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Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...8-1 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) ...8-6 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Air Vents Air Vents ...8-8

Section	Page
2014 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	10
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	21
Vehicle Features	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	24
Power Outlets	25
Universal Remote System	25
Sunroof	25
Performance and Maintenance	26
StabiliTrak® System	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Engine Oil Life System	27
E85 or FlexFuel	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Service	28
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	30
Remote Vehicle Start	33
Door Locks	34
Power Door Locks	35
Delayed Locking	35
Automatic Door Locks	35
Lockout Protection	36
Safety Locks	36
Doors	36
Liftgate	36
Power Assist Steps	40
Vehicle Security	40
Vehicle Alarm System	40
Immobilizer	42
Immobilizer Operation	42
Exterior Mirrors	43
Convex Mirrors	43
Power Mirrors	44
Heated Mirrors	44
Automatic Dimming Mirror	44
Park Tilt Mirrors	45
Interior Mirrors	45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	45
Windows	45
Power Windows	46
Sun Visors	48
Roof	48
Sunroof	48
Seats and Restraints	51
Head Restraints	52
Front Seats	53
Power Seat Adjustment	53
Lumbar Adjustment	53
Reclining Seatbacks	54
Memory Seats	55
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	56
Rear Seats	57
Heated Rear Seats	57
Second Row Seats	58
Third Row Seats	62
Safety Belts	65
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	66
Lap-Shoulder Belt	67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	72
Safety Belt Extender	73
Safety System Check	73
Safety Belt Care	73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	73
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	79
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	79
Passenger Sensing System	81
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Airbag System Check	86
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	86
Child Restraints	87
Older Children	87
Infants and Young Children	89
Child Restraint Systems	91
Where to Put the Restraint	93
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	95
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	101
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	102
Securing Child Restraints (Front Outboard Seat Position)	105
Storage	109
Storage Compartments	109
Glove Box	109
Cupholders	109
Armrest Storage	110
Rear Storage	110
Center Console Storage	110
Roof Rack System	111
Instruments and Controls	113
Controls	114
Steering Wheel Adjustment	114
Steering Wheel Controls	114
Heated Steering Wheel	115
Horn	115
Windshield Wiper/Washer	115
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	116
Compass	116
Clock	118
Power Outlets	118
Cigarette Lighter	120
Ashtrays	120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	121
Instrument Cluster	122
Speedometer	123
Odometer	123
Trip Odometer	123
Tachometer	123
Fuel Gauge	123
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	124
Safety Belt Reminders	124
Airbag Readiness Light	125
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	125
Charging System Light	126
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	127
Brake System Warning Light	129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	130
Tow/Haul Mode Light	130
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	131
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	131
Tire Pressure Light	131
Engine Oil Pressure Light	132
Security Light	132
High-Beam On Light	133
Front Fog Lamp Light	133
Lamps On Reminder	133
Cruise Control Light	133
Information Displays	134
Driver Information Center (DIC)	134
Vehicle Messages	139
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	139
Brake System Messages	139
Door Ajar Messages	140
Engine Cooling System Messages	140
Engine Oil Messages	141
Engine Power Messages	142
Fuel System Messages	142
Key and Lock Messages	142
Lamp Messages	142
Object Detection System Messages	143
Ride Control System Messages	144
Airbag System Messages	145
Security Messages	145
Tire Messages	145
Transmission Messages	146
Vehicle Reminder Messages	147
Washer Fluid Messages	147
Vehicle Personalization	147
Universal Remote System	156
Universal Remote System Programming	156
Universal Remote System Operation	161
Lighting	163
Exterior Lighting	163
Exterior Lamp Controls	163
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	166
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	167
Flash-to-Pass	167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	167
Automatic Headlamp System	167
Hazard Warning Flashers	169
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	169
Fog Lamps	169
Interior Lighting	170
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	170
Dome Lamps	171
Reading Lamps	171
Lighting Features	171
Entry Lighting	171
Exit Lighting	171
Battery Load Management	172
Battery Power Protection	172
Infotainment System	173
Introduction	174
Infotainment	174
Theft-Deterrent Feature	175
Overview	176
Radio	181
AM-FM Radio	181
Satellite Radio	187
Radio Reception	188
Rear Side Window Antenna	189
Satellite Radio Antenna	190
Audio Players	190
CD/DVD Player	190
MP3	198
Auxiliary Devices	201
Rear Seat Infotainment	202
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Headrest DVD)	202
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)	221
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	231
Navigation	233
Using the Navigation System	233
Maps	234
Navigation Symbols	236
Destination	241
Configure Menu	254
Global Positioning System (GPS)	266
Vehicle Positioning	267
Problems with Route Guidance	268
If the System Needs Service	268
Map Data Updates	269
Database Coverage Explanations	269
Voice Recognition	270
Phone	272
Bluetooth	272
Climate Controls	281
Climate Control Systems	281
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	281
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	286
Air Vents	288
Driving and Operating	289
Driving Information	290
Distracted Driving	290
Defensive Driving	291
Drunk Driving	291
Control of a Vehicle	291
Braking	291
Steering	292
Off-Road Recovery	292
Loss of Control	293
Off-Road Driving	293
Driving on Wet Roads	298
Highway Hypnosis	299
Hill and Mountain Roads	299
Winter Driving	300
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	301
Vehicle Load Limits	302
Starting and Operating	308
New Vehicle Break-In	308
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	309
Ignition Positions	309
Starting the Engine	311
Engine Heater	312
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	313
Shifting Into Park	313
Shifting out of Park	314
Parking over Things That Burn	315
Active Fuel Management®	315
Engine Exhaust	315
Running the Vehicle While Parked	316
Automatic Transmission	316
Manual Mode	319
Tow/Haul Mode	320
Drive Systems	321
All-Wheel Drive	321
Brakes	321
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	321
Parking Brake	322
Brake Assist	322
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	323
Ride Control Systems	323
StabiliTrak® System	323
Locking Rear Axle	326
Road Sensing Suspension	326
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	327
Automatic Level Control	327
Cruise Control	328
Object Detection Systems	330
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	330
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	332
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	333
Fuel	337
Recommended Fuel	337
Gasoline Specifications	338
California Fuel Requirements	338
Fuels in Foreign Countries	338
Fuel Additives	338
E85 or FlexFuel	338
Filling the Tank	339
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	341
Towing	341
General Towing Information	341
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	341
Trailer Towing	344
Towing Equipment	348
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	353
Conversions and Add-Ons	353
Add-On Electrical Equipment	353
Vehicle Care	355
General Information	356
California Proposition 65 Warning	356
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	357
Accessories and Modifications	357
Vehicle Checks	357
Doing Your Own Service Work	357
Hood	358
Engine Compartment Overview	359
Engine Oil	360
Engine Oil Life System	363
Automatic Transmission Fluid	363
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	366
Cooling System	368
Engine Coolant	368
Engine Overheating	371
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	373
Engine Fan	373
Power Steering Fluid	374
Washer Fluid	374
Brakes	375
Brake Fluid	376
Battery	378
All-Wheel Drive	378
Front Axle	379
Rear Axle	379
Starter Switch Check	380
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	381
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	381
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	381
Wiper Blade Replacement	382
Glass Replacement	383
Headlamp Aiming	383
Bulb Replacement	383
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	383
LED Lighting	384
Back-Up Lamps	384
License Plate Lamp	385
Replacement Bulbs	385
Electrical System	385
Electrical System Overload	385
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	386
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	386
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	390
Wheels and Tires	393
Tires	393
All-Season Tires	394
Winter Tires	395
Summer Tires	395
All-Terrain Tires	395
Tire Sidewall Labeling	395
Tire Designations	397
Tire Terminology and Definitions	397
Tire Pressure	400
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	402
Tire Pressure Monitor System	402
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	403
Tire Inspection	406
Tire Rotation	406
When It Is Time for New Tires	407
Buying New Tires	408
Different Size Tires and Wheels	410
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	411
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	412
Wheel Replacement	412
Tire Chains	413
If a Tire Goes Flat	414
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	415
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	422
Tire Changing	423
Secondary Latch System	432
Full-Size Spare Tire	435
Jump Starting	435
Towing	440
Towing the Vehicle	440
Recreational Vehicle Towing	440
Appearance Care	443
Exterior Care	443
Interior Care	446
Floor Mats	450
Service and Maintenance	451
General Information	451
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	453
Maintenance Schedule	453
Special Application Services	459
Additional Maintenance and Care	459
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	462
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	462
Maintenance Replacement Parts	463
Maintenance Records	465
Technical Data	467
Vehicle Identification	467
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	467
Service Parts Identification Label	467
Vehicle Data	468
Capacities and Specifications	468
Engine Drive Belt Routing	469
Customer Information	471
Customer Information	471
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	471
Customer Assistance Offices	473
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	474
Online Owner Center	474
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	475
Roadside Service	475
Scheduling Service Appointments	477
Courtesy Transportation Program	478
Collision Damage Repair	479
Service Publications Ordering Information	481
Reporting Safety Defects	482
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	482
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	483
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	483
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	484
Event Data Recorders	484
OnStar®	485
Navigation System	485
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	485
Radio Frequency Statement	485
OnStar	487
OnStar Overview	487
OnStar Services	488
Emergency	488
Security	488
Navigation	488
Connections	489
Diagnostics	491
OnStar Additional Information	491
Index	495
Index_A	495
Index_B	496
Index_C	496
Index_D	497
Index_E	498
Index_F	498
Index_G	499
Index_H	499
Index_I	500
Index_J	500
Index_K	500
Index_L	500
Index_M	501
Index_N	502
Index_O	502
Index_P	502
Index_R	503
Index_S	504
Index_T	505
Index_U	506
Index_V	507

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