2012 Cadillac Escalade Ext Owner's Manual
Year:
2012
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Escalade Ext
Rating:
Table of Contents
2012 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
14
Second Row Seats
15
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Safety Belts
15
Passenger Sensing System
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
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Mobile Apps
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
23
Navigation System
23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
24
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
25
Performance and Maintenance
25
StabiliTrak® System
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Engine Oil Life System
26
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Roadside Service
27
OnStar®
27
Keys, Doors, and Windows
29
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
31
Remote Vehicle Start
33
Door Locks
35
Power Door Locks
35
Delayed Locking
36
Automatic Door Locks
36
Lockout Protection
36
Safety Locks
36
Doors
37
Midgate®
37
Tailgate
43
Power Assist Steps
43
Vehicle Security
44
Anti-theft Alarm System
44
Immobilizer
45
Immobilizer Operation
45
Exterior Mirrors
47
Convex Mirrors
47
Power Mirrors
47
Heated Mirrors
48
Automatic Dimming Mirror
48
Park Tilt Mirrors
49
Interior Mirrors
49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
49
Windows
50
Power Windows
50
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
Safety Belts
64
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
65
Lap-Shoulder Belt
66
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
71
Safety Belt Extender
71
Safety System Check
71
Safety Belt Care
72
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
72
Airbag System
73
Where Are the Airbags?
75
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
76
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
78
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
79
Passenger Sensing System
80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
84
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)
101
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)
103
Storage
107
Storage Compartments
107
Instrument Panel Storage
107
Glove Box
107
Cupholders
107
Armrest Storage
107
Center Console Storage
107
Top-Box Storage
108
Luggage/Load Locations
108
Cargo Area
108
Additional Storage Features
111
Cargo Cover Panels
111
Cargo Tie-Downs
118
Roof Rack System
118
Instruments and Controls
121
Controls
122
Steering Wheel Adjustment
122
Steering Wheel Controls
122
Heated Steering Wheel
124
Horn
124
Windshield Wiper/Washer
124
Compass
125
Clock
127
Power Outlets
127
Cigarette Lighter
128
Ashtrays
129
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
129
Instrument Cluster
130
Speedometer
131
Odometer
131
Trip Odometer
131
Tachometer
131
Fuel Gauge
131
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
132
Safety Belt Reminders
132
Airbag Readiness Light
133
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
134
Charging System Light
135
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
135
Brake System Warning Light
138
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
139
Tow/Haul Mode Light
139
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
140
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
140
Tire Pressure Light
140
Engine Oil Pressure Light
141
Security Light
141
High-Beam On Light
142
Front Fog Lamp Light
142
Lamps On Reminder
142
Cruise Control Light
143
Information Displays
143
Driver Information Center (DIC)
143
Vehicle Messages
148
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
148
Brake System Messages
148
Door Ajar Messages
149
Engine Cooling System Messages
149
Engine Oil Messages
150
Engine Power Messages
151
Fuel System Messages
151
Key and Lock Messages
152
Lamp Messages
152
Object Detection System Messages
152
Ride Control System Messages
152
Airbag System Messages
154
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
154
Tire Messages
154
Transmission Messages
155
Vehicle Reminder Messages
155
Washer Fluid Messages
155
Vehicle Personalization
156
Universal Remote System
164
Universal Remote System Programming
164
Universal Remote System Operation
169
Lighting
171
Exterior Lighting
171
Exterior Lamp Controls
171
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
175
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
175
Flash-to-Pass
175
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
175
Automatic Headlamp System
176
Hazard Warning Flashers
177
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
177
Fog Lamps
178
Exterior Cargo Lamps
178
Interior Lighting
179
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
179
Dome Lamps
179
Reading Lamps
179
Lighting Features
180
Entry/Exit Lighting
180
Battery Load Management
180
Battery Power Protection
180
Infotainment System
181
Introduction
181
Infotainment
181
Theft-Deterrent Feature
183
Overview
184
Radio
189
AM-FM Radio
189
Satellite Radio
196
Radio Reception
197
Fixed Mast Antenna
198
Satellite Radio Antenna
198
Audio Players
198
CD/DVD Player
198
MP3
207
Auxiliary Devices
210
Rear Seat Infotainment
211
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System
211
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
220
Navigation
222
Using the Navigation System
222
Maps
224
Navigation Symbols
225
Destination
230
Configure Menu
244
Global Positioning System (GPS)
256
Vehicle Positioning
257
Problems with Route Guidance
258
If the System Needs Service
258
Database Coverage Explanations
258
Voice Recognition
259
Phone
261
Bluetooth
261
Climate Controls
269
Climate Control Systems
269
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
269
Air Vents
274
Driving and Operating
275
Driving Information
276
Distracted Driving
276
Defensive Driving
277
Drunk Driving
277
Control of a Vehicle
278
Braking
278
Steering
278
Off-Road Recovery
279
Loss of Control
279
Off-Road Driving
280
Driving on Wet Roads
285
Highway Hypnosis
286
Hill and Mountain Roads
286
Winter Driving
287
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
289
Vehicle Load Limits
290
Truck-Camper Loading Information
296
Starting and Operating
297
New Vehicle Break-In
297
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
297
Ignition Positions
298
Starting the Engine
299
Engine Heater
301
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
301
Shifting Into Park
302
Shifting out of Park
303
Parking over Things That Burn
303
Active Fuel Management®
304
Engine Exhaust
304
Running the Vehicle While Parked
305
Automatic Transmission
305
Manual Mode
308
Tow/Haul Mode
309
Drive Systems
310
All-Wheel Drive
310
Brakes
310
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
310
Parking Brake
311
Brake Assist
312
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
312
Ride Control Systems
313
StabiliTrak® System
313
Locking Rear Axle
315
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
316
Automatic Level Control
316
Cruise Control
317
Object Detection Systems
319
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
319
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
321
Fuel
324
Recommended Fuel
325
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
325
California Fuel Requirements
326
Fuels in Foreign Countries
326
Fuel Additives
326
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
327
Filling the Tank
328
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
330
Towing
331
General Towing Information
331
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
331
Trailer Towing
335
Towing Equipment
338
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
341
Conversions and Add-Ons
341
Add-On Electrical Equipment
341
Vehicle Care
343
General Information
344
California Proposition 65 Warning
344
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
344
Accessories and Modifications
344
Vehicle Checks
345
Doing Your Own Service Work
345
Hood
346
Engine Compartment Overview
348
Engine Oil
350
Engine Oil Life System
352
Automatic Transmission Fluid
353
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
356
Cooling System
358
Engine Coolant
358
Engine Overheating
362
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
364
Engine Fan
364
Power Steering Fluid
365
Washer Fluid
365
Brakes
366
Brake Fluid
367
Battery
369
All-Wheel Drive
369
Front Axle
370
Rear Axle
370
Starter Switch Check
371
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
372
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
372
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
372
Wiper Blade Replacement
373
Glass Replacement
373
Headlamp Aiming
374
Bulb Replacement
376
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
376
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
376
License Plate Lamp
377
Replacement Bulbs
377
Electrical System
377
Electrical System Overload
377
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
378
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
378
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
383
Wheels and Tires
386
Tires
386
Tire Sidewall Labeling
387
Tire Designations
388
Tire Terminology and Definitions
389
Tire Pressure
391
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
393
Tire Pressure Monitor System
393
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
394
Tire Inspection
397
Tire Rotation
397
When It Is Time for New Tires
398
Buying New Tires
399
Different Size Tires and Wheels
401
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
401
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
403
Wheel Replacement
403
Tire Chains
404
If a Tire Goes Flat
404
Tire Changing
406
Secondary Latch System
415
Full-Size Spare Tire
417
Jump Starting
418
Towing
422
Towing the Vehicle
422
Recreational Vehicle Towing
423
Appearance Care
424
Exterior Care
424
Interior Care
427
Floor Mats
430
Service and Maintenance
431
General Information
431
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance
433
Maintenance Schedule
433
Special Application Services
439
Additional Maintenance and Care
439
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
442
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
442
Maintenance Replacement Parts
444
Maintenance Records
445
Technical Data
449
Vehicle Identification
449
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
449
Service Parts Identification Label
449
Vehicle Data
450
Capacities and Specifications
450
Engine Drive Belt Routing
451
Customer Information
453
Customer Information
453
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)
453
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
455
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
456
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
457
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
458
Online Owner Center
458
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)
459
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)
459
Roadside Service (Mexico)
461
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
465
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)
465
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
466
Service Publications Ordering Information
469
Reporting Safety Defects
470
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
470
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
470
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
471
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
471
Event Data Recorders
471
OnStar®
472
Navigation System
472
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
473
Radio Frequency Statement
473
OnStar
475
OnStar Overview
475
OnStar Services
476
Emergency
476
Security
476
Navigation
476
Connections
478
Diagnostics
479
OnStar Additional Information
479
Index
483
Index_A
483
Index_B
484
Index_C
484
Index_D
485
Index_E
486
Index_F
486
Index_G
487
Index_H
487
Index_I
488
Index_J
488
Index_K
488
Index_L
488
Index_M
489
Index_N
490
Index_O
490
Index_P
490
Index_R
491
Index_S
492
Index_T
493
Index_U
494
Index_V
494
Index_W
494
2012 Cadillac Escalade Ext Overview
Introduction
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT is a striking blend of luxury and versatility, seamlessly merging the prestige of a Cadillac SUV with the utility of a pickup truck. With its bold design, spacious interior, and robust performance, the Escalade EXT represents a unique offering in the luxury segment. Its commanding presence on the road is enhanced by features that cater to both comfort and practicality, making it an excellent choice for those who refuse to compromise on either front.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2012 Escalade EXT houses a potent 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers a thrilling 403 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, this powerhouse ensures a smooth, responsive drive whether tackling city streets or open highways. The available all-wheel drive system provides superior traction and control, further enhancing its capabilities in varied driving conditions.
Trims
The 2012 Escalade EXT is available in several trims, including the base model, Luxury, and Premium. Each trim is designed to cater to different preferences and needs, providing premium features such as leather upholstery, a Bose surround sound system, and advanced navigation technology that elevate the driving experience. The Premium trim offers additional enhancements, including upgraded materials and an even more extensive array of technological features.
Features
Standard features on the 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT include heated and cooled front seats, a rearview camera, and an impressive infotainment system compatible with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Safety features such as lane departure warning, parking assist, and multiple airbags also contribute to its reputation as a reliable vehicle. The spacious rear cargo bed, which can be extended with a convenient folding midgate, adds an extra layer of functionality for those who require ample storage.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade EXT is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information on the vehicle's operation, maintenance, and features. It serves as an essential resource, offering insights into maximizing performance and ensuring longevity. New owners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the manual to fully appreciate the capabilities of this luxurious and versatile vehicle.
User manual download
The Cadillac Escalade Ext owner manual for the 2012 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2012 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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