2018 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

2018 Cadillac Escalade owners manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Cadillac
Model:
Escalade
Rating:
(4)

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Size:
7.65 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
14
Second Row Seats
15
Third Row Seats
15
Heated and Cooled Front Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Seat 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
19
Transmission
20
Infotainment System
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
23
Surround Vision
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
24
Parking Assist
24
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
24
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
24
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Fuel
27
E85 or FlexFuel
27
Engine Oil Life System
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Keys
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
30
Remote Vehicle Start
37
Door Locks
38
Power Door Locks
40
Delayed Locking
40
Automatic Door Locks
40
Lockout Protection
41
Liftgate
42
Vehicle Alarm System
47
Immobilizer
49
Convex Mirrors
50
Power Mirrors
51
Folding Mirrors
51
Heated Mirrors
52
Interior Rearview Mirrors
52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
52
Rear Camera Mirror
53
Power Windows
55
Power Seat Adjustment
61
Lumbar Adjustment
62
Reclining Seatbacks
64
Memory Seats
64
Massage
67
Heated Rear Seats
69
Second Row Seats
70
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
77
Lap-Shoulder Belt
78
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
83
Seat Belt Extender
83
Safety System Check
84
Seat Belt Care
84
Where Are the Airbags?
87
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
88
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
89
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
90
Passenger Sensing System
91
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
95
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
95
Airbag System Check
96
Older Children
97
Infants and Young Children
99
Child Restraint Systems
101
Where to Put the Restraint
103
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
104
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
111
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
112
Instrument Panel Storage
117
Glove Box
117
Cupholders
118
Sunglasses Storage
118
Armrest Storage
118
Rear Storage
118
Cargo Tie-Downs
119
Convenience Net
119
Steering Wheel Adjustment
122
Steering Wheel Controls
122
Heated Steering Wheel
122
Horn
122
Windshield Wiper/Washer
122
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
124
Compass
125
Clock
125
Power Outlets
126
Wireless Charging
128
Cigarette Lighter
130
Instrument Cluster
131
Speedometer
133
Odometer
133
Trip Odometer
134
Tachometer
134
Fuel Gauge
134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
135
Seat Belt Reminders
135
Airbag Readiness Light
136
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
136
Charging System Light
137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
138
Brake System Warning Light
139
Electric Parking Brake Light
140
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
140
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
141
Sport Mode Light
141
Tow/Haul Mode Light
141
Winter Driving Mode Light
141
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
141
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
142
Traction Off Light
142
StabiliTrak OFF Light
142
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
143
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
143
Tire Pressure Light
143
Engine Oil Pressure Light
144
Low Fuel Warning Light
144
Security Light
144
High-Beam On Light
145
Lamps On Reminder
145
Cruise Control Light
145
Driver Information Center (DIC)
146
Engine Power Messages
152
Vehicle Speed Messages
153
Universal Remote System Programming
161
Exterior Lamp Controls
165
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
167
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
167
Flash-to-Pass
167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
167
Automatic Headlamp System
168
Hazard Warning Flashers
169
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
169
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
170
Dome Lamps
170
Entry Lighting
171
Exit Lighting
171
Battery Load Management
172
Battery Power Protection
172
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
174
Rear Climate Control System
179
Distracted Driving
184
Defensive Driving
185
Drunk Driving
185
Control of a Vehicle
185
Braking
185
Steering
186
Off-Road Recovery
186
Loss of Control
187
Off-Road Driving
187
Driving on Wet Roads
191
Hill and Mountain Roads
192
Winter Driving
193
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
194
New Vehicle Break-In
199
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
199
Ignition Positions
200
Starting the Engine
201
Engine Heater
202
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
204
Shifting Into Park
204
Shifting out of Park
205
Parking over Things That Burn
206
Active Fuel Management
206
Manual Mode
210
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
216
Parking Brake
216
Electric Parking Brake
217
Brake Assist
218
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
219
Driver Mode Control
221
Magnetic Ride Control
222
Locking Rear Axle
223
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
234
Assistance Systems for Driving
241
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
241
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
243
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
245
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
245
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
247
California Fuel Requirements
250
Fuels in Foreign Countries
250
Fuel Additives
250
Filling the Tank
250
General Towing Information
253
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
253
Towing Equipment
259
California Proposition 65 Warning
265
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
266
Doing Your Own Service Work
266
Hood
267
Engine Compartment Overview
268
Engine Oil
269
Engine Oil Life System
271
Automatic Transmission Fluid
272
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
273
Cooling System
274
Engine Overheating
277
Engine Fan
278
Washer Fluid
279
Brakes
279
Brake Fluid
280
Battery - North America
281
Four-Wheel Drive
282
Front Axle
283
Rear Axle
283
Starter Switch Check
284
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
284
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
285
Wiper Blade Replacement
285
Glass Replacement
286
Windshield Replacement
286
Gas Strut(s)
286
LED Lighting
288
Electrical System Overload
289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
289
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
290
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
294
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
297
Tires
300
All-Season Tires
301
Winter Tires
301
Low-Profile Tires
302
All-Terrain Tires
302
Tire Sidewall Labeling
302
Tire Designations
303
Tire Terminology and Definitions
304
Tire Pressure
306
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
308
Tire Pressure Monitor System
308
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
309
Tire Inspection
313
Tire Rotation
313
When It Is Time for New Tires
314
Buying New Tires
315
Different Size Tires and Wheels
316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
318
Wheel Replacement
318
Tire Chains
319
If a Tire Goes Flat
319
Tire Changing
321
Exterior Care
338
Interior Care
342
General Information
346
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance
348
Maintenance Schedule
348
Special Application Services
353
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
356
Maintenance Replacement Parts
357
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
359
Capacities and Specifications
360
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
363
Customer Assistance Offices
365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
366
Online Owner Center
366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
366
Roadside Service
367
Scheduling Service Appointments
369
Courtesy Transportation Program
369
Collision Damage Repair
370
Service Publications Ordering Information
372
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
373
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
374
Event Data Recorders
375
OnStar
376
Emergency
378
Security
379
Navigation
379
Connections
380
Diagnostics
382
Index_A
388
Index_B
389
Index_C
389
Index_D
390
Index_E
391
Index_F
391
Index_G
392
Index_H
392
Index_I
392
Index_J
392
Index_K
392
Index_L
393
Index_M
393
Index_N
394
Index_O
394
Index_P
394
Index_R
395
Index_S
396
Index_T
397
Index_U
397
Index_V
398
Index_W
398

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