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Cadillac Escalade 2011, Escalade ESV 2011 User Manual

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In Brief . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . .1-4
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .2-18
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-39
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . .. . 5-26
Vehicle Messages.. . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Personalization.. . . . . . 5-40
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 6-9
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....7-10
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-33
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 7-60
Voice Recognition... . . . . . . . . .7-99
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . 7-102
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-30
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-40
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9-45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . .9-47
Cruise Control . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 9-51
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-54
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-82
Vehicle Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Vehicle Checks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-39
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-89
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-94
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . .10-97
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Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-7
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-10
Technical Data . . . . . . ......... 12-1
Vehicle Identification.. . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-16
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-17
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1
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Introduction iii

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, ESCALADE, and ESV are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25965920 A First Printing
This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
©
2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com
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Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
WARNING
{
These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure
g : Outside Power Foldaway
Mirrors
} : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode
F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated
Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9
Head Restraint
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-10
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-16
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . 1-18
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Universal Remote System . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®System . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-22
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-23
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
®
OnStar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
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Instrument Panel

United States Version Shown; Canada Similar.
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A. Air Vents on page 8‑8.
B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑8.
Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.
C. Instrument Cluster on
page 5‑12.
D. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑8.
E. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑40.
Driver Shift Control (DSC). See Manual Mode on page 9‑43.
F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑43.
G. Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26.
H. Clock on page 5‑8.
I. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑10.
®
J. StabiliTrak
System on
page 9‑47.
Rear Park Aid Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑54.
K. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
L. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
M. Dome Lamp Override.
See Dome Lamps on
page 6‑10.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑9.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑9.
N. Data Link Connector (DLC).
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5‑18.
O. Automatic Transfer Case
Control (Hybrid only). See the hybrid supplement for more information.
P. Cruise Control on page 9‑51.
Heated Steering Wheel on page 5‑5 (If Equipped).
Q. Horn on page 5‑5.
R. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑3.
S. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1.
T. Pedal Adjust Button.
See Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal on page 9‑31.
Power Assist Steps on page 2‑13 (If Equipped).
U. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
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Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press K to unlock the driver door.
K again within 3 seconds to
Press unlock all remaining doors.
Q to lock all doors.
Press
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.
Press and hold close the liftgate.
Press and hold liftglass.
Press
L and release to locate the
vehicle.
L and hold for
Press three seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Press
L again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
& to open or
m to open the
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Remote Vehicle Start

With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Q.
Step 2, press and hold the turn signal lamps flash.
/ until
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold
until the parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.
Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.
/

Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
Power Door Locks
If available, these switches are on the front doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Press to lock the doors.
See Door Locks on page 2‑7.
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Liftgate

Power Liftgate
Press K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate.
There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate:
.
Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving.
.
Press & on the overhead console inside the vehicle.
.
Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open.
.
Press the l button next to the liftgate latch to close.
To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
Liftglass
There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass:
.
Press the button on the underside of the license plate applique (A).
.
Press m on the RKE transmitter.
See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑9 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑10.

Windows

The power window switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see:
.
Windows on page 2‑19.
.
Power Windows on page 2‑20.
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Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
.
To increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control.
.
To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3‑6 for more information.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6 for more information.
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Memory Features

The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedals.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑31 for more information.
Not all mirrors and adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.
2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound.
3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.”
To recall, press and release “1” or “2.” The vehicle must be in P (Park). A single beep will sound. The seat,
outside mirrors, steering column, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will move to the positions previously stored for the identified driver.
See “Memory Features” under
Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information.
Easy Exit Positions
This feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
B : Press to recall the easy exit
positions. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
See “Memory Features” under
Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information.
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Second Row Seats

On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats, if equipped. On vehicles with bucket seats, the seatbacks also recline.
See Second Row Seats (60/40 Split
Bench Seat) on page 3‑10 or Second Row Seats (Bucket Seats) on page 3‑13 for more information.

Third Row Seats

On vehicles with third row seats, the seatbacks can be folded, and the entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle.
For detailed instructions, see Third Row Seats on page 3‑18.

Heated and Ventilated Seats

The buttons are on the climate control panel.
{ : Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to heat the
seatback only.
z : Press to heat the seat and
seatback.
Repeatedly press and release the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats on page 3‑8.
Rear Seats
The buttons are on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel.
M : Press to heat the seat
cushion and to cycle through the temperature settings.
See Heated Rear Seats on page 3‑9.
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Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.
For more information see Head
Restraints on page 3‑2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Safety Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
.
Safety Belts on page 3‑22.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑25.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑31.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑63.

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this.
If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
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United States
Canada and Mexico
See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑48 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors
Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls on the driver door.
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows on the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press the opposite side to get the control pad to a neutral position.
Power Foldaway Mirrors
To fold the mirrors:
1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16.
Interior Mirror
The automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.
O : Press to turn the dimming
feature on or off.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑18 for more information.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment

The power tilt wheel control is located on the left side of the steering column.
Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.
To set the memory position, see
“Memory Features” in Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to change their positions.
The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the center console below the climate control system.
Press the right and left arrows to move the pedals either closer or further from your body.
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9‑31

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps
The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.
They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn on the dome lamps. The dome lamps remain on until the knob is turned counterclockwise.
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Dome Lamp Override
The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control.
k : Press the button in and the
dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted.
For more information about interior lamps, see:
.
Dome Lamps on page 6‑10.
.
Reading Lamps on page 6‑10.
.
Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑9.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
P : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on.
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For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works when the vehicle is shifted into the P (Park) position.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.
;: Turns on the parking lamps, along with the instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.
2: Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps.
For more information, see:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1.
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑6.
.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑9.

Windshield Wiper/Washer

The lever is on the left side of the steering column.
8 : Single wipe, turn to 8, then
release. Several wipes, hold the band on
8 longer.
9 : Turns the windshield
wipers off.
6 : Turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
6 : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L : Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position.
9 : Turns the wiper off. 5 : Turns on the rear wiper delay. Z : Turns on the rear wiper. = : Press the button on the end of
the lever to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑5 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑6.
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Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown
A. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
B. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
C. Defrost
D. Air Recirculation
E. Rear Window Defogger
F. Air Conditioning
G. Heated and Cooled Seats
H. Fan Control
I. REAR (Rear Climate Control)
J. Air Delivery Mode Control
See Dual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 8‑1 and Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) on page 8‑6 (If Equipped).

Transmission

Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The DSC switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the DSC feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position.
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The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9‑43.
While using DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul mode can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when DSC is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑43.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

This vehicle's radio is part of the navigation system. See AM-FM Radio on page 7‑10 later in this manual.

Satellite Radio

XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
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www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
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www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
Also, see Satellite Radio on page 7‑16.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle has an auxiliary input, located on the audio faceplate, and a USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console. External devices such as iPod MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio system.
See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑31 for further information.
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, laptop computers,
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Bluetooth
For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information, visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
For more information, see Bluetooth on page 7‑102.
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Steering Wheel Controls

If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
w / c x : Press to change
favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod or USB device.
b g : Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with
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OnStar if equipped.
+
decrease volume.
or Bluetooth systems,
e − e : Press to increase or
c x : Press to reject an
incoming call, or to end a call.
SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨ : Press to seek the next radio
station, the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or to select tracks and folders on an iPod or USB device.
For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.
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Cruise Control

Cruise Control Shown With
Heated Steering Wheel Button
(If Equipped)
The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel.
I : Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.
+ RES : Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
SET − : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.
[ : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑51.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.
See Destination on page 7‑69 in this manual for more information.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
3 : Press to display the
odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the units selected.
T : Press to display the oil life,
units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
U : Press to customize the
feature settings on your vehicle. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40 for more information.
V : Press to set or reset certain
functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.
For more information, see Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26.
Vehicle Customization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features include:
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Language
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Door Lock and Unlock Settings
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RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback
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Lighting
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Chime Volume
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Memory Features
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Digital Speedometer Display
See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.
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Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

If available, this feature will alert you to vehicles located in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror.
The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms.
This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 9‑56 for more information.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If available, the rear vision camera displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). Once shifted out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed, after a delay.
To clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, rinse it with water and wipe it with a soft cloth.
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑59.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audio beeps to provide distance and system information.
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio.
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑54 for more information.
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Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located:
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Inside the floor console storage bin.
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On the rear of the floor console.
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In the rear cargo area on the passenger side.
The accessory power outlets are powered, even when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑9.

Universal Remote System

This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter.
See Universal Remote System on page 5‑50.

Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
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To turn off traction control, press and release panel.
appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37.
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To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold
5 until F illuminates and the
appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑37.
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Press and release 5 again to turn on both systems.
5 on the instrument
F illuminates and the
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For more information, see
StabiliTrak
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System on page 9‑47.

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑24. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.
During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑59.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.
2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑11.
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Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑66. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑64.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
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When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Combine several trips into a single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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Roadside Service

U.S. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. or Canada):
1-888-889-2438
Mexico: 01-800-466-0805
As the owner of a new Cadillac, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to give minor repair information or make towing arrangements.
For more information see Roadside
Service (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13‑10.
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Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada)
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the
and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay your exact location to get the help you need.
Online Owner Center (U.S. and Canada)
The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges, and more.
Sign up today at:
www.cadillacownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).
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OnStar
OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.
Automatic Crash Response
In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
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How OnStar Service Works
Q : This blue button connects you
to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.
] : Push this red emergency
button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.
X : Push this button for hands‐free,
voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.
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