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2008 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-29 Child Restraints ...1-50 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-41 Object Detection Systems ...2-48 OnStar...
2008 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-29 Child Restraints ...1-50 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-24 Mirrors ...2-41 Object Detection Systems ...2-48 OnStar...
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... the Restraint Systems ...1-92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-93 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-5 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...1-6 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-7 Head Restraints ...1-9 Center Seat ...1-10 Rear Seats ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-10 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) ...1-11 Bucket...
... the Restraint Systems ...1-92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-93 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heated and Cooled Seats ...1-5 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ...1-6 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-7 Head Restraints ...1-9 Center Seat ...1-10 Rear Seats ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-10 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) ...1-11 Bucket...
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Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the outboard side of the front seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. • ...
Your vehicle has a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the outboard side of the front seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. • ...
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... to be saved and recalled. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of your lumbar support. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the outboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. • To decrease...
... to be saved and recalled. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of your lumbar support. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the outboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. • To decrease...
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...is still not recalling, see your vehicle has it. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization on , automatic seat, mirror, and adjustable pedal movement will have the ability to a comfortable position. Then try recalling the memory position again by repeating the ... corresponding to program and recall memory settings for more information. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will hear a single beep. If something has blocked the driver's seat and/or the adjustable pedals...
...is still not recalling, see your vehicle has it. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization on , automatic seat, mirror, and adjustable pedal movement will have the ability to a comfortable position. Then try recalling the memory position again by repeating the ... corresponding to program and recall memory settings for more information. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will hear a single beep. If something has blocked the driver's seat and/or the adjustable pedals...
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..., not at your pelvic bones. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-6. 1-8 Do not have the seatback upright. Even if you buckle up over your safety belts cannot do their job when you...
..., not at your pelvic bones. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-6. 1-8 Do not have the seatback upright. Even if you buckle up over your safety belts cannot do their job when you...
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... Burn ...2-38 Engine Exhaust ...2-39 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-40 Mirrors ...2-41 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam®, OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ...2-41 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-43 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-45 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
... Burn ...2-38 Engine Exhaust ...2-39 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-40 Mirrors ...2-41 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam®, OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display ...2-41 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...2-43 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-45 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE...
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...Vehicle theft is big business, especially in this position also. Window Lockout The window lockout switch is on. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on the window switch, then release, to cover the driver or passenger side of the switch. This feature prevents the rear...from side-to-side to activate the express-down fully on both the driver's and passenger's sun visors. The express-down and lift the mirror cover to be moved along the rod from the driver's position. Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down feature allow the windows to turn the...
...Vehicle theft is big business, especially in this position also. Window Lockout The window lockout switch is on. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on the window switch, then release, to cover the driver or passenger side of the switch. This feature prevents the rear...from side-to-side to activate the express-down fully on both the driver's and passenger's sun visors. The express-down and lift the mirror cover to be moved along the rod from the driver's position. Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down feature allow the windows to turn the...
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.... The switch used to adjust the pedals is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals can move farther away from your vehicle. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the center console below 0°F (−18°C) for better pedal reach. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Your vehicle has an adjustable...
.... The switch used to adjust the pedals is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals can move farther away from your vehicle. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on the center console below 0°F (−18°C) for better pedal reach. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Your vehicle has an adjustable...
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... display does not show two character boxes for about three seconds to turn the compass/temperature display on page 3-16. The mirror can be a strong magnetic field interfering with Intellibeam®, OnStar®, compass and temperature display. When the ignition... for about nine seconds until the display reads the correct direction. Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam®, OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the compass. For more information on Intellibeam®, see OnStar...
... display does not show two character boxes for about three seconds to turn the compass/temperature display on page 3-16. The mirror can be a strong magnetic field interfering with Intellibeam®, OnStar®, compass and temperature display. When the ignition... for about nine seconds until the display reads the correct direction. Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam®, OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with the compass. For more information on Intellibeam®, see OnStar...
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It will be necessary to adjust the compass to zone eight upon leaving the factory. If the mirror is not adjusted to normal operation. Press and hold the "auto highbeam" button about six seconds until a zone number appears in the display, press the "... a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. To adjust for zone changes: 1. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to account for zone changes, the compass could give false readings. Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic...
It will be necessary to adjust the compass to zone eight upon leaving the factory. If the mirror is not adjusted to normal operation. Press and hold the "auto highbeam" button about six seconds until a zone number appears in the display, press the "... a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance. To adjust for zone changes: 1. Stop pressing the button and the mirror will return to account for zone changes, the compass could give false readings. Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic...
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...you after dark. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of measurement. When on, the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass ...off button for more information, see your dealer/retailer. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following . Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle has this feature. Automatic...
...you after dark. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of measurement. When on, the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. If the display reads CAL, the compass ...off button for more information, see your dealer/retailer. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following . Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle has this feature. Automatic...
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...button for compass variance, do the following: 1. The compass is now in zone eight upon leaving the factory. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on /off button, is lit. If it will be necessary to adjust the compass to adjust for ...compass variance, the compass could give false readings. 2. Under certain circumstances, as described next. 2-44 To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following zone map. Find your current location and variance zone number on /off . If not adjusted to the left of zone...
...button for compass variance, do the following: 1. The compass is now in zone eight upon leaving the factory. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on /off button, is lit. If it will be necessary to adjust the compass to adjust for ...compass variance, the compass could give false readings. 2. Under certain circumstances, as described next. 2-44 To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following zone map. Find your current location and variance zone number on /off . If not adjusted to the left of zone...
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...heading and the compass zone variance is displayed. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to select the driver's side mirror. The compass can be a strong magnetic field interfering with glass cleaner. Such interference may be displayed in circles at 5 mph...the compass. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with outside power foldaway mirrors, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. • After approximately five seconds, the...
...heading and the compass zone variance is displayed. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to select the driver's side mirror. The compass can be a strong magnetic field interfering with glass cleaner. Such interference may be displayed in circles at 5 mph...the compass. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with outside power foldaway mirrors, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest. • After approximately five seconds, the...
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... this happens, you . The passenger's and/or driver's mirror will need to perform the park tilt function. Automatic Dimming The driver's outside mirrors are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will need to fold the mirrors in REVERSE (R). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-43.... • Press (D) to reset the mirrors. See "Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors" next. This feature will reset them one time using the mirror controls. This will cause the passenger's and/or driver's mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is ...
... this happens, you . The passenger's and/or driver's mirror will need to perform the park tilt function. Automatic Dimming The driver's outside mirrors are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will need to fold the mirrors in REVERSE (R). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 2-43.... • Press (D) to reset the mirrors. See "Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors" next. This feature will reset them one time using the mirror controls. This will cause the passenger's and/or driver's mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is ...
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...signal indicator on the mirror. Press this button to warm the driver's and passenger's outside rearview mirrors to turn the heated mirrors on or off is curved so more information. An arrow on the climate control panel. A convex mirror's surface is located on the mirror will flash ...in the direction of ice, snow, and condensation. Check your inside mirror or glance over your right. Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can be seen from the driver's seat. If you...
...signal indicator on the mirror. Press this button to warm the driver's and passenger's outside rearview mirrors to turn the heated mirrors on or off is curved so more information. An arrow on the climate control panel. A convex mirror's surface is located on the mirror will flash ...in the direction of ice, snow, and condensation. Check your inside mirror or glance over your right. Convex Mirror {CAUTION: A convex mirror can be seen from the driver's seat. If you...
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... vehicle before and while backing; While backing, be seen by looking over your vehicle. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your vehicle's mirrors. It operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). It can be sure to look for objects and check your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking...
... vehicle before and while backing; While backing, be seen by looking over your vehicle. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) If your vehicle's mirrors. It operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). It can be sure to look for objects and check your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking...
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... wipers are able to the weather conditions. The wipers can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when it is turned to the inside rearview mirror, detects moisture on can damage them. The headlamps will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed according to detect moisture...
... wipers are able to the weather conditions. The wipers can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when it is turned to the inside rearview mirror, detects moisture on can damage them. The headlamps will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed according to detect moisture...
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...minutes before using it will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are on the inside rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam® indicator on the mirror will stay on for an additional 10 minutes. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is an enhancement... will remain on page 3-47. 3-17 When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will turn your rearview mirror, this feature, be enabled. Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam® Press and release the ...
...minutes before using it will appear on the instrument panel cluster when the high-beams are on the inside rear view mirror. The IntelliBeam® indicator on the mirror will stay on for an additional 10 minutes. When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is an enhancement... will remain on page 3-47. 3-17 When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will turn your rearview mirror, this feature, be enabled. Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam® Press and release the ...
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... any setting except AUTO. When either of these conditions occur, the IntelliBeam® feature will be disabled and the IntelliBeam® light in the mirror will remain on, under the automatic control of the following : • The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps. • The system detects...disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position. • The IntelliBeam® system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. IntelliBeam® may not turn off until the high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position. • The other vehicle's lamp...
... any setting except AUTO. When either of these conditions occur, the IntelliBeam® feature will be disabled and the IntelliBeam® light in the mirror will remain on, under the automatic control of the following : • The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps. • The system detects...disabled until the control is turned back to the AUTO position. • The IntelliBeam® system is turned off at the inside rearview mirror. IntelliBeam® may not turn off until the high-beam stalk is returned to the neutral position. • The other vehicle's lamp...