Home » Cadillac Manuals » 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV » Manual Viewer

2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual - Page 439

2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV Manual

Get 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV manuals

Page 439 highlights

Weight‐Distributing Hitch Adjustment Hitch Cover The vehicle may have a hitch cover. To remove the hitch cover: A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle and adjusting the hitch. 1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise. 2. Lift the lower edge of the cover about 45 degrees. 3. Pull the cover downward to disengage the upper attachments. 6-47

Section	Page
2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Second Row Seats	15
Third Row Seats	15
Heated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belt	17
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	17
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	19
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	21
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	22
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Bluetooth®	24
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Cruise Control	26
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	27
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	27
Power Outlets	27
Universal Remote System	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	30
Seats and Restraint System	33
Head Restraints	34
Front Seats	36
Power Seats	36
Power Lumbar	37
Heated and Cooled Seats	37
Memory Features	38
Power Reclining Seatbacks	40
Rear Seats	42
Heated Seats	42
	60
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	62
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	79
Lap Belt	79
Safety Belt Extender	80
Child Restraints	81
Older Children	81
Infants and Young Children	84
Child Restraint Systems	87
Where to Put the Restraint	89
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	91
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	99
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	102
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	103
Airbag System	106
Where Are the Airbags?	109
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	112
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	113
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	113
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	114
Passenger Sensing System	116
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	121
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	122
Restraint System Check	123
Checking the Restraint Systems	123
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	124
Features and Controls	125
Keys	127
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	128
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	128
Remote Vehicle Start	131
Doors and Locks	134
Door Locks	134
Power Door Locks	134
Delayed Locking	135
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	135
Rear Door Security Locks	135
Lockout Protection	136
Liftgate/Liftglass	136
Power Liftgate	138
Power Assist Steps	141
Windows	142
Power Windows	143
Sun Visors	145
Theft-Deterrent Systems	146
Content Theft-Deterrent	146
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	148
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	148
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	150
New Vehicle Break-In	150
Ignition Positions	151
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	152
Starting the Engine	153
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	154
Engine Coolant Heater	155
Active Fuel Management	156
Automatic Transmission Operation	156
Tow/Haul Mode	160
Parking Brake	162
Shifting Into Park	163
Shifting Out of Park	164
Parking Over Things That Burn	165
Engine Exhaust	165
Running the Vehicle While Parked	166
Mirrors	167
Manual Rearview Mirror	167
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	167
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	167
Park Tilt Mirrors	168
Outside Convex Mirror	169
Outside Heated Mirrors	169
Object Detection Systems	170
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	170
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	172
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	175
Universal Home Remote System	179
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	179
Storage Areas	186
Glove Box	186
Cupholders	186
Center Console Storage	188
Assist Handles	188
Garment Hooks	188
Roof Rack System	188
Rear Storage Area	190
Rear Seat Armrest	190
Sunroof	190
Instrument Panel	193
Instrument Panel Overview	195
Hazard Warning Flashers	195
Horn	195
Tilt Wheel	195
Heated Steering Wheel	196
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	196
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	197
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	197
Flash-to-Pass	198
Windshield Wipers	198
Windshield Washer	199
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	199
Cruise Control	200
Exterior Lamps	203
Headlamps on Reminder	207
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	207
Automatic Headlamp System	207
Fog Lamps	208
Instrument Panel Brightness	208
Dome Lamps	209
Dome Lamp Override	209
Entry Lighting	209
Exit Lighting	209
Reading Lamps	209
Electric Power Management	210
Battery Run-Down Protection	210
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	211
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	212
Analog Clock	212
Climate Controls	212
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	212
Outlet Adjustment	217
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	218
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	219
Instrument Panel Cluster	220
Speedometer and Odometer	221
Trip Odometer	221
Tachometer	221
Safety Belt Reminders	221
Airbag Readiness Light	222
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	223
Charging System Light	224
Brake System Warning Light	225
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	226
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	226
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	227
Tire Pressure Light	227
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	228
Oil Pressure Light	231
Security Light	231
Front Fog Lamp Light	231
Lights On Reminder	232
Cruise Control Light	232
Highbeam On Light	232
Tow/Haul Mode Light	232
Fuel Gauge	233
Driver Information Center (DIC)	233
DIC Operation and Displays	234
DIC Compass	239
DIC Warnings and Messages	241
DIC Vehicle Customization	250
Audio System(s)	260
Bluetooth®	260
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)	270
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Headrest DVD)	279
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	296
Theft-Deterrent Feature	298
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	298
Radio Reception	300
Rear Side Window Antenna	301
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	301
Navigation System	303
Overview	304
Navigation System Overview	304
Getting Started	306
Cleaning the Display	313
Features and Controls	314
Using the Navigation System	314
Maps	316
Symbols	319
Destination	326
Configure Menu	344
Global Positioning System (GPS)	359
Vehicle Positioning	359
Problems with Route Guidance	360
If the System Needs Service	361
Ordering Map DVDs	361
Database Coverage Explanations	361
Navigation Audio System	362
CD Player	370
DVD Player	377
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	386
Auxiliary Devices	387
Voice Recognition	388
Driving Your Vehicle	393
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	394
Defensive Driving	394
Drunk Driving	394
Control of a Vehicle	395
Braking	396
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	397
Braking in Emergencies	398
StabiliTrak® System	398
Magnetic Ride Control	401
Road Sensing Suspension	401
Locking Rear Axle	401
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	401
Steering	402
Off-Road Recovery	403
Passing	404
Loss of Control	404
Off-Road Driving	405
Driving at Night	416
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	417
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	418
Highway Hypnosis	418
Hill and Mountain Roads	419
Winter Driving	420
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	422
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	422
Recovery Hooks	423
Loading the Vehicle	424
Towing	430
Towing Your Vehicle	430
Recreational Vehicle Towing	430
Level Control	433
Autoride®	434
Towing a Trailer	434
Trailer Recommendations	447
Service and Appearance Care	449
Service	452
Accessories and Modifications	452
California Proposition 65 Warning	453
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	453
Doing Your Own Service Work	454
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	454
Fuel	455
Gasoline Octane	456
Gasoline Specifications	456
California Fuel	456
Additives	457
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	457
Fuels in Foreign Countries	458
Filling the Tank	459
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	461
Checking Things Under the Hood	462
Hood Release	463
Engine Compartment Overview	464
Engine Oil	465
Engine Oil Life System	468
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	470
Automatic Transmission Fluid	472
Cooling System	475
Engine Coolant	477
Engine Overheating	482
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	485
Engine Fan Noise	485
Power Steering Fluid	486
Windshield Washer Fluid	487
Brakes	488
Battery	491
Jump Starting	492
All-Wheel Drive	497
Rear Axle	498
Front Axle	499
Headlamp Aiming	500
Bulb Replacement	502
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	502
LED Lighting	503
Back-Up Lamps	503
License Plate Lamp	504
Replacement Bulbs	504
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	505
Tires	506
Tire Sidewall Labeling	508
Tire Terminology and Definitions	510
Inflation - Tire Pressure	513
High-Speed Operation	514
Tire Pressure Monitor System	515
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	516
Tire Inspection and Rotation	519
When It Is Time for New Tires	521
Buying New Tires	521
Different Size Tires and Wheels	523
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	524
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	525
Wheel Replacement	525
Tire Chains	526
If a Tire Goes Flat	527
Changing a Flat Tire	528
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	529
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	534
Secondary Latch System	539
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	542
Spare Tire	546
Appearance Care	547
Interior Cleaning	547
Fabric/Carpet	548
Leather	549
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	550
Wood Panels	550
Speaker Covers	550
Care of Safety Belts	551
Weatherstrips	551
Washing Your Vehicle	551
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	552
Finish Care	552
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	553
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	554
Tires	555
Sheet Metal Damage	555
Finish Damage	555
Underbody Maintenance	555
Chemical Paint Spotting	556
Vehicle Identification	556
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	556
Service Parts Identification Label	557
Electrical System	557
Add-On Electrical Equipment	557
Windshield Wiper Fuses	557
Power Windows and Other Power Options	558
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	558
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	558
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	560
Underhood Fuse Block	561
Capacities and Specifications	565
Maintenance Schedule	567
Maintenance Schedule	568
Introduction	568
Scheduled Maintenance	569
Owner Checks and Services	574
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	576
Maintenance Replacement Parts	578
Engine Drive Belt Routing	579
Maintenance Record	580
Customer Assistance Information	583
Customer Assistance and Information	584
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	584
Online Owner Center	587
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	588
Customer Assistance Offices	588
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	589
Roadside Service	590
Scheduling Service Appointments	593
Courtesy Transportation Program	593
Collision Damage Repair	595
Reporting Safety Defects	599
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	599
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	599
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	600
Service Publications Ordering Information	600
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	601
Event Data Recorders	602
OnStar®	603
Navigation System	603
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	603
Radio Frequency Statement	603
Index	605
Index_A	605
Index_B	606
Index_C	607
Index_D	608
Index_E	609
Index_F	610
Index_G	611
Index_H	611
Index_I	612
Index_J	612
Index_K	612
Index_L	612
Index_M	613
Index_N	614
Index_O	614
Index_P	614
Index_R	615
Index_S	616
Index_T	618
Index_U	619
Index_V	619
Index_W	620

We apologize, but we cannot currently deliver this PDF manual by request of the manufacturer.

We apologize for any inconveniece.