2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Escalade Ext
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Table of Contents
2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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
Midgate®
11
Tailgate
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
20
Vehicle Features
21
Radio(s)
21
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
23
Navigation System
23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
25
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
26
Performance and Maintenance
26
StabiliTrak® System
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Roadside Service
28
OnStar®
29
Keys, Doors and Windows
31
Keys and Locks
32
Keys
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
33
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
37
Power Door Locks
37
Delayed Locking
37
Automatic Door Locks
38
Lockout Protection
38
Safety Locks
38
Doors
39
Midgate®
39
Tailgate
45
Power Assist Steps
45
Vehicle Security
46
Anti-Theft Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
47
Immobilizer Operation
47
Exterior Mirrors
49
Convex Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
50
Automatic Dimming Mirror
50
Park Tilt Mirrors
51
Interior Mirrors
51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
51
Windows
52
Power Windows
52
Sun Visors
54
Roof
55
Sunroof
55
Seats and Restraints
57
Head Restraints
58
Front Seats
59
Power Seat Adjustment
59
Lumbar Adjustment
61
Reclining Seatbacks
62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
63
Rear Seats
64
Safety Belts
66
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
69
Lap-Shoulder Belt
75
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
79
Safety Belt Extender
79
Safety System Check
80
Safety Belt Care
80
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash
80
Airbag System
81
Where Are the Airbags?
83
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
85
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
86
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
87
Passenger Sensing System
88
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
93
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
94
Airbag System Check
95
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash
95
Child Restraints
96
Older Children
96
Infants and Young Children
98
Child Restraint Systems
100
Where to Put the Restraint
102
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
104
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
110
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
110
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)
112
Storage
117
Storage Compartments
117
Instrument Panel Storage
117
Glove Box
117
Cupholders
117
Armrest Storage
117
Center Console Storage
118
Top-Box Storage
118
Luggage/Load Locations
118
Cargo Area
118
Additional Storage Features
122
Cargo Cover Panels
122
Cargo Tie Downs
128
Roof Rack System
128
Instruments and Controls
131
Controls
132
Steering Wheel Adjustment
132
Steering Wheel Controls
132
Heated Steering Wheel
134
Horn
134
Windshield Wiper/Washer
135
Compass
135
Clock
137
Power Outlets
137
Cigarette Lighter
138
Ashtrays
139
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
139
Instrument Cluster
140
Speedometer
141
Odometer
141
Trip Odometer
141
Tachometer
141
Fuel Gauge
141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
142
Safety Belt Reminders
142
Airbag Readiness Light
143
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
144
Charging System Light
145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
145
Brake System Warning Light
148
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
149
Tow/Haul Mode Light
149
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
150
Tire Pressure Light
150
Engine Oil Pressure Light
151
Security Light
151
High-Beam on Light
151
Front Fog Lamp Light
152
Lamps on Reminder
152
Cruise Control Light
152
Information Displays
153
Driver Information Center (DIC)
153
Vehicle Messages
157
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
158
Brake System Messages
158
Door Ajar Messages
158
Engine Cooling System Messages
159
Engine Oil Messages
160
Engine Power Messages
161
Fuel System Messages
161
Key and Lock Messages
161
Lamp Messages
161
Object Detection System Messages
162
Ride Control System Messages
162
Airbag System Messages
163
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
163
Tire Messages
164
Transmission Messages
164
Vehicle Reminder Messages
165
Washer Fluid Messages
165
Vehicle Personalization
165
Universal Remote System
174
Universal Remote System Programming
174
Universal Remote System Operation
179
Lighting
181
Exterior Lighting
181
Exterior Lamp Controls
181
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
185
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
185
Flash-to-Pass
185
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
186
Automatic Headlamp System
186
Hazard Warning Flashers
187
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
187
Fog Lamps
188
Exterior Cargo Lamps
188
Interior Lighting
188
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
188
Dome Lamps
189
Reading Lamps
189
Lighting Features
190
Entry/Exit Lighting
190
Battery Load Management
190
Battery Power Protection
190
Infotainment System
191
Introduction
191
Theft-Deterrent Feature
193
Overview
193
Radio
199
AM-FM Radio
199
Satellite Radio
205
Radio Reception
206
Fixed Mast Antenna
207
Satellite Radio Antenna
207
Audio Players
207
CD/DVD Player
207
MP3
216
Auxiliary Devices
219
Rear Seat Infotainment
221
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
221
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
230
Navigation
232
Using the Navigation System
232
Maps
234
Navigation Symbols
235
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
273
Bluetooth
273
Climate Controls
281
Climate Control Systems
281
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
281
Air Vents
286
Driving and Operating
287
Driving Information
288
Defensive Driving
288
Drunk Driving
288
Control of a Vehicle
289
Braking
289
Steering
290
Off-Road Recovery
291
Loss of Control
292
Off-Road Driving
293
Driving on Wet Roads
304
Highway Hypnosis
305
Hill and Mountain Roads
305
Winter Driving
306
If the Vehicle is Stuck
308
Vehicle Load Limits
309
Truck-Camper Loading Information
315
Starting and Operating
316
New Vehicle Break-In
316
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
316
Ignition Positions
317
Starting the Engine
318
Engine Heater
320
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
320
Shifting Into Park
321
Shifting Out of Park
322
Parking Over Things That Burn
322
Active Fuel Management
322
Engine Exhaust
323
Running the Vehicle While Parked
324
Automatic Transmission
324
Manual Mode
327
Tow/Haul Mode
328
Drive Systems
329
All-Wheel Drive
329
Brakes
329
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
329
Parking Brake
330
Brake Assist
331
Ride Control Systems
331
StabiliTrak® System
331
Locking Rear Axle
334
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
334
Automatic Level Control
334
Cruise Control
335
Object Detection Systems
338
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
338
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
340
Fuel
344
Recommended Fuel
344
Gasoline Specifications
345
California Fuel Requirements
345
Fuels in Foreign Countries
345
Fuel Additives
345
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
346
Filling the Tank
348
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
349
Towing
350
General Towing Information
350
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
350
Trailer Towing
354
Towing Equipment
358
Conversions and Add-Ons
361
Add-On Electrical Equipment
361
Vehicle Care
363
General Information
364
California Proposition 65 Warning
365
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
365
Accessories and Modifications
365
Vehicle Checks
366
Doing Your Own Service Work
366
Hood
367
Engine Compartment Overview
368
Engine Oil
370
Engine Oil Life System
374
Automatic Transmission Fluid
375
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
378
Cooling System
380
Engine Coolant
380
Engine Overheating
384
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
386
Engine Fan
387
Power Steering Fluid
387
Washer Fluid
388
Brakes
389
Brake Fluid
390
Battery
391
All-Wheel Drive
392
Front Axle
393
Rear Axle
393
Starter Switch Check
394
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
395
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
395
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
396
Wiper Blade Replacement
396
Glass Replacement
397
Headlamp Aiming
397
Bulb Replacement
399
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
400
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
400
License Plate Lamp
401
Replacement Bulbs
401
Electrical System
402
Electrical System Overload
402
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
403
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
403
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
408
Wheels and Tires
410
Tires
410
Tire Sidewall Labeling
412
Tire Designations
413
Tire Terminology and Definitions
414
Tire Pressure
416
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
418
Tire Pressure Monitor System
418
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
420
Tire Inspection
423
Tire Rotation
423
When It Is Time for New Tires
425
Buying New Tires
425
Different Size Tires and Wheels
427
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
428
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
429
Wheel Replacement
430
Tire Chains
431
If a Tire Goes Flat
431
Tire Changing
433
Secondary Latch System
444
Full-Size Spare Tire
446
Jump Starting
447
Towing
451
Towing the Vehicle
451
Recreational Vehicle Towing
452
Appearance Care
453
Exterior Care
453
Interior Care
457
Floor Mats
460
Service and Maintenance
461
General Information
461
Scheduled Maintenance
462
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
467
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
467
Maintenance Replacement Parts
469
Maintenance Records
470
Technical Data
473
Vehicle Identification
473
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
473
Service Parts Identification Label
473
Vehicle Data
474
Capacities and Specifications
474
Engine Drive Belt Routing
475
Customer Information
477
Customer Information
477
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)
477
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
479
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
481
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
482
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
482
Online Owner Center
483
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
484
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)
484
Roadside Service (Mexico)
486
Scheduling Service Appointments
487
Courtesy Transportation Program
487
Collision Damage Repair
489
Service Publications Ordering Information
491
Reporting Safety Defects
492
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
492
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
493
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
493
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
494
Event Data Recorders
494
OnStar®
495
Navigation System
495
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
495
Radio Frequency Statement
496
Index
497
Index_A
497
Index_B
498
Index_C
498
Index_D
499
Index_E
500
Index_F
501
Index_G
501
Index_H
502
Index_I
502
Index_J
502
Index_K
502
Index_L
502
Index_M
503
Index_N
504
Index_O
504
Index_P
504
Index_R
505
Index_S
506
Index_T
507
Index_U
508
Index_V
508
Index_W
508
2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext Overview
Introduction
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT is a true embodiment of luxury, capability, and versatility. As a premium crew-cab pickup truck, it seamlessly blends the bold styling and opulence characteristic of Cadillac with the practicality of a truck. Whether navigating city streets or tackling rugged terrain, the Escalade EXT promises an exhilarating ride wrapped in elegance and sophistication.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2011 Escalade EXT boasts a robust 6.2-liter V8 engine, delivering an impressive 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission, enabling smooth gear shifts and optimal performance. The Escalade EXT offers both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, ensuring confident handling in various driving conditions while maintaining a respectable towing capacity of up to 7,600 pounds, perfect for hauling boats or trailers on your weekend adventures.
Trims
The Escalade EXT comes in two well-appointed trims: the base model and the luxurious Premium trim. Both trims feature standard luxury amenities, including leather seating, a Bose surround sound system, and navigation. The Premium trim adds additional enhancements such as a rearview camera, upgraded audio system, and more advanced driver assistance features, ensuring that both comfort and convenience are at the forefront of the driving experience.
Features
Equipped with a host of features, the 2011 Escalade EXT emphasizes comfort and technology. Standard features include tri-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and a user-friendly infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. Optional upgrades like a rear-seat DVD entertainment system and a power sunroof further enhance the luxurious feel of the vehicle, making every journey enjoyable for all passengers.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT serves as a comprehensive guide, offering essential information about vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. Owners can utilize this resource to ensure their Escalade EXT remains in peak condition, providing a seamless and enjoyable driving experience for years to come.
User manual download
The Cadillac Escalade Ext owner manual for the 2011 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2011 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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