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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 ...
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 ...
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2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-21 Engine Exhaust ...9-29 Automatic Transmission ...9-30 Drive Systems ...9-34 Brakes ...9-35 Ride Control ...-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-46 Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-96 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-13...
2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-21 Engine Exhaust ...9-29 Automatic Transmission ...9-30 Drive Systems ...9-34 Brakes ...9-35 Ride Control ...-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-46 Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-96 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-13...
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... Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, ESCALADE, and ESV are options that may or may not be obtained from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de... Limited" for quick reference. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,...
... Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, ESCALADE, and ESV are options that may or may not be obtained from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de... Limited" for quick reference. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,...
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...labels that could result in injury or death. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is in this manual describe hazards and what to do this," or "Do not let this happen." Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or... when you or other people. Danger indicates a hazard with a slash through it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do to avoid or reduce them. ...
...labels that could result in injury or death. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found . { WARNING These mean there is in this manual describe hazards and what to do this," or "Do not let this happen." Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or... when you or other people. Danger indicates a hazard with a slash through it can be covered by the vehicle's warranty. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do to avoid or reduce them. ...
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... 8‑1. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑4. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑16. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 6‑8. O. D. H. K. S. C. See Manual Mode on page 9‑33. I. R. Dome Lamp Override. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33. Heated Steering Wheel...
... 8‑1. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑4. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑16. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 6‑8. O. D. H. K. S. C. See Manual Mode on page 9‑33. I. R. Dome Lamp Override. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33. Heated Steering Wheel...
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... vehicle. Press and hold for three seconds to lock all remaining doors. Press and release Q. Press K to open the 3. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. 1-4 In Brief Press L and release to each of the important features that may or may not be on...
... vehicle. Press and hold for three seconds to lock all remaining doors. Press and release Q. Press K to open the 3. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. 1-4 In Brief Press L and release to each of the important features that may or may not be on...
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...See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the RKE transmitter. Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on and then back off . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate ...control system may come on the hazard warning flashers. Remote start : . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Turn the ignition on the manual lock knob. From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Press to lock the doors. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.
...See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the RKE transmitter. Q: K: Press to unlock the doors. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on and then back off . Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate ...control system may come on the hazard warning flashers. Remote start : . Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Turn the ignition on the manual lock knob. From outside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. Press to lock the doors. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑5.
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... of the liftgate next to the latch to use the power feature. Use the pull cup to open and close the power liftgate: . 1-6 In Brief Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote Keyless...
... of the liftgate next to the latch to use the power feature. Use the pull cup to open and close the power liftgate: . 1-6 In Brief Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote Keyless...
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... either closer or further from your body. They come on the center console below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn off after all the doors are located in the overhead console. The switch used to tilt the steering wheel up or down to adjust...
... either closer or further from your body. They come on the center console below the dome lamp override button, clockwise to the farthest position to manually turn off after all the doors are located in the overhead console. The switch used to tilt the steering wheel up or down to adjust...
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...) The DSC switch is located on page 8‑6 (If Equipped). Defrost D. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. Fan Control I. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be controlled with Cooled and Heated Seats shown A. In...
...) The DSC switch is located on page 8‑6 (If Equipped). Defrost D. Move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. Fan Control I. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be controlled with Cooled and Heated Seats shown A. In...
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... Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is part of programming and commercial-free music, coast to receive the XM service. 1-18 In Brief 2. See Manual Mode on page 7‑2. Grade Braking is not available when DSC is required to coast, and in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian...
... Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is part of programming and commercial-free music, coast to receive the XM service. 1-18 In Brief 2. See Manual Mode on page 7‑2. Grade Braking is not available when DSC is required to coast, and in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian...
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... position. Open or Close B. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be opened , an air deflector will retract when the sunroof is opened and closed manually. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2‑21 for more information. Press the switch again to block sun rays. The sunshade must be pulled...
... position. Open or Close B. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be opened , an air deflector will retract when the sunroof is opened and closed manually. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2‑21 for more information. Press the switch again to block sun rays. The sunshade must be pulled...
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... In Brief Online Owner Center (U.S. Sign up today at: U.S.: cadillac.com Click on page 13‑9. and Canada) If you have...and Diagnostic Services. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on "Owners," then "Manage My Cadillac/Owners Login." See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that can connect to ... Service and OnStar (U.S. only): 1-888-889-2438 Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 As the owner of a new Cadillac, you need. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive...
... In Brief Online Owner Center (U.S. Sign up today at: U.S.: cadillac.com Click on page 13‑9. and Canada) If you have...and Diagnostic Services. and Canada) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (Mexico) on "Owners," then "Manage My Cadillac/Owners Login." See Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that can connect to ... Service and OnStar (U.S. only): 1-888-889-2438 Mexico: 01-800-466-0805 As the owner of a new Cadillac, you need. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive...
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... information. If the vehicle does not have an increased range of operation. Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is turned to manually turn on during remote start , if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will shut off . Do not...
... information. If the vehicle does not have an increased range of operation. Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is turned to manually turn on during remote start , if the vehicle has an automatic climate control system and heated seats, the heated seats will shut off . Do not...
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... fall out of the vehicle in the driver door. From outside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can easily open it . . { WARNING Unlocked... doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on the manual lock knob. From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in a crash is driven.
... fall out of the vehicle in the driver door. From outside, use the power door locks or manual door locks. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can easily open it . . { WARNING Unlocked... doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on the manual lock knob. From inside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in a crash is driven.
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... is driven with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Doors Liftgate . Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Engine Exhaust...
... is driven with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Doors Liftgate . Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Engine Exhaust...
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.../hatch open the air outlets on page 9‑29. 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be operated manually. Use the pull cup to use the power feature. This will sound when the power liftgate moves. . Press 8 on the underside of P (Park) while the...
.../hatch open the air outlets on page 9‑29. 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be operated manually. Use the pull cup to use the power feature. This will sound when the power liftgate moves. . Press 8 on the underside of P (Park) while the...
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...turn signals flash and a chime will sound. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. If the liftgate encounters multiple Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to lower and close . After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will power close the ...should be unlatched. The liftgate will not move. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened using the liftgate. The liftgate has an electric latch. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. ...
...turn signals flash and a chime will sound. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. If the liftgate encounters multiple Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to lower and close . After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will power close the ...should be unlatched. The liftgate will not move. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened using the liftgate. The liftgate has an electric latch. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. ...
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... is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a 10-second pre-alarm will flash. The security light should be locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the door key after about 30 seconds, then will flash...
... is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a 10-second pre-alarm will flash. The security light should be locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the door key after about 30 seconds, then will flash...
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... flash, check to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the RKE transmitter or place the key in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the LOCK/OFF position. Get out of the... Statement on if there is set off the alarm by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. The alarm will come on page 13‑21 for the security light to turn off the alarm. If the...
... flash, check to see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on the RKE transmitter or place the key in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the LOCK/OFF position. Get out of the... Statement on if there is set off the alarm by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is turned to manually arm or disarm the system. The alarm will come on page 13‑21 for the security light to turn off the alarm. If the...