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Section	Page
2013 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
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	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Second Row Seats	14
Third Row Seats	14
Heated and Ventilated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	24
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	26
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	26
Sunroof	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	31
Keys	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	32
Remote Vehicle Start	35
Door Locks	36
Power Door Locks	37
Delayed Locking	37
Automatic Door Locks	38
Lockout Protection	38
Safety Locks	38
Doors	38
Liftgate	38
Power Assist Steps	42
Vehicle Security	42
Vehicle Alarm System	42
Immobilizer	44
Immobilizer Operation	44
Exterior Mirrors	45
Convex Mirrors	45
Power Mirrors	46
Heated Mirrors	46
Automatic Dimming Mirror	47
Park Tilt Mirrors	47
Interior Mirrors	47
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	47
Windows	47
Power Windows	48
Sun Visors	50
Roof	50
Sunroof	50
Seats and Restraints	53
Head Restraints	54
Front Seats	55
Power Seat Adjustment	55
Lumbar Adjustment	56
Reclining Seatbacks	56
Memory Seats	57
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	59
Rear Seats	60
Heated Rear Seats	60
Second Row Seats	60
Third Row Seats	65
Safety Belts	68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	76
Lap Belt	76
Safety Belt Extender	77
Safety System Check	77
Safety Belt Care	77
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	78
Airbag System	78
Where Are the Airbags?	80
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	84
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	84
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	85
Passenger Sensing System	86
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	91
Airbag System Check	92
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	92
Child Restraints	93
Older Children	93
Infants and Young Children	95
Child Restraint Systems	97
Where to Put the Restraint	99
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	101
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	108
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	108
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	109
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	112
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	127
Cigarette Lighter	129
Ashtrays	129
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	139
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	151
Fuel System Messages	152
Key and Lock Messages	152
Lamp Messages	152
Object Detection System Messages	152
Ride Control System Messages	153
Airbag System Messages	155
Security Messages	155
Tire Messages	155
Transmission Messages	156
Vehicle Reminder Messages	157
Washer Fluid Messages	157
Vehicle Personalization	157
Universal Remote System	166
Universal Remote System Programming	166
Universal Remote System Operation	171
Lighting	173
Exterior Lighting	173
Exterior Lamp Controls	173
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	176
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	198
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 (Headrest DVD)	213
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)	232
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	242
Navigation	244
Using the Navigation System	244
Maps	246
Navigation Symbols	247
Destination	252
Configure Menu	266
Global Positioning System (GPS)	279
Vehicle Positioning	279
Problems with Route Guidance	280
If the System Needs Service	281
Map Data Updates	281
Database Coverage Explanations	282
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	300
Driving and Operating	301
Driving Information	302
Distracted Driving	302
Defensive Driving	303
Drunk Driving	303
Control of a Vehicle	303
Braking	304
Steering	304
Off-Road Recovery	305
Loss of Control	305
Off-Road Driving	306
Driving on Wet Roads	310
Highway Hypnosis	311
Hill and Mountain Roads	312
Winter Driving	312
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	314
Vehicle Load Limits	315
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	328
Running the Vehicle While Parked	329
Automatic Transmission	329
Manual Mode	332
Tow/Haul Mode	333
Drive Systems	334
All-Wheel Drive	334
Brakes	334
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	334
Parking Brake	335
Brake Assist	336
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	336
Ride Control Systems	337
StabiliTrak® System	337
Locking Rear Axle	339
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)	347
Fuel	351
Recommended Fuel	351
Gasoline Specifications	351
California Fuel Requirements	352
Fuels in Foreign Countries	352
Fuel Additives	352
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	353
Filling the Tank	354
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	356
Towing	356
General Towing Information	356
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	357
Trailer Towing	359
Towing Equipment	363
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	367
Conversions and Add-Ons	367
Add-On Electrical Equipment	367
Vehicle Care	369
General Information	370
California Proposition 65 Warning	370
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	371
Accessories and Modifications	371
Vehicle Checks	371
Doing Your Own Service Work	371
Hood	372
Engine Compartment Overview	373
Engine Oil	374
Engine Oil Life System	377
Automatic Transmission Fluid	377
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	380
Cooling System	382
Engine Coolant	383
Engine Overheating	386
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	388
Engine Fan	388
Power Steering Fluid	388
Washer Fluid	389
Brakes	390
Brake Fluid	391
Battery	392
All-Wheel Drive	393
Front Axle	393
Rear Axle	394
Starter Switch Check	395
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	396
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	396
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	396
Wiper Blade Replacement	397
Glass Replacement	398
Headlamp Aiming	398
Bulb Replacement	398
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	398
LED Lighting	399
Back-Up Lamps	399
License Plate Lamp	400
Replacement Bulbs	400
Electrical System	400
Electrical System Overload	400
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	401
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	401
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	405
Wheels and Tires	408
Tires	408
All-Season Tires	409
Winter Tires	410
Summer Tires	410
Tire Sidewall Labeling	410
Tire Designations	412
Tire Terminology and Definitions	412
Tire Pressure	415
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	416
Tire Pressure Monitor System	417
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	418
Tire Inspection	421
Tire Rotation	421
When It Is Time for New Tires	422
Buying New Tires	423
Different Size Tires and Wheels	425
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	426
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	427
Wheel Replacement	427
Tire Chains	428
If a Tire Goes Flat	429
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	430
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	437
Tire Changing	438
Secondary Latch System	447
Full-Size Spare Tire	450
Jump Starting	451
Towing	455
Towing the Vehicle	455
Recreational Vehicle Towing	455
Appearance Care	458
Exterior Care	458
Interior Care	461
Floor Mats	465
Service and Maintenance	467
General Information	467
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	469
Maintenance Schedule	469
Special Application Services	475
Additional Maintenance and Care	475
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	479
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	479
Maintenance Replacement Parts	481
Maintenance Records	482
Technical Data	485
Vehicle Identification	485
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	485
Service Parts Identification Label	485
Vehicle Data	486
Capacities and Specifications	486
Engine Drive Belt Routing	488
Customer Information	489
Customer Information	489
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	489
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	491
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	492
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	493
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	493
Online Owner Center	494
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	495
Roadside Service (Mexico)	495
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	498
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	501
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	501
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	502
Service Publications Ordering Information	505
Reporting Safety Defects	506
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	506
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	506
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	507
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	507
Event Data Recorders	507
OnStar®	508
Navigation System	508
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	509
Radio Frequency Statement	509
OnStar	511
OnStar Overview	511
OnStar Services	512
Emergency	512
Security	512
Navigation	512
Connections	514
Diagnostics	515
OnStar Additional Information	515
Index	519
Index_A	519
Index_B	520
Index_C	520
Index_D	521
Index_E	522
Index_F	522
Index_G	523
Index_H	523
Index_I	524
Index_J	524
Index_K	524
Index_L	524
Index_M	525
Index_N	526
Index_O	526
Index_P	526
Index_R	527
Index_S	528
Index_T	529
Index_U	530
Index_V	530

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