Cadillac Escalade 2017 Owner's Manual
Escalade
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 119
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 266
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 346
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 359
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
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Introduction
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
Emblem, and ESCALADE are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries,
affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Company” for Cadillac
Motor Division wherever it appears in
this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23476167 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
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, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
©
2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
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.”
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner manual
has additional instructions or
information.
* : Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
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.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or
®
OnStar
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
I : Certified Technician
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
h : Start/Stop
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
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d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
®
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In Brief
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 20
Vehicle Features
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 13
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . 14
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 15
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . 16
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer .... . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 19
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . .. . . . 22
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 23
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . 24
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tire Pressure Monitor .... . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 27
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 27
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Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 186.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 146 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 175.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 121.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0 122.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 175.
5. Instrument Cluster 0 129.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 212.
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 216.
Range Selection Mode Buttons (If
Equipped). See Manual
Mode 0 215.
7. Magnetic Ride Control Button.
See Magnetic Ride Control 0 228.
Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal 0 204.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 225.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 174.
9. Infotainment 0 179.
10. Glove Box Button. See Glove
Box 0 115.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 250 (If
Equipped).
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 239.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 180.
Instrument Panel Storage 0 115.
12. CD Player. See the infotainment
manual.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 205.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 120.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 144.
15. Horn 0 120.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 120.
17. Hood Release. See Hood 0 268.
18. Cruise Control 0 229 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 232 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 244 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 120 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See the
infotainment manual.
19. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel
Drive 0 217.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 135.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0 223 (If
Equipped).
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 171.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 176.
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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’s manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is used to remotely lock
and unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
K : Press to unlock the driver door.
Press
K again within three seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Q : Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 161.
b : Press twice to open or close the
liftgate. Press once to stop the liftgate
from moving.
c : Press twice to open the liftglass.
7 : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locate. The turn signal lamps
flash and the horn sound three times.
Press
7 and hold for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
7 again to cancel the panic
Press
alarm.
See Keys 0 28 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System 0 29.
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 36.
/ until the
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle press
the RKE transmitter or use the key in
the front doors. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door Locks 0 37.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 30.
Power Door Locks
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.
Press
Q or K on a power door
lock switch.
.
Push down the manual lock knob
on the driver door to lock all
doors. Push down the lock knob
on a passenger door to lock that
door only.
.
Pull the door handle once to
unlock that door. Pull the handle
again to unlatch it.
Q : Press to lock the doors.
K : Press to unlock the doors.
See Door Locks 0 37.
Q or K on
Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the door being opened.
Pressing the button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the handle button is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger
doors and liftgate will unlock. See
“Keyless Access Operation” in Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 30.
Liftgate
To open the liftgate, press K on the
power door lock switch or press
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
K on
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transmitter twice to unlock all doors.
Press the touch pad (1) on the
underside of the liftgate handle and
lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 30.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This will
cause the liftgate to be unlatched.
To open the liftglass, press the
button (2) above the license plate.
Close the liftglass before opening the
liftgate to avoid damaging it.
To disable the power liftgate function,
select OFF on the liftgate switch. See
Liftgate 0 41.
Windows
Power Liftgate Operation
If equipped with a power liftgate, the
switch is on the overhead console. The
vehicle must be in P (Park).
Choose the power liftgate mode by
selecting MAX or 3/4. Press
the overhead console or on the RKE
transmitter press
Press any liftgate button while the
liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing
again reverses the direction.
To close, press
the liftgate next to the latch.
b twice quickly.
l on the bottom of
8 on
The windows work when the vehicle is
in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessor y Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 209.
Press or pull the switch to open or
close the window.
The windows will be temporarily
disabled if the window switches are
used repeatedly within a short time.
Seat Adjustment
Uplevel Seat Adjustment
If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use all uplevel seat features.
Uplevel Seat Control
1. Feature Select
2. Up
3. Rearward
4. Down
5. Forward
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Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the
infotainment display. Press and
release or hold to scroll through
features.
.
Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
.
Press Rearward (3) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature.
.
Press Down (4) to make downward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
.
Press Forward (5) to make forward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
Base Seat Adjustment
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
.
Raise or lower the front part of the
seat cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
.
Raise or lower the seat by moving
the rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 60.
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Lumbar and Bolster Support
Uplevel Seat Adjustment
If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use all uplevel seat features.
To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar
support on the infotainment
display.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust lumbar forward or
rearward.
.
Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust
lumbar up or down.
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See Lumbar Adjustment 0 61.
To adjust bolster support, if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to bolster
support on the infotainment
display.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust bolster support inward or
outward.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 61.
Upper Shoulder Support
To adjust upper shoulder support,
if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to upper
shoulder support on the
infotainment display.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust shoulder support forward
or rearward.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 61.
Reclining Seatbacks
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
To adjust the seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 63.
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Massage
Driver Seat Shown, Passenger Seat
Similar
If equipped, the ignition must be on
to use the massage feature.
To activate and adjust massage:
1. Turn the selection control (1) to
view massage options on the
infotainment display.
2. Select massage feature.
3. Press up or down to select
massage type.
See Massage 0 67.
Memory Features
The SET, 1, 2, and B (Exit) buttons
on the driver door are used to
manually store and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside
mirrors, power tilt and telescoping
steering column, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and massage settings (if
equipped).
Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy
Exit Recall features may be enabled in
the personalization menus to
automatically recall positions stored
to the 1, 2, and
B buttons.
See Memory Seats 0 64 and Vehicle
Personalization 0 161.
Second Row Seats
The second row 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. The seatbacks also
recline.
See Second Row Seats 0 68.
Third Row Seats
Third row seatbacks can be folded. See
Third Row Seats 0 73.
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Heated and Ventilated Seats
The buttons are near the climate
controls on the center stack. To
operate, the engine must be running.
Press
I or + to heat the driver or
passenger seatback only.
J or z to heat the driver or
Press
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
C or { to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 65.
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.
See Head Restraints 0 59 and Power
Seat Adjustment 0 60.
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 75.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 76.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 77.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 102.
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Passenger Sensing System
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
United States
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The mirror automatically dims to
reduce the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.
Exterior Mirrors
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. No other airbag is affected
by the passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System 0 90
The passenger airbag status indicator
will light on the overhead console
when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 134.
Power Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press (1) or (2) to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control
pad to move each mirror in the
desired direction.
3. Press either (1) or (2) again to
deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 0 50.
Power Folding Mirrors
1. Press { to fold the mirrors
inward.
2. Press
{ again to return the
mirrors to the driving position.
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Heated Mirrors
If equipped, press
outside mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 180.
1 to heat the
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
If equipped, the position of the
throttle and brake pedals can be
changed.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Press the top of the switch to move
the pedals closer to your body. Press
the bottom of the switch to move the
To adjust the power tilt and
telescoping steering wheel:
Press the control to move the steering
wheel up and down or for ward and
rearward.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
pedals away.
See Adjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal 0 204.
The vehicle may have a memory
function, which lets pedal settings be
saved and recalled. See Memory
Seats 0 64.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are dome lamps in the overhead
console and the headliner, if equipped.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:
OFF : Turns the lamps off, even when
a door is open.
DOOR : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is opened.
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
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Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
if equipped. To operate, the ignition
must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN position or using Retained
Accessory Power (RAP).
Press m or n next to each reading
lamp to turn it on or off.
For more information about interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 176.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is 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.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
off position only works when the
vehicle is shifted into the P (Park)
position.
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 171
.
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) 0 173
.
Automatic Headlamp System 0 174
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper control is on the
turn signal lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with
on it.
z FRONT
1 : Fast wipes.
w : Slow wipes.
To turn on Rainsense, press
AUTO on the lever, then turn the z
FRONT band on the wiper lever to
adjust the sensitivity.
.
Turn the band up to a higher INT
setting for more sensitivity to
moisture.
.
Turn the band down to the lower
INT setting for less sensitivity to
moisture.
Move the band out of the
position to deactivate Rainsense.
OFF : Turns the windshield wipers off.
8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,
then release. For several wipes, hold
the band on
8 longer.
Lm : Push the paddle at the top of
the lever to spray washer fluid on the
windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 121.
3 INT : Use this setting for
intermittent wipes or Rainsense™. For
intermittent wipes, turn the
FRONT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
z
z
3 INT
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the
touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Climate Control Buttons
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
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8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 180 and Rear Climate Control
System 0 184 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
Climate Touch Screen Controls
1. Outside Temperature Display
2. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
3. Fan Control
4. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
5. A/C Mode (Air Conditioning)
6. Climate Control Selection
(Application Tray Button)
7. Rear (Rear Climate Control
Touch Screen)
8. Air Delivery Mode Control
The Range Selection Mode switch,
if equipped, is on the shift lever.
1. To enable the Range Selection
feature, move the shift lever to
the L (Manual Mode) position.
The current range will appear
next to the L. 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.
2. Tap the plus/minus buttons on
the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for current
driving conditions. See Manual
Mode 0 215.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode
can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active. See
Tow/Haul Mode 0 216.
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Four-Wheel Drive
If equipped with four-wheel drive, you
can send the engine's driving power to
all four wheels for extra traction.
Automatic Transfer Case
This transfer case knob is to the left
of the steering column.
The different drive options that may
be available are described following.
2
m (Two-Wheel Drive High) : This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel
Drive) : This setting is ideal for use
when road surface traction conditions
are variable.
Do not use AUTO mode to park on a
steep grade with poor traction such as
ice, snow, mud or gravel. In AUTO
mode only the rear wheels will hold
the vehicle from sliding when parked.
If parking on a steep grade, use 4
keep all four wheels engaged.
m (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use
4
this setting when extra traction is
needed, such as on snowy or icy roads
or in most off-road situations.
4
n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This
setting sends maximum power to all
four wheels. Choose 4
in deep sand, mud, or snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only
when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 333 or
Trailer Towing 0 258.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 217.
n when driving
m to
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment manual.
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Cruise Control
* : Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0 229 or Adaptive
Cruise Control 0 232 (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
J : Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when cruise is
turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume that speed or press and
hold to accelerate. If the cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET− : Press the control down briefly
to set the speed and activate cruise
control. If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
y or z : Move SEL up or down to
go to the previous or next selection.
S or T : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 144.
S to go back to the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a vehicle
much too closely. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a flashing red alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 244.
V, when a vehicle is
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Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 246.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert
as the lane marking is crossed. The
system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 250 and Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0 250.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside side mirror and
will flash if the turn signal is on. The
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system
is included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 248
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 248.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
display in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 239.
Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle displays on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See “Front Vision Camera” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 239.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 239.
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses a
triangle with an arrow displayed on
the infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 239.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Front and Rear Parking
Assist (FRPA) uses sensors on the
front and rear bumpers to assist with
parking and avoiding objects during
low speed parking maneuvers.
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). FRPA may display a warning
triangle on the Rear Vision Camera
screen and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps or seat pulses may occur if very
close to an object.
The vehicle may also have a higher
speed Backing Warning System and
the Reverse Automatic Braking
system.
See Driver Assistance Systems 0 239.
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 239.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12 Volt Direct
Current
Accessory power outlets can be used
to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a cell phone, MP3 player, etc.
The vehicle has five accessory power
outlets:
.
One near the cupholders on the
center console.
.
One inside the center console.
.
One on the rear of the center
console.
.
One in the third row seat on the
driver side.
.
One in the rear cargo area on the
passenger side.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 124.
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Universal Remote System
If equipped with the Universal Remote
system, these buttons will be in the
front overhead console.
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.
See Universal Remote System 0 168.
Sunroof
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
If equipped, the sunroof only operates
when the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 209.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release
again to stop the movement. To
express-close the sunroof, fully press
and release
again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To
open the sunroof, press and hold
(1). Release the switch to stop the
movement. Press and hold
close the sunroof. Release the switch
to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent : From the closed position,
press
Press
sunroof vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise. The
air deflector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.
I (1). Press the switch
K (1). Press the switch
I
K (1) to
J (2) to vent the sunroof.
K (2) to close the
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The sunroof also has a sunshade
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually.
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal feature will detect
the object and stop the sunroof.
See Sunroof 0 56.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
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 come on automatically when
the vehicle is started and begins
to move.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release
The traction off light
in the instrument cluster. The
appropriate Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays. See
Ride Control System
Messages 0 157.
.
To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
until i and g illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the
g on the center stack.
i displays
g
appropriate DIC message displays.
See Ride Control System
Messages 0 157.
.
Press and release
on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph). Traction control will
remain off.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 225.
g again to turn
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts 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
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Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 199. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. 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. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 309.
Fuel
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as low
as 87 may be used, but it will reduce
performance and fuel economy. See
Fuel 0 252.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time 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. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 144. When remaining oil life is
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display. See Engine Oil
Messages 0 152.
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2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC
controls for a few seconds to
clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message and reset the oil
life at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Display OIL LIFE on the DIC. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 144.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 273.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
Program.
See Roadside Service 0 365.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 30
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 37
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Child-View Mirror .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 54
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 41
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
{
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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The key is used for the driver door.
The transmitter has a button on the
side used to remove the key. Do not
pull the key out without pressing the
button.
See your dealer if a replacement key
or additional key is needed.
With an active OnStar subscription, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock
the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 375.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 371.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later in
this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your dealer
or a qualified technician for
service.
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