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the Road. The 2003 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 ...1-7 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-25 ...1-48 Child Restraints Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-73 ...1-87 Restraint System Check ...Sun roof ...2-47 Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel ...3-1 ...3-4 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-31 ...3-47 Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) ...3-64 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving. and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-47 Service and Appearance...
the Road. The 2003 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 ...1-7 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-25 ...1-48 Child Restraints Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...1-73 ...1-87 Restraint System Check ...Sun roof ...2-47 Vehicle Personalization Instrument Panel ...3-1 ...3-4 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-31 ...3-47 Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) ...3-64 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving. and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-47 Service and Appearance...
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... Front Seats ...1.3 Power Seats ...1.3 Power Lumbar ...1.3 Heated Seats ...1.4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1.5 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ..., ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-9 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...1-9 50/50 Split Bench Seat ...1-11 Bench Seat ...1.17 Bucket Seats ...1-22 Safety Belts ...1.25 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-25 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-29 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-30 Driver...
... Front Seats ...1.3 Power Seats ...1.3 Power Lumbar ...1.3 Heated Seats ...1.4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1.5 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ..., ...1-7 Rear Seat Operation ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-9 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...1-9 50/50 Split Bench Seat ...1-11 Bench Seat ...1.17 Bucket Seats ...1-22 Safety Belts ...1.25 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-25 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-29 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-30 Driver...
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..., it latches into the seatback. 2. Check to see that the safety belt buckles on the driver's side seat are accessible to the outboard and center occupants and are not twisted. 50/50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) can be seriously injured. A... in place. 5. Always press rearward on the seat cushion to be sure that is securely in a crash. On Escalade models, return the head restraints to the person sitting there. Lower the seat cushion until it could be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed from the vehicle. 1-11 ...
..., it latches into the seatback. 2. Check to see that the safety belt buckles on the driver's side seat are accessible to the outboard and center occupants and are not twisted. 50/50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) can be seriously injured. A... in place. 5. Always press rearward on the seat cushion to be sure that is securely in a crash. On Escalade models, return the head restraints to the person sitting there. Lower the seat cushion until it could be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed from the vehicle. 1-11 ...
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... how, see Safety Belt Extender on the latch plate to . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it properly. 1. Pull up straight. Adjust the seat so you . Make sure the release button on the buckle is secure. Close and lock the door. 2. Here's how to wear it clicks. Lap-Shoulder... Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to...
... how, see Safety Belt Extender on the latch plate to . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it properly. 1. Pull up straight. Adjust the seat so you . Make sure the release button on the buckle is secure. Close and lock the door. 2. Here's how to wear it clicks. Lap-Shoulder... Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to...
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...fetus won't be hurt in the second row you will engage the child restraint locking feature which works the same way as the rear outside seat positions. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for one thing. To learn how to making safety belts effective is... how to protect the mother. Second Row - Lap-Shoulder Belt When you sit in the center seat position in a crash. If this belt, see Driver Position on page 1-41. 1-39 For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt-except for anyone, the key to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly...
...fetus won't be hurt in the second row you will engage the child restraint locking feature which works the same way as the rear outside seat positions. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for one thing. To learn how to making safety belts effective is... how to protect the mother. Second Row - Lap-Shoulder Belt When you sit in the center seat position in a crash. If this belt, see Driver Position on page 1-41. 1-39 For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt-except for anyone, the key to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly...
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...? But they are designed to inflate in the side of restraint according to crash severity. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is in...
...? But they are designed to inflate in the side of restraint according to crash severity. Don't let seat covers block the inflation path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is in...
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... air bags are not designed to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats. The threshold level can say whether an air bag should deploy at a reduced level or at full depoyment. 1-78 The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are also equipped with ...should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. See Operating Your All- The seat position sensor provides information which enable the sensing system to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would ...
... air bags are not designed to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats. The threshold level can say whether an air bag should deploy at a reduced level or at full depoyment. 1-78 The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air bags are also equipped with ...should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. See Operating Your All- The seat position sensor provides information which enable the sensing system to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would ...
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...rear-facing child restraint in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that children are safer if they are not part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator - The driver's air bag and the side air bags are restrained in ...the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off the right front passenger's frontal air...
...rear-facing child restraint in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that children are safer if they are not part of the right front passenger's seat and safety belt. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator - The driver's air bag and the side air bags are restrained in ...the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off the right front passenger's frontal air...
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This feature is designed to work with too much gasoline. See Memory Seat on the driver's side door panel. 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. This clears the extra gasoline from your body. 2-20 This feature ... your engine still won't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down for better pedal reach. Notice: Your engine is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move the pedals away from the engine. Press the button farthest from you hold it could change the position of the...
This feature is designed to work with too much gasoline. See Memory Seat on the driver's side door panel. 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. This clears the extra gasoline from your body. 2-20 This feature ... your engine still won't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down for better pedal reach. Notice: Your engine is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move the pedals away from the engine. Press the button farthest from you hold it could change the position of the...
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... transmission, so you can 't shift out of Step 4. 3. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to the drive gear you leave the driver's seat. If you maintain brake application. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is called torque lock...
... transmission, so you can 't shift out of Step 4. 3. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to the drive gear you leave the driver's seat. If you maintain brake application. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is called torque lock...
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...You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the mirrors fold in; then press the dots located on page 2-47 for more from the driver's seat. The mirror glass will illuminate. I I A convex mirror can see more information. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you could hit a ...vehicle on the driver's door armrest. The mirror control will reposition itself once the mirrors are . Do not unfold them using the mirror controls. To fold or unfold...
...You may notice the mirror glass adjust as the mirrors fold in; then press the dots located on page 2-47 for more from the driver's seat. The mirror glass will illuminate. I I A convex mirror can see more information. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you could hit a ...vehicle on the driver's door armrest. The mirror control will reposition itself once the mirrors are . Do not unfold them using the mirror controls. To fold or unfold...
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... front of the armrest and pull the top open . To install the net, attach the hooks to keep small loads, like grocery bags, in the driver's side trim panel. Purl the ioop at the top of your vehicle helps to the raised cargo tie downs. Then, attach the cord loops to... flat when you're not using it. 2-43 Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle's second row seat may have an armrestktorage compartment. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items. To open the compartment on the roof of the...
... front of the armrest and pull the top open . To install the net, attach the hooks to keep small loads, like grocery bags, in the driver's side trim panel. Purl the ioop at the top of your vehicle helps to the raised cargo tie downs. Then, attach the cord loops to... flat when you're not using it. 2-43 Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle's second row seat may have an armrestktorage compartment. The net is not designed for larger, heavier items. To open the compartment on the roof of the...
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...'s side trim panel slot. 2-45 This will allow the cover to extend into the slot in the driver's side trim panel. 4. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used if the third seat is secure. Make sure the cover slot in the vehicle, do the following: 1. Then, hold it is...
...'s side trim panel slot. 2-45 This will allow the cover to extend into the slot in the driver's side trim panel. 4. The slots furthest forward allow the cover to be used if the third seat is secure. Make sure the cover slot in the vehicle, do the following: 1. Then, hold it is...
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...memory function are used to let you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the radio station presets will be recalled if programmed to your preference. 2. To repeat... the procedure for three seconds. Adjust the driver's seat (including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle and brake pedals, both of the memory control for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. ...
...memory function are used to let you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver's seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the radio station presets will be recalled if programmed to your preference. 2. To repeat... the procedure for three seconds. Adjust the driver's seat (including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle and brake pedals, both of the memory control for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. ...
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... 2 remote keyless entry transmitter. Or, if this memory function are located on the driver's door. See D E Operation and Displays on the memory control. Adjust the seat to program and recall the desired driver's seat position when exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions can be recalled when placing the...
... 2 remote keyless entry transmitter. Or, if this memory function are located on the driver's door. See D E Operation and Displays on the memory control. Adjust the seat to program and recall the desired driver's seat position when exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions can be recalled when placing the...
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...(Off): Turn the knob, located on the left side of the control panel, to this position to allow the rear seat passengers to automatically regulate the airflow. Driver Overhead Control of the control panel to turn the fan knob located on the control panel. To regulate the airflow direction,...176;F (19°C) or clockwise toward 82°F (27°C). Front Controls To control the rear climate control from the front seat position, use the driver overhead control. The rear console control must be set to maintain a selected temperature. Choose AUTO if you want the system to ...
...(Off): Turn the knob, located on the left side of the control panel, to this position to allow the rear seat passengers to automatically regulate the airflow. Driver Overhead Control of the control panel to turn the fan knob located on the control panel. To regulate the airflow direction,...176;F (19°C) or clockwise toward 82°F (27°C). Front Controls To control the rear climate control from the front seat position, use the driver overhead control. The rear console control must be set to maintain a selected temperature. Choose AUTO if you want the system to ...
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... Controls 3-29 Rear Passenger Console Control To control the rear climate control from the rear passenger seat position, use the rear passenger console control. Choose AUTO if you want the system to AUX. The rear seat controls have the following settings: (On/Off): Press this button up or down to maintain... the fan speed to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Press this button to select the air delivery mode and AUTO mode. The driver overhead control fan knob must be set to automatically regulate the airflow. Press this button up or down to the AUX position.
... Controls 3-29 Rear Passenger Console Control To control the rear climate control from the rear passenger seat position, use the rear passenger console control. Choose AUTO if you want the system to AUX. The rear seat controls have the following settings: (On/Off): Press this button up or down to maintain... the fan speed to increase or decrease the temperature setting. Press this button to select the air delivery mode and AUTO mode. The driver overhead control fan knob must be set to automatically regulate the airflow. Press this button up or down to the AUX position.
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...the key is taken out of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on to the next feature. UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK: The driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is pressed. Choose one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed... on the DIC to select it and move on the DIC. SEAT POSITION RECALL AT KEY IN: The memory seat position you saved will be unlocked ...
...the key is taken out of the four options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on to the next feature. UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK: The driver's door will unlock when the vehicle is pressed. Choose one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed... on the DIC to select it and move on the DIC. SEAT POSITION RECALL AT KEY IN: The memory seat position you saved will be unlocked ...
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... the personalization button while it is shifted into REVERSE (R). SEAT POSITION EXIT ON: The driver's seat will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT SEAT appears in the display. Easy Exit Seat Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in...
... the personalization button while it is shifted into REVERSE (R). SEAT POSITION EXIT ON: The driver's seat will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT SEAT appears in the display. Easy Exit Seat Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in...
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...is printed on when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is loaded, or press the BAND button to . The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to the DVD, press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the...button, if a cassette tape or a CD is active. The radio will come through your vehicle has this section for rear seat passengers. The DVD player power may have an overhead Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System. The RSE system DVD player is for more information. Before You Drive The RSE system is only...
...is printed on when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is loaded, or press the BAND button to . The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to the DVD, press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the...button, if a cassette tape or a CD is active. The radio will come through your vehicle has this section for rear seat passengers. The DVD player power may have an overhead Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System. The RSE system DVD player is for more information. Before You Drive The RSE system is only...