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Vehicle Care J-Case Fuses 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Starter Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 Electric Running Boards Heated Windshield Washer System Transfer Case Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 FAN LO FAN CNTRL HDLP LO/HID Relays FAN HI Usage J-Case Fuses 70 71 72 Usage Climate Control Blower Power Liftgate Module Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Usage Cooling Fan High Speed Cooling Fan Low Speed Cooling Fan Control Low-Beam Headlamp Relays FOG LAMP A/C CMPRSR STRTR FUEL PMP PRK LAMP REAR DEFOG RUN/ CRNK Usage 10-43 Front Fog Lamps Air Conditioning Compressor Starter PWR/TRN Powertrain Fuel Pump Parking Lamps Rear Defogger Switched Power

Section	Page
2011 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Second Row Seats	15
Third Row Seats	15
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	24
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	26
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	26
Power Outlets	27
Universal Remote System	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
StabiliTrak® System	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Engine Oil Life System	28
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	29
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	35
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	39
Power Door Locks	39
Delayed Locking	40
Automatic Door Locks	40
Lockout Protection	40
Safety Locks	40
Doors	41
Liftgate (Manual)	41
Liftgate (Power)	42
Power Assist Steps	45
Vehicle Security	45
Anti-Theft Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Mirror	50
Park Tilt Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	50
Windows	51
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	54
Roof	54
Sunroof	54
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	59
Power Seat Adjustment	59
Lumbar Adjustment	62
Reclining Seatbacks	62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	64
Rear Seats	65
Heated Rear Seats	65
Second Row Seats	66
Third Row Seats	70
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	78
Lap-Shoulder Belt	83
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	88
Lap Belt	89
Safety Belt Extender	90
Safety System Check	90
Safety Belt Care	90
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	91
Airbag System	91
Where Are the Airbags?	94
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	96
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	97
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	98
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	98
Passenger Sensing System	100
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	104
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	105
Airbag System Check	106
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	106
Child Restraints	107
Older Children	107
Infants and Young Children	109
Child Restraint Systems	112
Where to Put the Restraint	114
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	115
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	123
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	124
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	127
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	127
Storage	131
Storage Compartments	131
Glove Box	131
Cupholders	131
Armrest Storage	132
Rear Storage	132
Center Console Storage	133
Roof Rack System	133
Instruments and Controls	135
Controls	136
Steering Wheel Adjustment	136
Steering Wheel Controls	137
Heated Steering Wheel	139
Horn	139
Windshield Wiper/Washer	139
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	140
Compass	140
Clock	142
Power Outlets	143
Cigarette Lighter	144
Ashtrays	145
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	145
Instrument Cluster	146
Speedometer	147
Odometer	147
Trip Odometer	147
Tachometer	147
Fuel Gauge	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	148
Safety Belt Reminders	149
Airbag Readiness Light	150
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	150
Charging System Light	152
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	152
Brake System Warning Light	155
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	156
Tow/Haul Mode Light	157
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	157
Tire Pressure Light	157
Engine Oil Pressure Light	158
Security Light	159
High-Beam On Light	159
Front Fog Lamp Light	159
Lamps On Reminder	159
Cruise Control Light	159
Information Displays	160
Driver Information Center (DIC)	160
Vehicle Messages	165
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	165
Brake System Messages	165
Door Ajar Messages	166
Engine Cooling System Messages	167
Engine Oil Messages	168
Engine Power Messages	168
Fuel System Messages	169
Key and Lock Messages	169
Lamp Messages	169
Object Detection System Messages	170
Ride Control System Messages	171
Airbag System Messages	172
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	172
Tire Messages	173
Transmission Messages	174
Vehicle Reminder Messages	174
Washer Fluid Messages	174
Vehicle Personalization	174
Universal Remote System	184
Universal Remote System Programming	184
Universal Remote System Operation	189
Lighting	191
Exterior Lighting	191
Exterior Lamp Controls	191
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	195
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	196
Flash-to-Pass	196
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	196
Automatic Headlamp System	197
Hazard Warning Flashers	198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	199
Fog Lamps	199
Interior Lighting	200
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	200
Dome Lamps	200
Reading Lamps	201
Lighting Features	201
Entry Lighting	201
Exit Lighting	201
Battery Load Management	202
Battery Power Protection	202
Infotainment System	203
Introduction	204
Infotainment	204
Theft-Deterrent Feature	205
Overview	205
Radio	212
AM-FM Radio	212
Satellite Radio	218
Radio Reception	219
Rear Side Window Antenna	220
Satellite Radio Antenna	220
Audio Players	221
CD/DVD Player	221
MP3	230
Auxiliary Devices	233
Rear Seat Infotainment	235
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)	235
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Headrest DVD)	245
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	260
Navigation	262
Using the Navigation System	262
Maps	264
Navigation Symbols	266
Destination	271
Configure Menu	285
Global Positioning System (GPS)	298
Vehicle Positioning	299
Problems with Route Guidance	299
If the System Needs Service	300
Map Data Updates	301
Database Coverage Explanations	301
Voice Recognition	302
Phone	305
Bluetooth	305
Climate Controls	313
Climate Control Systems	313
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	313
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	318
Air Vents	320
Driving and Operating	321
Driving Information	322
Defensive Driving	322
Drunk Driving	323
Control of a Vehicle	323
Braking	324
Steering	325
Off-Road Recovery	326
Loss of Control	326
Off-Road Driving	327
Driving on Wet Roads	338
Highway Hypnosis	340
Hill and Mountain Roads	340
Winter Driving	341
If the Vehicle is Stuck	343
Vehicle Load Limits	344
Starting and Operating	350
New Vehicle Break-In	350
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	351
Ignition Positions	352
Starting the Engine	353
Engine Heater	355
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	355
Shifting Into Park	356
Shifting Out of Park	357
Parking Over Things That Burn	358
Active Fuel Management®	358
Engine Exhaust	358
Running the Vehicle While Parked	359
Automatic Transmission	360
Manual Mode	363
Tow/Haul Mode	363
Drive Systems	365
All-Wheel Drive	365
Brakes	365
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	365
Parking Brake	366
Brake Assist	367
Ride Control Systems	367
StabiliTrak® System	367
Locking Rear Axle	369
Road Sensing Suspension	370
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	370
Automatic Level Control	370
Cruise Control	371
Object Detection Systems	374
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	374
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	376
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	379
Fuel	383
Recommended Fuel	384
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	384
California Fuel Requirements	384
Fuels in Foreign Countries	385
Fuel Additives	385
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	386
Filling the Tank	388
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	390
Towing	390
General Towing Information	390
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	391
Trailer Towing	394
Towing Equipment	398
Conversions and Add-Ons	402
Add-On Electrical Equipment	402
Vehicle Care	403
General Information	404
California Proposition 65 Warning	404
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	405
Accessories and Modifications	405
Vehicle Checks	406
Doing Your Own Service Work	406
Hood	407
Engine Compartment Overview	408
Engine Oil	409
Engine Oil Life System	412
Automatic Transmission Fluid	413
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	416
Cooling System	418
Engine Coolant	418
Engine Overheating	422
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	424
Engine Fan	424
Power Steering Fluid	425
Washer Fluid	426
Brakes	426
Brake Fluid	428
Battery	429
All-Wheel Drive	430
Front Axle	431
Rear Axle	431
Starter Switch Check	432
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	433
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	433
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	434
Wiper Blade Replacement	434
Glass Replacement	435
Headlamp Aiming	436
Bulb Replacement	438
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	438
LED Lighting	438
Back-Up Lamps	438
License Plate Lamp	439
Replacement Bulbs	440
Electrical System	440
Electrical System Overload	440
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	441
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	441
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	446
Wheels and Tires	448
Tires	448
Tire Sidewall Labeling	450
Tire Designations	451
Tire Terminology and Definitions	451
Tire Pressure	454
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	456
Tire Pressure Monitor System	456
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	458
Tire Inspection	460
Tire Rotation	461
When It Is Time for New Tires	462
Buying New Tires	463
Different Size Tires and Wheels	464
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	465
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	467
Wheel Replacement	467
Tire Chains	468
If a Tire Goes Flat	468
Tire Changing	470
Secondary Latch System	481
Full-Size Spare Tire	483
Jump Starting	484
Towing	489
Towing the Vehicle	489
Recreational Vehicle Towing	489
Appearance Care	492
Exterior Care	492
Interior Care	496
Floor Mats	500
Service and Maintenance	501
General Information	501
Scheduled Maintenance	502
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	507
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	507
Maintenance Replacement Parts	509
Maintenance Records	510
Technical Data	513
Vehicle Identification	513
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	513
Service Parts Identification Label	513
Vehicle Data	514
Capacities and Specifications	514
Engine Drive Belt Routing	515
Customer Information	517
Customer Information	517
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	517
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	519
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	521
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	521
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	522
Online Owner Center	522
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	523
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	523
Roadside Service (Mexico)	526
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	526
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	527
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	528
Service Publications Ordering Information	531
Reporting Safety Defects	532
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	532
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	533
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	533
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	533
Event Data Recorders	534
OnStar®	535
Navigation System	535
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	535
Radio Frequency Statement	535
Index	537
Index_A	537
Index_B	538
Index_C	538
Index_D	539
Index_E	540
Index_F	540
Index_G	541
Index_H	541
Index_I	542
Index_J	542
Index_K	542
Index_L	542
Index_M	543
Index_N	544
Index_O	544
Index_P	544
Index_R	545
Index_S	546
Index_T	547
Index_U	548
Index_V	548

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