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
Underbody Flushing Service
Hood Support Gas Strut Service
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Recommended Fluids Lubricants
534
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Engine Drive Belt Routing
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record cont’d
539
540
Section Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Page
Page
Online Owner Center United States only
Online Owner Center
My GM Canada Canada only
Canada Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users
Customer Assistance Offices
United States Customer Assistance
Overseas Customer Assistance
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
Who Is Covered?
Roadside Service
50,000 miles 80 000 km
Cadillac Owner Privileges
Additional Services for Canadian Customers
Roadside Service Availability
Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Scheduling Service Appointments
Courtesy Transportation
Transportation Options
Shuttle Service
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
Collision Damage Repair
Repair Facility
Collision Parts
If an Accident Occurs
Insuring Your Vehicle
Page
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Service Bulletins
Service Publications Ordering Information
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Owner Information
Order Toll Free Monday-Friday 800 AM 600 PM Eastern Time
564
Page
Page
Calibration 143 145
Climate Control System
DVD
Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block 512
Hazard Warning Flashers
Page
Page
Page
Power Retained Accessory RAP 125 Running Boards 114
Power Seats
Page
Page
579
Safety and Symbols