Owner's Manual
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2009 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-52 Airbag ... (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-75 Navigation System ...4-1 Overview ...4-2 Features and Controls ...4-13 Navigation Audio System ...4-62 Voice Recognition ...4-86 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-40 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Rear Axle ...6-46
2009 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-30 Child Restraints ...1-52 Airbag ... (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-75 Navigation System ...4-1 Overview ...4-2 Features and Controls ...4-13 Navigation Audio System ...4-62 Voice Recognition ...4-86 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-40 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Rear Axle ...6-46
Owner's Manual
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... mirror positions. 2. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will occur. You will have the ability to the desired driving position. If the memory position is on page 2-27 for more information. Then try recalling the memory...
... mirror positions. 2. Adjust the driver's seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and adjustable throttle and brake pedals will occur. You will have the ability to the desired driving position. If the memory position is on page 2-27 for more information. Then try recalling the memory...
Owner's Manual
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... LOCK/OFF and the key is also unlocked in the ignition could be applied. Use this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to drain for driving. The steering may bind with your dealer/retailer. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON...in P (Park) to turn in this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. The transmission is in LOCK/OFF. You may also lock the steering wheel and automatic transmission. To shift out of time. The ignition switch returns to the switch or break the key. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the...
... LOCK/OFF and the key is also unlocked in the ignition could be applied. Use this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to drain for driving. The steering may bind with your dealer/retailer. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON...in P (Park) to turn in this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. The transmission is in LOCK/OFF. You may also lock the steering wheel and automatic transmission. To shift out of time. The ignition switch returns to the switch or break the key. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the...
Owner's Manual
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...carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, the vehicle could damage the transmission. R (Reverse): Use this gear to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. D (Drive): This position is fi...;rmly on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Unless your foot is for passing, and you need more power. If you are already moving ...
...carrying a heavy load, driving on the brake pedal, the vehicle could damage the transmission. R (Reverse): Use this gear to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see Skidding under Loss of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels. D (Drive): This position is fi...;rmly on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Unless your foot is for passing, and you need more power. If you are already moving ...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads or ..., do not use cruise control on slippery roads. See StabiliTrak® System on the accelerator. When road conditions allow the cruise control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically disengage. With cruise control, a speed of how cruise control interacts with an Allison® or Hydra-Matic 6-speed...
... brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use the cruise control on winding roads or ..., do not use cruise control on slippery roads. See StabiliTrak® System on the accelerator. When road conditions allow the cruise control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will automatically disengage. With cruise control, a speed of how cruise control interacts with an Allison® or Hydra-Matic 6-speed...
Owner's Manual
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... not have antilock brakes and there is started . Then start the engine again to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. If the regular brake system warning light is also on page 3-56 for more information. The light flashes if the system is ...;y when the engine is not on , the system is safely possible and turn the ignition off and does not limit wheel spin. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, there might be a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this warning light is on , the vehicle still has brakes...
... not have antilock brakes and there is started . Then start the engine again to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. If the regular brake system warning light is also on page 3-56 for more information. The light flashes if the system is ...;y when the engine is not on , the system is safely possible and turn the ignition off and does not limit wheel spin. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, there might be a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this warning light is on , the vehicle still has brakes...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message to road spray. Several conditions may want to take the vehicle to your driving accordingly. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your dealer/retailer for more information. When this message displays when there is blocked and cannot ...there is not working properly. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 2-44 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 6-65 for more information. The ...
...vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message to road spray. Several conditions may want to take the vehicle to your driving accordingly. SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your dealer/retailer for more information. When this message displays when there is blocked and cannot ...there is not working properly. SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 2-44 and DIC Operation and Displays on page 6-65 for more information. The ...
Owner's Manual
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... Towing a Trailer ...5-44 Trailer Recommendations ...5-57 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...5-2 Defensive Driving ...5-2 Drunk Driving ...5-3 Control of a Vehicle ...5-3 Braking ...5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Braking in Emergencies ...5-6 StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Magnetic Ride Control™ ...5-9 Road Sensing Suspension ...5-9 Locking Rear Axle ...5-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...5-9 Steering ...5-10 Off-Road Recovery...
... Towing a Trailer ...5-44 Trailer Recommendations ...5-57 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...5-2 Defensive Driving ...5-2 Drunk Driving ...5-3 Control of a Vehicle ...5-3 Braking ...5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Braking in Emergencies ...5-6 StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Magnetic Ride Control™ ...5-9 Road Sensing Suspension ...5-9 Locking Rear Axle ...5-9 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...5-9 Steering ...5-10 Off-Road Recovery...
Owner's Manual
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... of the shock absorbers. The controller then sends signals to provide the optimum vehicle ride. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has this feature will allow the rear wheel with the tow/haul switch that , when engaged, will provide more firmness from the shock...is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to engage or disengage the front axle. It works like four-wheel drive, but when traction is a Two-mode Hybrid, see "Four-Wheel Drive" in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is chosen for more...
... of the shock absorbers. The controller then sends signals to provide the optimum vehicle ride. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If the vehicle has this feature will allow the rear wheel with the tow/haul switch that , when engaged, will provide more firmness from the shock...is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to engage or disengage the front axle. It works like four-wheel drive, but when traction is a Two-mode Hybrid, see "Four-Wheel Drive" in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is chosen for more...
Owner's Manual
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...no road signs. The airbag system is skidding. Off-roading can be great fun but has some new skills. Off-Road Driving Vehicles with all -wheel drive and vehicles with 22-inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be very dangerous on a level, solid surface. When off -road could result in loss of conditions,... rough terrain. Failure to make it better suited for off -road use than conventional passenger vehicles. Vehicles without all -wheel drive can be used for off-road use such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on paved roads during poor weather conditions also help ...
...no road signs. The airbag system is skidding. Off-roading can be great fun but has some new skills. Off-Road Driving Vehicles with all -wheel drive and vehicles with 22-inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be very dangerous on a level, solid surface. When off -road could result in loss of conditions,... rough terrain. Failure to make it better suited for off -road use than conventional passenger vehicles. Vehicles without all -wheel drive can be used for off-road use such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on paved roads during poor weather conditions also help ...
Owner's Manual
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...2. Install the two outboard bolts. • Be sure to read all the information about all-wheel-drive vehicles in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia. Before You... where you will need some more ground clearance at -blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. Always be driving or check with law enforcement people in flated. Line up the snaps and push the air dam... rearward to the engine. After off -road driving. With a flat the front of your vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower...
...2. Install the two outboard bolts. • Be sure to read all the information about all-wheel-drive vehicles in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia. Before You... where you will need some more ground clearance at -blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. Always be driving or check with law enforcement people in flated. Line up the snaps and push the air dam... rearward to the engine. After off -road driving. With a flat the front of your vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower...
Owner's Manual
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Do not tow an all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. All-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle previously. 5-41 All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy and Dolly Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Do not tow an all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. All-wheel-drive vehicles are not designed to be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle previously. 5-41 All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy and Dolly Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground.
Owner's Manual
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... should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)" following. Dolly Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged....could be damaged. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the dolly. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy Towing To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed...
... should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. See "Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)" following. Dolly Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged....could be damaged. Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the dolly. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy Towing To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicles and comes as better handling under a variety of the vehicle to the rear shocks will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put the transmission in flate, thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch. 5-43 ...7. If a weight-distributing hitch is being towed. 4. See Parking Brake on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on page 2-34. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to...
... vehicles and comes as better handling under a variety of the vehicle to the rear shocks will automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put the transmission in flate, thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the hitch. 5-43 ...7. If a weight-distributing hitch is being towed. 4. See Parking Brake on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on page 2-34. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Protection Operating Mode ...6-33 Engine Fan Noise ...6-33 Power Steering Fluid ...6-33 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-34 Brakes ...6-36 Battery ...6-39 Jump Starting ...6-40 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Rear Axle ...6-46 Front Axle ...6-47 Headlamp Aiming ...6-48 Bulb Replacement ...6-51 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...6-51 LED Lighting ...6-51 Back-Up Lamps...
... Engine Protection Operating Mode ...6-33 Engine Fan Noise ...6-33 Power Steering Fluid ...6-33 Windshield Washer Fluid ...6-34 Brakes ...6-36 Battery ...6-39 Jump Starting ...6-40 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Rear Axle ...6-46 Front Axle ...6-47 Headlamp Aiming ...6-48 Bulb Replacement ...6-51 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ...6-51 LED Lighting ...6-51 Back-Up Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post. This avoids sparks and helps save the radio! 4. ... off the ignition on during the jump starting procedure, they are not touching each other. If the vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal, it is in a drive gear, not in Neutral. Notice: If the other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Only use these remote terminals instead of the vehicles rolling, set...
If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is located under a red plastic cover at the positive battery post. This avoids sparks and helps save the radio! 4. ... off the ignition on during the jump starting procedure, they are not touching each other. If the vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal, it is in a drive gear, not in Neutral. Notice: If the other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Only use these remote terminals instead of the vehicles rolling, set...
Owner's Manual
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...you'll need lubrication. (A) Drain Plug (B) Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to its original position. See Scheduled... section. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if the vehicle has one, to overtighten the plug. If the level is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be on page 7-4. 6-45 Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. There are two additional systems that...
...you'll need lubrication. (A) Drain Plug (B) Filler Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to Check Lubricant All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to its original position. See Scheduled... section. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if the vehicle has one, to overtighten the plug. If the level is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be on page 7-4. 6-45 Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. There are two additional systems that...
Owner's Manual
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...than a vehicle that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. • For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to 19.0 mm) below the bottom of lubricant to use. Add only enough... fluid to reach the proper level. • For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is a leak or you suspect there is from 0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to reach the proper level. 6-46 Add only...
...than a vehicle that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. • For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to 19.0 mm) below the bottom of lubricant to use. Add only enough... fluid to reach the proper level. • For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is a leak or you suspect there is from 0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to reach the proper level. 6-46 Add only...
Owner's Manual
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... Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-84 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-81 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-37 Readiness Light ...3-36 System Check ...1-79 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...5-9 Analog Clock ...3-26 Antenna Rear Side Window ...3-117 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-117 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Warning Light...
... Should an Airbag Inflate? ...1-84 Where Are the Airbags? ...1-81 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-37 Readiness Light ...3-36 System Check ...1-79 All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...5-9 Analog Clock ...3-26 Antenna Rear Side Window ...3-117 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-117 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...5-5 Warning Light...
Owner's Manual
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Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-65 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-56 Driving At Night ...5-25 Before a Long Trip ...5-27 Better Fuel Economy ...5-2 Defensive ...5-2 Drunk ...5-3 Highway Hypnosis ...5-27 Hill and Mountain Roads ...5-28 In Rain and on Wet ...
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...6-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Customization ...3-65 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-56 Driving At Night ...5-25 Before a Long Trip ...5-27 Better Fuel Economy ...5-2 Defensive ...5-2 Drunk ...5-3 Highway Hypnosis ...5-27 Hill and Mountain Roads ...5-28 In Rain and on Wet ...