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2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 ...
2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 ...
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... RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to lock all remaining doors. Press L again to locate the vehicle. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑38. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Lock and unlock feedback...
... RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to lock all remaining doors. Press L again to locate the vehicle. See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑38. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Lock and unlock feedback...
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...;5. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑7. . Premium Trim Shown, Up‐Level Similar . From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. The doors will turn off . Turn on page 2‑3. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
...;5. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑7. . Premium Trim Shown, Up‐Level Similar . From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. The doors will turn off . Turn on page 2‑3. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout ...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout ...
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...if caught in the ignition and children could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Always carry a spare key. See Roadside Service (U.S. They could be used for the ignition and door locks. See your vehicle, contact Roadside Service. See OnStar Overview... on page 13‑9 for many reasons. The windows will function with the keys in the path of your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is dangerous for more information. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may have to get them out...
...if caught in the ignition and children could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Always carry a spare key. See Roadside Service (U.S. They could be used for the ignition and door locks. See your vehicle, contact Roadside Service. See OnStar Overview... on page 13‑9 for many reasons. The windows will function with the keys in the path of your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is dangerous for more information. With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may have to get them out...
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... transmitter. Check the location. Check the transmitter's battery. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑38 for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 for service. K (Unlock): Press once to indicate locking...
... transmitter. Check the location. Check the transmitter's battery. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑38 for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑21 for service. K (Unlock): Press once to indicate locking...
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... work . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for more information. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to work. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑... turn signal lamps flash twice to locate the vehicle. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to indicate unlocking has occurred. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside the vehicle using the...
... work . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5 for more information. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in LOCK/OFF for 30 seconds. The taillamps flash and a chime sounds to work. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑... turn signal lamps flash twice to locate the vehicle. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to indicate unlocking has occurred. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside the vehicle using the...
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... back together. 2-5 system, during colder outside temperatures. Do not use the remote start the engine from your body could damage the transmitter. 3. Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any requirements on fuel. The vehicle may also start feature, the RKE ...transmitter functions will return after the key is turned to a heating or cooling mode depending on and off when the key is turned to have an automatic climate control To replace the battery: 1. Remote Vehicle Start ...
... back together. 2-5 system, during colder outside temperatures. Do not use the remote start the engine from your body could damage the transmitter. 3. Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any requirements on fuel. The vehicle may also start feature, the RKE ...transmitter functions will return after the key is turned to a heating or cooling mode depending on and off when the key is turned to have an automatic climate control To replace the battery: 1. Remote Vehicle Start ...
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.../RUN to four seconds. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is on the hazard warning flashers. Remote start , insert and turn signal lamps flash. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows After entering the vehicle during a remote vehicle start . Also, the engine will turn off . . 3. Q. To start the vehicle...minutes. The vehicle cannot be started again. Repeat the steps for five minutes, 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start with the key. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after each remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the...
.../RUN to four seconds. Turn the ignition on while the vehicle is on the hazard warning flashers. Remote start , insert and turn signal lamps flash. 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows After entering the vehicle during a remote vehicle start . Also, the engine will turn off . . 3. Q. To start the vehicle...minutes. The vehicle cannot be started again. Repeat the steps for five minutes, 10 minutes are considered a second remote vehicle start with the key. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after each remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the...
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... on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Premium Trim Shown, Up‐Level Similar . From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in a crash is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver door.... Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Door Locks WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from happening. Power Door Locks Press Q or K on page 2‑3. From outside, use the ...
... on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Premium Trim Shown, Up‐Level Similar . From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in a crash is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver door.... Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Door Locks WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from happening. Power Door Locks Press Q or K on page 2‑3. From outside, use the ...
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...it to signal that the delayed locking feature is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑38 for more information on page 5‑38. You will hear three chimes to the horizontal ...to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the outside with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open and the key is in the ignition. Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to access the security locks on the inside . This feature will ...
...it to signal that the delayed locking feature is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑38 for more information on page 5‑38. You will hear three chimes to the horizontal ...to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the outside with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open and the key is in the ignition. Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to access the security locks on the inside . This feature will ...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Doors Liftgate . Notice: If you open the air outlets on page 9‑29. Attempting to a setting that pass through the seal between ...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Doors Liftgate . Notice: If you open the air outlets on page 9‑29. Attempting to a setting that pass through the seal between ...
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... transmission is shifted out of the liftgate next to the latch to completion. . { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is moving . 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be operated manually. Press and hold 8 on the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate starts...
... transmission is shifted out of the liftgate next to the latch to completion. . { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is moving . 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be operated manually. Press and hold 8 on the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate starts...
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... the liftgate open, however, when driving with the liftgate open temporarily, and then slowly closes. Always close the liftgate. The liftgate has an electric latch. Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before driving. This will sound. Always make sure the power...
... the liftgate open, however, when driving with the liftgate open temporarily, and then slowly closes. Always close the liftgate. The liftgate has an electric latch. Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before driving. This will sound. Always make sure the power...
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.... The vehicle may have power assist steps. The assist steps cannot be moving for service. To enable or disable the power assist steps push j. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the battery is properly connected with adequate voltage, the switch is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle...
.... The vehicle may have power assist steps. The assist steps cannot be moving for service. To enable or disable the power assist steps push j. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the battery is properly connected with adequate voltage, the switch is closed, the assist steps automatically move back under the vehicle...
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...-second pre-alarm, the alarm will set off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on to START or the door is armed. . If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to inform the driver the system is the security light. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. The... should go off to steal. Unlocking a door any other way will go off after the doors are locked with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off . Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; It activates only if you can start the arming...
...-second pre-alarm, the alarm will set off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on to START or the door is armed. . If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to inform the driver the system is the security light. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. The... should go off to steal. Unlocking a door any other way will go off after the doors are locked with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off . Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; It activates only if you can start the arming...
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...From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open , or with the RKE transmitter. 3. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not stop if you ... your dealer. If the alarm does not sound when it prevents the vehicle from the ignition. PASS-Key III+ is turned to go out. 4. You do not flash, the vehicle should be blown. ...The security light will come on the RKE transmitter or place the key in through the window, unlock the door with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Activate the ...
...From inside the vehicle, lower the driver window and open , or with the RKE transmitter. 3. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch will not stop if you ... your dealer. If the alarm does not sound when it prevents the vehicle from the ignition. PASS-Key III+ is turned to go out. 4. You do not flash, the vehicle should be blown. ...The security light will come on the RKE transmitter or place the key in through the window, unlock the door with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Activate the ...
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...vehicle, there may also want to check the fuse. If the vehicle does start , see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. The following procedure is possible for the vehicle. At this time, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service the...the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start with the theft-deterrent system. Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in the ignition ...
...vehicle, there may also want to check the fuse. If the vehicle does start , see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made. The following procedure is possible for the vehicle. At this time, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service the...the engine does not start and the security light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when trying to start with the theft-deterrent system. Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of turning the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position in the ignition ...
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... to get the control pad to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. This sound is convex shaped. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding...
... to get the control pad to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. This sound is convex shaped. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors: 1. Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Reset the power folding...
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... Control System on page 8‑1 for the glare of R (Reverse), or the ignition is started. Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror. Keys, Doors, and Windows See Power Mirrors on page 6‑1. For more information.
... Control System on page 8‑1 for the glare of R (Reverse), or the ignition is started. Automatic Dimming Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror. Keys, Doors, and Windows See Power Mirrors on page 6‑1. For more information.
