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2011 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-46 Jump Starting ...10-82 Towing ...10-87 Appearance Care ...10-90 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
2011 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Electrical System ...10-38 Wheels and Tires ...10-46 Jump Starting ...10-82 Towing ...10-87 Appearance Care ...10-90 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
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... mean. v or OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel ... Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors (: j: Heated Steering Wheel } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
... mean. v or OnStar® 0 : Adjustable Pedals 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel ... Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors (: j: Heated Steering Wheel } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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...Seats ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-15 Transmission ... Economy ...Roadside Service ...OnStar® ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17
...Seats ...1-9 Heated and Ventilated Seats ...1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-15 Transmission ... Economy ...Roadside Service ...OnStar® ... Performance and Maintenance Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17
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... on page 2‑13 (If Equipped). Infotainment on page 9‑54. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 7‑2. P. Heated Steering Wheel on page 6‑10. U. See Dome Lamps on page 5‑5 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 8‑8. Air...8209;18. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑1. Shift Lever. F. R. In Brief A. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑43. M. G. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. E. See Manual Mode ...
... on page 2‑13 (If Equipped). Infotainment on page 9‑54. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 7‑2. P. Heated Steering Wheel on page 6‑10. U. See Dome Lamps on page 5‑5 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 8‑8. Air...8209;18. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑1. Shift Lever. F. R. In Brief A. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑2. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑43. M. G. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. E. See Manual Mode ...
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... Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to tilt the steering wheel up or down to change their positions. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are closed. Push the control up or down . They come on ... pedals either closer or further from your body. The dome lamps remain on when any door is located on page 9‑31. The power tilt wheel control is opened and turn on page 3‑3. To set the memory position, see "Memory Features" in the overhead console. Turn the instrument panel brightness...
... Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to tilt the steering wheel up or down to change their positions. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps are closed. Push the control up or down . They come on ... pedals either closer or further from your body. The dome lamps remain on when any door is located on page 9‑31. The power tilt wheel control is opened and turn on page 3‑3. To set the memory position, see "Memory Features" in the overhead console. Turn the instrument panel brightness...
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... on the instrument panel to the off when a door is shifted into the P (Park) position. Turning the headlamp control to the left of the steering wheel. Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in and the dome lamps remain off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on...
... on the instrument panel to the off when a door is shifted into the P (Park) position. Turning the headlamp control to the left of the steering wheel. Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in and the dome lamps remain off position again will turn the automatic headlamps and DRL back on...
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... to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle's audio system and controls. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. In Brief 1-17 Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it can be used in the vehicle. c x : Press to reject an incoming call... than two seconds to interact with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to turn the sound on an iPod or USB device. Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to increase or decrease volume. For more information, see Bluetooth on page 5‑3. For more information, see Steering...
... to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle's audio system and controls. If available, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. In Brief 1-17 Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it can be used in the vehicle. c x : Press to reject an incoming call... than two seconds to interact with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to turn the sound on an iPod or USB device. Steering Wheel Controls b g : Press to increase or decrease volume. For more information, see Bluetooth on page 5‑3. For more information, see Steering...
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1-18 In Brief Cruise Control I: Press to turn instructions for more . Navigation System The navigation system provides detailed maps of the steering wheel. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Using the Navigation System on page 7‑60 for...-by-turn the system on left side of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. Cruise Control Shown With Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped) The cruise control buttons are located on or off . + RES : Press briefly to accelerate. In addition, the system can ...
1-18 In Brief Cruise Control I: Press to turn instructions for more . Navigation System The navigation system provides detailed maps of the steering wheel. [ : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Using the Navigation System on page 7‑60 for...-by-turn the system on left side of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. Cruise Control Shown With Heated Steering Wheel Button (If Equipped) The cruise control buttons are located on or off . + RES : Press briefly to accelerate. In addition, the system can ...
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... the instrument panel, next to customize the feature settings on the DIC. It shows the status of the instrument panel cluster. Press to the steering wheel. V : Press to set or reset certain functions and to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off or acknowledge messages on your...;C or °F depending on page 5‑26. The compass and outside air temperature will be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.
... the instrument panel, next to customize the feature settings on the DIC. It shows the status of the instrument panel cluster. Press to the steering wheel. V : Press to set or reset certain functions and to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off or acknowledge messages on your...;C or °F depending on page 5‑26. The compass and outside air temperature will be programmed by using the DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑40.
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.... . . The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: . Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with programming the transmitter. On the rear of the floor console. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑...
.... . . The vehicle has three accessory power outlets located: . Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with programming the transmitter. On the rear of the floor console. See Universal Remote System on page 5‑...
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... OnStar buttons is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have a b g / c x Talk/Mute button that can be heard. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may not be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. If the light appears clear (no...), or by pushing Q and speaking to an Advisor. OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on data collection and use and is active. 1-26 In Brief Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot...
... OnStar buttons is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have a b g / c x Talk/Mute button that can be heard. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may not be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. If the light appears clear (no...), or by pushing Q and speaking to an Advisor. OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on data collection and use and is active. 1-26 In Brief Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot...
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... a collision or sudden stop or crash. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is not locked, it . Slide the front outboard seat wheels into place. Push and pull on the seatbacks to access the rear of the vehicle. 3. Raise the seatback to guide the seat... wheels out of the vehicle. 2. Always push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. { WARNING A seat that is a track in a sudden stop . ...
... a collision or sudden stop or crash. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is not locked, it . Slide the front outboard seat wheels into place. Push and pull on the seatbacks to access the rear of the vehicle. 3. Raise the seatback to guide the seat... wheels out of the vehicle. 2. Always push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. { WARNING A seat that is a track in a sudden stop . ...
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... and Restraints In most crashes are clear. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here is just a seat on wheels. 3-19 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. If you do have been badly hurt...
... and Restraints In most crashes are clear. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here is just a seat on wheels. 3-19 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. If you do have been badly hurt...
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...;mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the instrument panel for that person. Airbags are not wearing your chance of the steering wheel for the driver and on the middle part of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from the force of the airbags in your...
...;mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the instrument panel for that person. Airbags are not wearing your chance of the steering wheel for the driver and on the middle part of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from the force of the airbags in your...
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Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. 3-38 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. 3-38 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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Never secure anything to the roof of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. Do not use seat accessories that person causing severe injury or even death. Seats and ...
Never secure anything to the roof of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. Do not use seat accessories that person causing severe injury or even death. Seats and ...
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... will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Seats and Restraints The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should have occupant seating positions...
... will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. Seats and Restraints The seat position sensor provides information that is used to determine if the airbags should have occupant seating positions...
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... of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they deploy. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates...
... of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they deploy. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates...
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In addition, the vehicle may have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s)....includes sensors that could keep the airbag system from working properly. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 13‑3. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 10‑62 for Customer ...
In addition, the vehicle may have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s)....includes sensors that could keep the airbag system from working properly. If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 13‑3. and Canada) on page 13‑1 or Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) on page 10‑62 for Customer ...
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... siderail supports. Push the release handle back into place. If items are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on page 9‑24. Tie the load to be taken not to make sure the luggage and cargo are damaged...
... siderail supports. Push the release handle back into place. If items are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on page 9‑24. Tie the load to be taken not to make sure the luggage and cargo are damaged...