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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 ...Storage Areas ...2-60 Sunroof ...2-64 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-48 Audio System(s) ...3-70 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-41 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things ...
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 ...Storage Areas ...2-60 Sunroof ...2-64 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-26 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-48 Audio System(s) ...3-70 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-41 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things ...
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... turn it as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for low. The seatback doubles as a seating position when the seatback is on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel. Center Seat Your vehicle may have the heated seat feature, the buttons used . The heated seats will designate the level of high, medium...
... turn it as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for low. The seatback doubles as a seating position when the seatback is on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel. Center Seat Your vehicle may have the heated seat feature, the buttons used . The heated seats will designate the level of high, medium...
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... - this is stopped. The battery could damage the transmission. The radio continues to work up to 10 minutes until the driver's door is turned off: Audio System Power Windows OnStar® System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) 2-26 Starting the Engine Move your vehicle is a safety feature. Your engine will lock...
... - this is stopped. The battery could damage the transmission. The radio continues to work up to 10 minutes until the driver's door is turned off: Audio System Power Windows OnStar® System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) 2-26 Starting the Engine Move your vehicle is a safety feature. Your engine will lock...
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...-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to an OnStar Call Center at the time of recording and transmitting vehicle information. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on eligibility.
...-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to an OnStar Call Center at the time of recording and transmitting vehicle information. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on eligibility.
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... Radio(s) ...3-72 Using an MP3 ...3-90 XM Radio Messages ...3-94 Navigation/Radio System ...3-95 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-95 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-104 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-106 Radio Reception ...3-108 Rear Side Window Antenna ...3-109 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-109 Security Light ...3-46...
... Radio(s) ...3-72 Using an MP3 ...3-90 XM Radio Messages ...3-94 Navigation/Radio System ...3-95 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-95 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-104 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-106 Radio Reception ...3-108 Rear Side Window Antenna ...3-109 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-109 Security Light ...3-46...
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... Boards on page 4-6. A. J. See StabiliTrak® System on page 2-17. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-11. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Pedal Adjust Button. See Windshield Washer on page 2-48. C. P. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. Shift Lever and Range Selection ...page 3-7. See Cruise Control on page 3-26. Glove Box. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-13. Cruise Control Buttons. Audio System. Exterior Lamps Control. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-21. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-6. S. Dome Lamp Override Button....
... Boards on page 4-6. A. J. See StabiliTrak® System on page 2-17. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3-11. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. Pedal Adjust Button. See Windshield Washer on page 2-48. C. P. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. Shift Lever and Range Selection ...page 3-7. See Cruise Control on page 3-26. Glove Box. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-13. Cruise Control Buttons. Audio System. Exterior Lamps Control. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-21. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-6. S. Dome Lamp Override Button....
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... will be turned off . If the rear controls are integrated with your instrument panel to direct the airflow. Check with the rear seat audio controls located in a mimic mode. This helps air to the front of objects. To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the front...
... will be turned off . If the rear controls are integrated with your instrument panel to direct the airflow. Check with the rear seat audio controls located in a mimic mode. This helps air to the front of objects. To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the front...
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...system on the display. N (Mode): Press the mode button to manually adjust the fan speed. To turn the system on the rear seat audio control panel to manually change the direction of the air flowing into the passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and press... the − button for cooler air. Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls Automatic Operation, If Equipped. Repeatedly press the button until this setting is in rear independent mode. Manual Operation D C (Fan): Use the fan...
...system on the display. N (Mode): Press the mode button to manually adjust the fan speed. To turn the system on the rear seat audio control panel to manually change the direction of the air flowing into the passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and press... the − button for cooler air. Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls Automatic Operation, If Equipped. Repeatedly press the button until this setting is in rear independent mode. Manual Operation D C (Fan): Use the fan...
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...set/reset button once to exit the feature settings menu. See Defensive Driving on the drive - avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Audio System(s) Determine which you can help avoid distraction while driving. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is ... on page 4-2. EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the menu. Giving extended attention to the beginning of the following to audio stations and song listings. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in which radio your vehicle has and then ...
...set/reset button once to exit the feature settings menu. See Defensive Driving on the drive - avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. Audio System(s) Determine which you can help avoid distraction while driving. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive is ... on page 4-2. EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to exit the menu. Giving extended attention to the beginning of the following to audio stations and song listings. Press the customization button until PRESS V TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in which radio your vehicle has and then ...
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... interfere with your dealer/retailer. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its operation. • Set up your audio system by checking with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other functions of the configurable keys, pressing the key switches... the display back to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that replacement or additional equipment is programmed into one of...
... interfere with your dealer/retailer. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its operation. • Set up your audio system by checking with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other functions of the configurable keys, pressing the key switches... the display back to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that replacement or additional equipment is programmed into one of...
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.... 4. Setting the Date 1. Turn this knob to turn the radio on and off the radio, RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment) video screen, and RSA (Rear Seat Audio). The time and date always appears on configuring the keys. n (Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to update the time. Radio...
.... 4. Setting the Date 1. Turn this knob to turn the radio on and off the radio, RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment) video screen, and RSA (Rear Seat Audio). The time and date always appears on configuring the keys. n (Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to update the time. Radio...
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... feature. For additional information on , AudioPilot® continuously adjusts the audio system equalization, to the previous station and stay there. Press the right... are in the selected band. 3-73 The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that the audio always sounds the same at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music ...and to select AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). This feature is being heard through the audio system. To turn AudioPilot® on by AudioPilot®. w (Tune/Select): Turn to select radio stations. ©...
... feature. For additional information on , AudioPilot® continuously adjusts the audio system equalization, to the previous station and stay there. Press the right... are in the selected band. 3-73 The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that the audio always sounds the same at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music ...and to select AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). This feature is being heard through the audio system. To turn AudioPilot® on by AudioPilot®. w (Tune/Select): Turn to select radio stations. ©...
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... display. Turn this knob to BALANCE or FADER. 5. Press the Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the balance or fade, perform the following steps: 1. AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature lets you select customized equalization settings. Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the following...
... display. Turn this knob to BALANCE or FADER. 5. Press the Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To adjust the balance or fade, perform the following steps: 1. AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature lets you select customized equalization settings. Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the following...
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...the DSP setting. Digital Signal Processing (DSP): This feature is turned off. − 5.1 Surround + Normal - Select this mode for the best audio, for all seating positions. • Centerpoint®: Select this setting to time out. Press the • Rear: Select this setting to adjust the...best possible sound quality. The DSP setting displays. 4. The DSP settings available are: • 5.1 Surround: Select this setting to adjust the audio for the rear seat passengers to turn on true 5.1 surround sound processing, available for normal mode. This setting is only available if the Rear...
...the DSP setting. Digital Signal Processing (DSP): This feature is turned off. − 5.1 Surround + Normal - Select this mode for the best audio, for all seating positions. • Centerpoint®: Select this setting to time out. Press the • Rear: Select this setting to adjust the...best possible sound quality. The DSP setting displays. 4. The DSP settings available are: • 5.1 Surround: Select this setting to adjust the audio for the rear seat passengers to turn on true 5.1 surround sound processing, available for normal mode. This setting is only available if the Rear...
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... not in digital-quality sound. To view this knob until INFO (information) displays. 3. If this knob again to select INFO. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to stations with XM™...
... not in digital-quality sound. To view this knob until INFO (information) displays. 3. If this knob again to select INFO. Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to stations with XM™...
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... DVD Player Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. A DVD icon displays whenever a disc is capable of playing both DVD video and DVD audio discs. See Using an MP3 on , and sourced to your dealer/retailer. The player pulls it could be caught in this section. • There could... navigate the disc. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be controlled by the buttons on the radio, the RSA (Rear Seat Audio) system, and the remote control, if your vehicle has this section. If the ignition and the radio are driving on , the CD or DVD begins...
... DVD Player Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. A DVD icon displays whenever a disc is capable of playing both DVD video and DVD audio discs. See Using an MP3 on , and sourced to your dealer/retailer. The player pulls it could be caught in this section. • There could... navigate the disc. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be controlled by the buttons on the radio, the RSA (Rear Seat Audio) system, and the remote control, if your vehicle has this section. If the ignition and the radio are driving on , the CD or DVD begins...
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... after a short time, the disc is pulled back into the DVD player for one of the following reasons: • It is inserted. In addition, standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, video CD, SACD, MP3, and WMA formatted discs are fully supported by this section. • There could have been a problem ... message displays and the disc is only compatible with the ignition or radio off. See "MP3 Format" later in this DVD player. DVD video, DVD audio, DVD-R/RW, and DVD + R/RW are fully supported. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play . • The disc is inserted, the DVD ...
... after a short time, the disc is pulled back into the DVD player for one of the following reasons: • It is inserted. In addition, standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, video CD, SACD, MP3, and WMA formatted discs are fully supported by this section. • There could have been a problem ... message displays and the disc is only compatible with the ignition or radio off. See "MP3 Format" later in this DVD player. DVD video, DVD audio, DVD-R/RW, and DVD + R/RW are fully supported. When the road becomes smoother, the disc should play . • The disc is inserted, the DVD ...
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... than four seconds to play at four times the normal speed. Hold to stop the DVD and retain the current position. Playing a DVD Audio Disc Not all DVD audio discs are recorded to industry standards and for normal play of the DVD. • RPT TRCK (Repeat Track): Repeats the track over again... system for this reason might not play in your vehicle has RSA (Rear Seat Entertainment), the menu and playlist can be viewed from the DVD audio disc on the video screen. Press again to display DVD PLAY MODE. ©¨ (Seek): Press the left one per second. Press and hold to...
... than four seconds to play at four times the normal speed. Hold to stop the DVD and retain the current position. Playing a DVD Audio Disc Not all DVD audio discs are recorded to industry standards and for normal play of the DVD. • RPT TRCK (Repeat Track): Repeats the track over again... system for this reason might not play in your vehicle has RSA (Rear Seat Entertainment), the menu and playlist can be viewed from the DVD audio disc on the video screen. Press again to display DVD PLAY MODE. ©¨ (Seek): Press the left one per second. Press and hold to...
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.... Press this knob to find the feature that are to be stored, is selected in the front, the audio from the device plugged into the auxiliary jacks in the rear can be played over the vehicle speakers. Turn the w...): Press to select AUX video on the video screen in the rear, with AUX audio on the display. 7. F5 (AUX): Press to select DVD video on the video screen in the rear, with AUX... audio on each configurable key. Press this knob until SETUP displays. 3-89 The display updates and...
.... Press this knob to find the feature that are to be stored, is selected in the front, the audio from the device plugged into the auxiliary jacks in the rear can be played over the vehicle speakers. Turn the w...): Press to select AUX video on the video screen in the rear, with AUX audio on the display. 7. F5 (AUX): Press to select DVD video on the video screen in the rear, with AUX... audio on each configurable key. Press this knob until SETUP displays. 3-89 The display updates and...
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... was recorded using no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder does not display. • Make sure to burn the disc all items over the maximum are ignored. • Make... burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on the disc, minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist names. than the maximum of 99 folders and...
... was recorded using no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder does not display. • Make sure to burn the disc all items over the maximum are ignored. • Make... burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on the disc, minimize the length of the file, folder, or playlist names. than the maximum of 99 folders and...