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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-... ...5-54 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-98 Vehicle Identification ...5-107 Electrical System ...5-108 Capacities and Specifications ...5-115 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-15 Index ...1
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-... ...5-54 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-98 Vehicle Identification ...5-107 Electrical System ...5-108 Capacities and Specifications ...5-115 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-15 Index ...1
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... all mirrors will hear a single beep. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will occur. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization on , automatic seat, mirror, and adjustable pedal movement will move to save your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is still not recalling, see...
... all mirrors will hear a single beep. The seat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will occur. See "MEMORY SEAT RECALL" under DIC Vehicle Customization on , automatic seat, mirror, and adjustable pedal movement will move to save your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is still not recalling, see...
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... be recalled by pressing the exit button. If the easy exit seat feature is located on page 3-61. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-61 for this feature is on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat control. • To recline the seatback... bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. 1-7 Easy Exit Seat The control for more information. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's door between buttons 1 and 2.
... be recalled by pressing the exit button. If the easy exit seat feature is located on page 3-61. See "EASY EXIT SEAT" under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-61 for this feature is on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat control. • To recline the seatback... bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. 1-7 Easy Exit Seat The control for more information. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Customization on the driver's door between buttons 1 and 2.
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...or device, installed under or on page 7-2. The phone numbers and addresses for additional important information. Q: Because I have questions, call Customer Assistance. This could also interfere with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for ...of the passenger's seat. If you have a disability, I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the seat fabric, could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing...
...or device, installed under or on page 7-2. The phone numbers and addresses for additional important information. Q: Because I have questions, call Customer Assistance. This could also interfere with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for ...of the passenger's seat. If you have a disability, I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on top of the seat fabric, could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing...
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... through the DIC, the exterior lights will turn signal lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization on the RKE transmitter will arm the content theft-deterrent system. If pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the transmitter...If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn on . Pressing Q will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See DIC Vehicle Customization on for additional information. As a result, you may need to be less while the vehicle is turned on briefly if it off ...
... through the DIC, the exterior lights will turn signal lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization on the RKE transmitter will arm the content theft-deterrent system. If pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the transmitter...If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn on . Pressing Q will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See DIC Vehicle Customization on for additional information. As a result, you may need to be less while the vehicle is turned on briefly if it off ...
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... approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. Also, the engine will have extended range that have the remote start ready feature. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization on . See your dealer/retailer if you to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. After your vehicles engine has been started two times using...
... approximately 197 feet (60 m) away. Also, the engine will have extended range that have the remote start ready feature. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Customization on . See your dealer/retailer if you to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature. After your vehicles engine has been started two times using...
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You will lock five seconds after the last door is in the ignition. See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization on the inside . Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with the power lock switch and ... feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-61 for more information on the RKE transmitter twice will not operate if the key is located near the lock. 2-11
You will lock five seconds after the last door is in the ignition. See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization on the inside . Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Programmable Automatic Door Locks Vehicles with the power lock switch and ... feature enable you to program the vehicle's power door locks. You can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-61 for more information on the RKE transmitter twice will not operate if the key is located near the lock. 2-11
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... your vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirror will cause the passenger's and/or driver's mirror to tilt to OFF/LOCK. See DIC Vehicle Customization on or off or to a preselected position when the vehicle is in to the driving position. See "Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors" next. Automatic Dimming...
... your vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirror will cause the passenger's and/or driver's mirror to tilt to OFF/LOCK. See DIC Vehicle Customization on or off or to a preselected position when the vehicle is in to the driving position. See "Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors" next. Automatic Dimming...
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... blink rapidly. 2. After entering all three buttons at the same time. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. The indicator light will be erased. The indicator lights will blink rapidly until the garage...
... blink rapidly. 2. After entering all three buttons at the same time. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. The indicator light will be erased. The indicator lights will blink rapidly until the garage...
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... Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-47 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-48 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-49 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-53 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-61 3-2
... Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-47 Fuel Gage ...3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-48 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-49 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-53 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-61 3-2
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... on the inside rearview mirror. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the inside rearview mirror. See "Exit Lighting" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the mirror. The IntelliBeam® indicator on the mirror will turn off and will automatically be disabled by pushing and holding this button for...
... on the inside rearview mirror. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the surface of the inside rearview mirror. See "Exit Lighting" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the mirror. The IntelliBeam® indicator on the mirror will turn off and will automatically be disabled by pushing and holding this button for...
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... after you exit the vehicle. During that require the headlamps to be on along with the automatic headlamp system off, turn on. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-21. Fog Lamps - (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, the control is located next to the exterior lamps control on the...
... after you exit the vehicle. During that require the headlamps to be on along with the automatic headlamp system off, turn on. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-21. Fog Lamps - (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, the control is located next to the exterior lamps control on the...
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...8226; The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. 3-48 See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49 and DIC Vehicle Customization on , the fuel gage tells you about your fuel gage. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC comes ... Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC also allows some situations you should get more or less fuel to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on . All messages will appear in the DIC display located in your tank. None of the instrument panel cluster. Fuel Gage When the...
...8226; The gage goes back to empty when you turn off the ignition. 3-48 See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-49 and DIC Vehicle Customization on , the fuel gage tells you about your fuel gage. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC comes ... Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC also allows some situations you should get more or less fuel to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on . All messages will appear in the DIC display located in your tank. None of the instrument panel cluster. Fuel Gage When the...
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...or disabled. A digital speedometer also appears at the bottom of the DIC display. See "DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings,... and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to customize the feature settings on page 3-61 for more information. T (Vehicle Information): U (Customization): Press this button to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. 3-49 See DIC Vehicle...
...or disabled. A digital speedometer also appears at the bottom of the DIC display. See "DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED" under DIC Vehicle Customization on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings,... and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to customize the feature settings on page 3-61 for more information. T (Vehicle Information): U (Customization): Press this button to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. 3-49 See DIC Vehicle...
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... Only the options available will only display if a language other than English has been set. To change the language in PARK (P). Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is low.... FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is recommended that allow you to change customization preferences, use the following are customization features that allow you to program certain features to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to English. ...
... Only the options available will only display if a language other than English has been set. To change the language in PARK (P). Press the customization button until the PRESS V TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is low.... FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is recommended that allow you to change customization preferences, use the following are customization features that allow you to program certain features to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to English. ...
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...: All messages will appear in Italian. ARABIC: All messages will remain. The current setting will appear in French. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will appear in Arabic. NO CHANGE: No ...be made to this feature. DEUTSCH: All messages will appear in German. CHINESE: All messages will appear in Chinese. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to this feature. AUTO DOOR...
...: All messages will appear in Italian. ARABIC: All messages will remain. The current setting will appear in French. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will appear in Arabic. NO CHANGE: No ...be made to this feature. DEUTSCH: All messages will appear in German. CHINESE: All messages will appear in Chinese. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to this feature. AUTO DOOR...
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...access the settings for this feature. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on page 2-11 for more information. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when... the following settings: OFF: There will be made to access the settings for this feature. The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver's door will unlock when the key...
...access the settings for this feature. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on page 2-11 for more information. HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior lamps will flash when... the following settings: OFF: There will be made to access the settings for this feature. The current setting will remain. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the RKE transmitter. DRIVER AT KEY OUT: Only the driver's door will unlock when the key...
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... RKE transmitter. The current setting will remain. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is closed . Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC. ON (default): The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last... can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be delayed. The key must be out of the ignition for more information...
... RKE transmitter. The current setting will remain. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is closed . Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC. ON (default): The doors will not lock until five seconds after the last... can temporarily override delayed locking by pressing the power door lock switch twice or the lock button on the RKE transmitter. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: There will be delayed. The key must be out of the ignition for more information...
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... lock button on page 2-4 for this feature. Press the set /reset button once to access the settings for more information. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lights will stay on when you to select whether or not to have the exterior...reset button once to access the settings for one minute. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will not turn on the DIC. 3-65 Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on. 30 SECONDS (default): The exterior lamps will stay on ...
... lock button on page 2-4 for this feature. Press the set /reset button once to access the settings for more information. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lights will stay on when you to select whether or not to have the exterior...reset button once to access the settings for one minute. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will not turn on the DIC. 3-65 Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on. 30 SECONDS (default): The exterior lamps will stay on ...
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...scroll through the following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will remain. The current setting will stay at the last known setting. Press the customization button until AUTO HIGH BEAMS appears on . NO CHANGE: No change will be turned on. LOUD: The chime volume will be made ...page 3-16 for more information. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is no default for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): The Intellibeam® system will be set to access the settings for this feature...
...scroll through the following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will remain. The current setting will stay at the last known setting. Press the customization button until AUTO HIGH BEAMS appears on . NO CHANGE: No change will be turned on. LOUD: The chime volume will be made ...page 3-16 for more information. Press the set /reset button while the desired setting is no default for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): The Intellibeam® system will be set to access the settings for this feature...