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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features ..... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-16

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-22

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 2-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 2-26

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-49

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2-74

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . 3-1

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3-3

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 3-10

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 3-18

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 3-43

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . 3-46

Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-55

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . 3-62

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-66

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 4-68

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Navigation System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Overview ...... . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Navigation Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-86

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . 6-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 6-38

Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Service . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Fuel . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 7-49

Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 7-50

Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57

Tires . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-58

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-99

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 7-108

Electrical System . .... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-109

Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . 7-117

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 8-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8-2

Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . 9-17

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the names ESCALADE and ESV are registered trademarks of General Motors LLC.

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.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian 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

Index

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. 25854764 B Second Printing

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Safety Warnings and Symbols

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.”

Vehicle 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

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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Section 1 In Brief

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-6

Windows . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Seat Adjustment . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Heated Seats . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-11

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-13

Interior Lighting . .... . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-13

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-14

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Transmission . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-16

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

Satellite Radio . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Bluetooth

. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-18

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . 1-18

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-18

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. 1-20

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. 1-20

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . .... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-21

Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

StabiliTrak

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-22

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑25.

B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4.

M. Dome Lamp Override

C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑28.

D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.

E. Shift Lever and Range Selection Mode. See

N. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Escalade

Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑32.

F. Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑36.

O. Cruise Control

G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑41.

H. Analog Clock on page 4‑20.

I. Audio System(s) on page 4‑68.

J. StabiliTrak

System

on page 6‑6

. Rear Park Aid

Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

on page 3‑46

P. Horn on page 4‑3.

Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑106.

R. Dual Automatic Climate Control System

S. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and

K. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.

L. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11.

on page 4‑17 Panel Brightness page 4‑16

on page 4‑16

Two‐Mode Hybrid Supplement for more information.

on page 4‑4

Wheel

page 4‑20

Brake Pedal on page 3‑17

on page 4‑8

on page 3‑30

(If Equipped).

. Heated Steering

(If Equipped).

. Power Assist Steps

T. Glove Box on page 3‑62.

. Instrument

. Fog Lamps

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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 feet) away from the vehicle.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

Press and hold

Press

L and release to locate the vehicle. L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic

Press alarm.

L again to cancel the panic alarm.

Press

See Keys (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.

& to open or close the liftgate.

m to open the liftglass.

on page 3‑3

and Remote Keyless Entry

Press K to unlock the driver door. Press

again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors.

Press

Q to lock all doors.

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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 Step 2, press and

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.

hold

/ until the turn signal lamps flash.

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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

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then back off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7.

/ until the parking lamps turn off.

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 located on the front doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors. Q : Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock

the doors.

For more information, see:

Programmable Automatic Door Locks page 3‑11

Rear Door Security Locks on page 3‑11.

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Liftgate

Power Liftgate

Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or 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 underside of the license plate applique (A).

Press m on the RKE transmitter.

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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 3‑18.

Power Windows on page 3‑19.

Seat Adjustment

Front Seats

Power Seats

The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats.

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down.

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Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.

See Power Seats on page 2‑4.

Power Lumbar

To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control.

To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the control.

See Power Lumbar on page 2‑5.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.

To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.

See Power Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8.

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Memory Features

The controls for this feature are located on the driver door, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, if the vehicle has it.

For more information, see Memory Features

page 2‑6

Second Row Seats

If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature.

For more information, see 60/40 Split Bench Seat

page 2‑10

or Bucket Seats on page 2‑15.

Third Row Seats

If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle.

For detailed instructions, see Third Row Seat

page 2‑21

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Heated Seats

Front Seats

On vehicles with heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the climate control panel.

{ (Cooled Seat): Press to cool the entire seat. + (Heated Seatback): Press to heat the

seatback only.

z (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat

and seatback.

Continue to press the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light), and off (no lights).

See Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2‑5.

Rear Seats

The heated rear seat controls are located on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) panel.

M (Heated Seat): Press to heat the seat cushion and to

cycle through the three temperature settings.

See Heated Seats on page 2‑10.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

For more information see Head Restraints

page 2‑2

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Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑26.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑30.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑39.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑59

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, if equipped, 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.

United States Canada

See Passenger Sensing System important information.

on page 2‑84

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Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door.

1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press one of the four arrows located 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.

The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

on page 3‑43

for more information.

Interior Mirror

Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right. Move it to the left for daytime use.

Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The dimming feature 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.

See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror for more information.

on page 3‑43

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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.

See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed.

The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this position, the dome lamps remain on whether a door is opened or closed.

k : The dome lamp override button is located next to

the exterior lamps control.

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.

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For more information about interior lamps, see:

Dome Lamps on page 4‑17.

Reading Lamps on page 4‑17.

Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑16.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.

9 : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime

running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or 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 on the headlamps at normal brightness, along with the parking lamps and taillamps.

;: Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps. 2: Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and

taillamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑15.

Fog Lamps on page 4‑16.

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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

9 : Turns the windshield wipers off. 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down

for less frequent wipes.

] : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes.

L : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray

washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wipers Washer on page 4‑7.

8 longer.

on page 4‑6

and Windshield

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

C. Defrost

D. Air Recirculation

E. Rear Window

Defogger

F. Air Conditioning

G. Heated and

Cooled Seats

H. Fan Control

I. REAR

J. Air Delivery

Mode Control

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See Dual Automatic Climate Control System page 4‑20 System and Electronic Climate Controls

(If Equipped).

and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating

on page 4‑26

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. 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. See Driver Information Center (DIC)

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attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 4 (Fourth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) 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 Automatic

Transmission Operation

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 3‑36.

and DIC Operation and Displays for more information. This is the highest

on page 3‑32

Vehicle Features

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:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)

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Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on the audio faceplate and a USB port located in the center console. External devices such as iPod computers, 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 “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Auxiliary Devices on page 5‑85.

, laptop

Steering Wheel Controls

Audio steering wheel control functions could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

w / 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 OnStar systems.

e − e : Increases or decreases volume.

or Bluetooth

c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

SRCE : Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, 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

For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑106.

or USB device.

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Bluetooth

For vehicles with an in-vehicle 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 in-vehicle 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 4‑68.

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 Navigation System in the owner's manual for more information.

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 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the

odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or °C depending on the units selected.

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T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display

the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.

U (Customization): Press this button to customize the

feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle

Customization

on page 4‑58

for more information.

V (Set/Reset) : Press this button 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 4‑41.

Vehicle Customization

Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features include:

Language

Door Lock and Unlock Settings

RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback

Lighting

Chime Volume

Memory Features

Remote Start

Digital Speedometer Display

See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑58.

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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.

T : Turns 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 to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed.

SET − : Press to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate.

[ : Press to cancel cruise control without erasing the

set speed from memory.

See Cruise Control on page 4‑8.

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your 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) more information.

on page 3‑48

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Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

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.

The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located:

Inside the floor console storage bin.

On the rear of the floor console.

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.

Ultrasonic Parking Assist

This feature 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 Rear Parking Assist (URPA)

page 3‑46

for more information.

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets let you plug in auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.

Universal Remote System

The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.

See Universal Home Remote System

on page 3‑55

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Performance and Maintenance

StabiliTrak®System

The vehicle may have 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.

To turn off traction control, press and release 5 on the instrument panel.

appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑49.

To turn off both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold

illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages

page 4‑49

Press and release the button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak

page 6‑6

F illuminates and the

5 until F

System

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires.

If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See

Loading the Vehicle

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

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 7‑68.

on page 6‑32

. The warning light

on page 7‑67

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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 the 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 7‑20.

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 7‑9. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline

Octane

on page 7‑8

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, if equipped.

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. or Canada: 1-800-882-1112

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

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.

Roadside Service and OnStar

If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Service, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.

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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