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In Brief 1-1 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-26 1-26 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information 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 ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-9 Second Row Seats ...1-10 Third Row Seats ...1-10 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-14 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ... 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-23 Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System ...Tire Pressure Monitor ...Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...Engine Oil Life System ...Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...Roadside Service ...OnStar® ... Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Mobile Apps ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...

Section	Page
2012 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	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	16
Third Row Seats	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	20
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	20
Interior Lighting	20
Exterior Lighting	21
Windshield Wiper/Washer	22
Climate Controls	23
Transmission	23
Vehicle Features	24
Radio(s)	24
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Mobile Apps	25
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Cruise Control	26
Navigation System	26
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	27
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	28
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	28
Power Outlets	28
Universal Remote System	28
Sunroof	29
Performance and Maintenance	30
StabiliTrak® System	30
Tire Pressure Monitor	30
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	30
Engine Oil Life System	31
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	31
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	31
Roadside Service	32
OnStar®	32
Keys, Doors, and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	35
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	41
Power Assist Steps	44
Vehicle Security	45
Anti-theft Alarm System	45
Immobilizer	46
Immobilizer Operation	46
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Heated Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Mirror	49
Park Tilt Mirrors	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	51
Sun Visors	53
Roof	53
Sunroof	53
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Power Seat Adjustment	57
Lumbar Adjustment	57
Reclining Seatbacks	58
Memory Seats	59
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	61
Rear Seats	62
Heated Rear Seats	62
Second Row Seats	62
Third Row Seats	66
Safety Belts	69
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	70
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	77
Lap Belt	77
Safety Belt Extender	78
Safety System Check	78
Safety Belt Care	78
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	79
Airbag System	79
Where Are the Airbags?	81
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	83
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	85
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	86
Passenger Sensing System	87
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Airbag System Check	94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	94
Child Restraints	95
Older Children	95
Infants and Young Children	97
Child Restraint Systems	99
Where to Put the Restraint	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	110
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	110
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	113
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	114
Storage	117
Storage Compartments	117
Glove Box	117
Cupholders	117
Armrest Storage	118
Rear Storage	118
Center Console Storage	119
Roof Rack System	119
Instruments and Controls	121
Controls	122
Steering Wheel Adjustment	122
Steering Wheel Controls	122
Heated Steering Wheel	124
Horn	124
Windshield Wiper/Washer	124
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	125
Compass	125
Clock	127
Power Outlets	128
Cigarette Lighter	129
Ashtrays	130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	130
Instrument Cluster	131
Speedometer	132
Odometer	132
Trip Odometer	132
Tachometer	132
Fuel Gauge	132
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	133
Safety Belt Reminders	133
Airbag Readiness Light	134
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	134
Charging System Light	136
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	136
Brake System Warning Light	139
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	140
Tow/Haul Mode Light	140
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	140
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	141
Tire Pressure Light	141
Engine Oil Pressure Light	142
Security Light	142
High-Beam On Light	142
Front Fog Lamp Light	143
Lamps On Reminder	143
Cruise Control Light	143
Information Displays	143
Driver Information Center (DIC)	143
Vehicle Messages	148
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	149
Brake System Messages	149
Door Ajar Messages	149
Engine Cooling System Messages	150
Engine Oil Messages	151
Engine Power Messages	152
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	152
Lamp Messages	152
Object Detection System Messages	153
Ride Control System Messages	154
Airbag System Messages	155
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	156
Tire Messages	156
Transmission Messages	157
Vehicle Reminder Messages	157
Washer Fluid Messages	157
Vehicle Personalization	158
Universal Remote System	166
Universal Remote System Programming	166
Universal Remote System Operation	172
Lighting	173
Exterior Lighting	173
Exterior Lamp Controls	173
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	177
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	177
Flash-to-Pass	177
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	177
Automatic Headlamp System	178
Hazard Warning Flashers	179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	179
Fog Lamps	180
Interior Lighting	180
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	180
Dome Lamps	181
Reading Lamps	181
Lighting Features	181
Entry Lighting	181
Exit Lighting	181
Battery Load Management	182
Battery Power Protection	182
Infotainment System	183
Introduction	184
Infotainment	184
Theft-Deterrent Feature	185
Overview	186
Radio	191
AM-FM Radio	191
Satellite Radio	197
Radio Reception	199
Rear Side Window Antenna	199
Satellite Radio Antenna	200
Audio Players	200
CD/DVD Player	200
MP3	209
Auxiliary Devices	212
Rear Seat Infotainment	213
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)	213
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Headrest DVD)	223
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	242
Navigation	244
Using the Navigation System	244
Maps	245
Navigation Symbols	247
Destination	252
Configure Menu	266
Global Positioning System (GPS)	278
Vehicle Positioning	279
Problems with Route Guidance	280
If the System Needs Service	280
Map Data Updates	280
Database Coverage Explanations	281
Voice Recognition	282
Phone	285
Bluetooth	285
Climate Controls	293
Climate Control Systems	293
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	293
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	298
Air Vents	299
Driving and Operating	301
Driving Information	302
Distracted Driving	302
Defensive Driving	303
Drunk Driving	303
Control of a Vehicle	304
Braking	304
Steering	304
Off-Road Recovery	305
Loss of Control	305
Off-Road Driving	306
Driving on Wet Roads	311
Highway Hypnosis	312
Hill and Mountain Roads	312
Winter Driving	313
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	315
Vehicle Load Limits	316
Starting and Operating	321
New Vehicle Break-In	321
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	322
Ignition Positions	322
Starting the Engine	324
Engine Heater	325
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	326
Shifting Into Park	326
Shifting out of Park	327
Parking over Things That Burn	328
Active Fuel Management®	328
Engine Exhaust	329
Running the Vehicle While Parked	330
Automatic Transmission	330
Manual Mode	333
Tow/Haul Mode	333
Drive Systems	334
All-Wheel Drive	334
Brakes	335
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	335
Parking Brake	336
Brake Assist	336
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	336
Ride Control Systems	337
StabiliTrak® System	337
Locking Rear Axle	340
Road Sensing Suspension	340
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	340
Automatic Level Control	340
Cruise Control	341
Object Detection Systems	344
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	344
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	345
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	348
Fuel	351
Recommended Fuel	352
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	352
California Fuel Requirements	352
Fuels in Foreign Countries	352
Fuel Additives	353
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	354
Filling the Tank	355
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	356
Towing	357
General Towing Information	357
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	357
Trailer Towing	361
Towing Equipment	365
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	369
Conversions and Add-Ons	369
Add-On Electrical Equipment	369
Vehicle Care	371
General Information	372
California Proposition 65 Warning	373
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	373
Accessories and Modifications	373
Vehicle Checks	374
Doing Your Own Service Work	374
Hood	374
Engine Compartment Overview	376
Engine Oil	377
Engine Oil Life System	379
Automatic Transmission Fluid	380
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	383
Cooling System	385
Engine Coolant	386
Engine Overheating	389
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	392
Engine Fan	392
Power Steering Fluid	392
Washer Fluid	393
Brakes	394
Brake Fluid	395
Battery	397
All-Wheel Drive	397
Front Axle	398
Rear Axle	399
Starter Switch Check	400
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	400
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	401
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	401
Wiper Blade Replacement	402
Glass Replacement	403
Headlamp Aiming	403
Bulb Replacement	405
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	406
LED Lighting	406
Back-Up Lamps	406
License Plate Lamp	407
Replacement Bulbs	407
Electrical System	408
Electrical System Overload	408
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	409
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	409
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	413
Wheels and Tires	416
Tires	416
Tire Sidewall Labeling	417
Tire Designations	418
Tire Terminology and Definitions	419
Tire Pressure	422
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	423
Tire Pressure Monitor System	423
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	425
Tire Inspection	427
Tire Rotation	428
When It Is Time for New Tires	429
Buying New Tires	430
Different Size Tires and Wheels	432
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	432
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	434
Wheel Replacement	434
Tire Chains	435
If a Tire Goes Flat	435
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	437
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	443
Tire Changing	444
Secondary Latch System	455
Full-Size Spare Tire	457
Jump Starting	458
Towing	463
Towing the Vehicle	463
Recreational Vehicle Towing	463
Appearance Care	466
Exterior Care	466
Interior Care	469
Floor Mats	472
Service and Maintenance	473
General Information	473
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	475
Maintenance Schedule	475
Special Application Services	481
Additional Maintenance and Care	481
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	485
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	485
Maintenance Replacement Parts	487
Maintenance Records	488
Technical Data	491
Vehicle Identification	491
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	491
Service Parts Identification Label	491
Vehicle Data	492
Capacities and Specifications	492
Engine Drive Belt Routing	493
Customer Information	495
Customer Information	495
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	495
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	497
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	498
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	499
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	500
Online Owner Center	500
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	501
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	501
Roadside Service (Mexico)	503
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	507
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	507
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	508
Service Publications Ordering Information	511
Reporting Safety Defects	512
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	512
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	512
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	513
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	513
Event Data Recorders	513
OnStar®	514
Navigation System	514
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	514
Radio Frequency Statement	515
OnStar	517
OnStar Overview	517
OnStar Services	518
Emergency	518
Security	518
Navigation	518
Connections	520
Diagnostics	521
OnStar Additional Information	521
Index	525
Index_A	525
Index_B	526
Index_C	526
Index_D	527
Index_E	528
Index_F	529
Index_G	529
Index_H	530
Index_I	530
Index_J	530
Index_K	530
Index_L	530
Index_M	531
Index_N	532
Index_O	532
Index_P	533
Index_R	533
Index_S	534
Index_T	536
Index_U	537
Index_V	537

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