Cadillac Escalade 2018 Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 120
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 345
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
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2 INTRODUCTION
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.
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’s 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.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84016525 B Second Printing
©
2017 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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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.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
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 : Shown when the owner’s manual
has additional instructions or
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
information.
* : Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
INTRODUCTION 3
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. See the features in this
manual for information.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Ser vice
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
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j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . 14
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . 14
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 15
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . 16
Throttle and Brake Pedal
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 22
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . 24
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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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 0 179.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 147 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 168.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 121.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
0 123.
4. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 168.
5. Instrument Cluster 0 130.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 206.
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 210.
Range Selection Mode Buttons (If
Equipped). See Manual Mode
0 209.
7. Magnetic Ride Control Button.
See Magnetic Ride Control 0 221.
Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal 0 198.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 218.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 167.
9. Infotainment 0 172.
10. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 116.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 246 (If
Equipped).
Parking Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 233.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 173.
Instrument Panel Storage 0 116.
12. CD Player. See the infotainment
manual.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 199.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 0 121.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 145.
15. Horn 0 121.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 121.
17. Hood Release. See Hood 0 266.
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18. Cruise Control 0 222 (If
Equipped).
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 225 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 240 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 121 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See the
infotainment manual.
19. Automatic Transfer Case Knob (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive
0 211.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 137.
21. Electric Parking Brake 0 216 (If
Equipped).
22. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 164.
23. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 169.
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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 Entr y (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 0 152.
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 29.
Q or K on
Power Door Locks
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Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate or 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 29.
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.
Liftgate
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To open the liftgate, press K on the
power door lock switch or press
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
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 29.
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.
K on
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
b twice quickly.
8 on
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.
To disable the power liftgate function,
select OFF on the liftgate switch. See
Liftgate 0 41.
l on the bottom of
Windows
Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 203.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they 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
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4. Down
5. Forward
.
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:
Upper Shoulder Support
To adjust upper shoulder support,
if equipped:
Reclining Seatbacks
Base Shown, Uplevel Similar
.
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.
.
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.
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
4. To activate massage at last
massage type and intensity
settings or to turn massage off,
press the massage On/Off
control (2).
See Massage 0 66.
Memory Features
Driver Seat Shown, Passenger Seat
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.
Similar
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to store and recall their unique
seat positions for driving the vehicle,
and a shared exit position for getting
out of the vehicle. Other feature
positions may also be set, such as
power mirrors, power steering wheel,
and adjustable pedals, if equipped.
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Memory positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before storing, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and release
SET; a beep will sound. Then
immediately press and hold 1, 2,
or
B (Exit) on the driver door until
two beeps sound. To manually recall
these positions, press and hold 1, 2,
or
B until the saved position is
reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is enabled
in the personalization menu, positions
previously stored to memory buttons
1 and 2 are recalled when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled in
the personalization menu, the feature
automatically recalls the previously
stored exit position when exiting the
vehicle. See Memory Seats 0 63.
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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 69.
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
Third Row Seats
Third row seatbacks can be folded. See
Third Row Seats 0 73.
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 cool the driver or
passenger seat.
See Heated and Cooled Front Seats
0 67.
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.
Seat Belts
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Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 75.
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 76.
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 77.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 103.
Passenger Sensing System
United States
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
0 135.
Mirror Adjustment
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
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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.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming
rearview mirror provides a wide angle
camera view of the area behind the
vehicle. Adjust the mirror with the tab
pushed forward so that the display is
off. See Rear Camera Mirror 0 52.
Exterior Mirrors
Power Mirrors
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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
Heated Mirrors
Press
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 173.
{ again to return the
mirrors to the driving position.
K to heat the outside mirrors.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
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.
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
If equipped, the position of the
throttle and brake pedals can be
changed.
Press the top of the switch to move
the pedals closer to your body. Press
the bottom of the switch to move the
pedals away.
See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
0 198.
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The vehicle may have a memory
function, which lets pedal settings be
saved and recalled. See Memory Seats
0 63.
DOOR : The lamps come on
automatically when a door is opened.
ON : Turns all dome lamps on.
Reading Lamps
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
There are reading lamps in the
overhead console and the headliner,
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.
if equipped. To operate, the ignition
must be on or in ACC/ACCESSORY or
using Retained Accessory
Power (RAP).
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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 0 169.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
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P : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp
control to
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.
P again will turn the
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
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.
1 : Fast wipes.
w : Slow wipes.
5 : Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 164
.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
0 166
.
Automatic Headlamp System 0 167
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 FRONT
z
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.
z
3 INT
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.
Climate Controls
The climate control buttons and the
touch screen are used to adjust the
heating, cooling, and ventilation.
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See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 173 and Rear Climate Control
System 0 178 (If Equipped).
Transmission
Range Selection Mode
Center Stack Climate Controls
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Cooled Seats
5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
Climate Control Display
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.
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2. Press the plus/minus buttons on
the shift lever to select the
desired range of gears for current
driving conditions. See Manual
Mode 0 209.
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 0 210.
Four-Wheel Drive
If equipped with four-wheel drive, the
engine's driving power can be sent 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 the 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.
N (Neutral) : Shift to this setting only
when towing the vehicle. See Trailer
Towing 0 255.
n (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : Choose
4
n when driving in deep sand, mud,
4
or snow, and while climbing or
descending steep hills.
See Four-Wheel Drive 0 211.
m to
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Cruise Control
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SET− : Press the control down brief ly
to set the speed and activate cruise
control. If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
* : Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0 222 or Adaptive
Cruise Control 0 225 (if equipped).
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment manual.
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.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
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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)
0 145.
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
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.
V, when a vehicle is
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 240.
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)
0 242.
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)
0 246 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 246.
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 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) 0 244
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 244.
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Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
appear in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 233.
Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle appears on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See “Front Vision Camera” under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 233.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows 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 0 233.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a
triangle with an arrow 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 0 233.
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 ver y
close to an object.
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The vehicle may also have a higher
speed Backing Warning System and
the Reverse Automatic Braking
system.
See Driver Assistance Systems 0 233.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering,
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
touch
O to enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0 233.
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
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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 0 233.
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0 125.
Universal Remote System
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
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 0 160.
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) 0 203.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close : To
express-open the sunroof, fully press
and release
again to stop the movement. To
I (1). Press the switch
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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
K (1). Press the switch
I
K (1) to
J (2) to vent the sunroof. Press
K (2) to close the sunroof vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise. The
air deflector will retract when the
sunroof is closed.
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 (TCS) 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 TCS, press and release
g on the center stack. The
traction off light
instrument cluster. The
appropriate Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays.
.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
i and g illuminate in the
instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message displays.
.
Press and release
on both systems.
i displays in the
g until
g again to turn
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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 0 218.
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
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 193. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
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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
0 307.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and
audible alerts outside the vehicle to
help when inflating an underinflated
tire to the recommended cold tire
pressure. See “Tire Fill Alert (If
Equipped)” under Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 308.
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 0 248.
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)
0 145. When remaining oil life is
low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message will appear on
the display.
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%.
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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)
0 145.
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 0 270.
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.
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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 0 366.
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Keys, Doors, and
Exterior Mirrors
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Interior Mirrors
Windows
Roof
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 51
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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 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.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Service 0 366.
With an active OnStar service plan, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock
the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0 376.
The key is used for the driver door.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0 372.
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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.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
vehicle entry when the transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation” later in this section.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
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