Owner's Manual
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2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-21 Engine Exhaust ...9-29 Automatic Transmission ...9-30 Drive Systems ...9-34 Brakes ...9-35 Ride Control Systems ...9-37 Cruise Control ...9-41 Object ......10-46 Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-96 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants...
2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-21 Engine Exhaust ...9-29 Automatic Transmission ...9-30 Drive Systems ...9-34 Brakes ...9-35 Ride Control Systems ...9-37 Cruise Control ...9-41 Object ......10-46 Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-96 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance Schedule ...11-3 Special Application Services ...11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants...
Owner's Manual
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... Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-14 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ... 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-23 Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak...
... Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-14 Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment ...Interior Lighting ...Exterior Lighting ...Windshield Wiper/Washer ...Climate Controls ...Transmission ... 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-23 Performance and Maintenance StabiliTrak...
Owner's Manual
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... page 6‑7. R. C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑4. G. L. Q. Dome Lamp Override. Automatic Transfer Case Control (Hybrid only). Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 7‑2. Infotainment on page 9‑30. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑8. Fog Lamps on page 6‑8. In Brief A. D. E. Driver Shift Control...
... page 6‑7. R. C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑4. G. L. Q. Dome Lamp Override. Automatic Transfer Case Control (Hybrid only). Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 7‑2. Infotainment on page 9‑30. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑8. Fog Lamps on page 6‑8. In Brief A. D. E. Driver Shift Control...
Owner's Manual
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Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) The DSC switch is the highest attainable range with this system. Air Recirculation E. J. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show ...
Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) The DSC switch is the highest attainable range with this system. Air Recirculation E. J. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show ...
Owner's Manual
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... the system on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. 3 : Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, See Using the Navigation System on page 9‑41. The DIC buttons are located on and turns off when cruise control is on the...
... the system on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. 3 : Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, See Using the Navigation System on page 9‑41. The DIC buttons are located on and turns off when cruise control is on the...
Owner's Manual
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... reverses the direction. Press the touch pad on or under low battery conditions. See Climate Control System in P (Park) to the highest setting. If the transmission is shifted out of the liftgate next to the latch to completion. . { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is in only outside...
... reverses the direction. Press the touch pad on or under low battery conditions. See Climate Control System in P (Park) to the highest setting. If the transmission is shifted out of the liftgate next to the latch to completion. . { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is in only outside...
Owner's Manual
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... the liftgate, press the touch pad on the side edges of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before driving away. Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of the liftgate. Always make sure the power liftgate is disabled, the lamps will flash three times, but the liftgate will sound...
... the liftgate, press the touch pad on the side edges of P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates before driving away. Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmission is shifted out of the liftgate. Always make sure the power liftgate is disabled, the lamps will flash three times, but the liftgate will sound...
Owner's Manual
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... folded and tumbled, could cause injury to make sure there is nothing under, in a sudden (Continued) Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of , or on the panel behind the rear doors.
... folded and tumbled, could cause injury to make sure there is nothing under, in a sudden (Continued) Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of , or on the panel behind the rear doors.
Owner's Manual
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... incoming call, or end a current call. 5-2 Instruments and Controls 5-35 5-36 5-36 5-37 5-37 5-37 Airbag System Messages ...Anti-theft Alarm System Messages ...Tire Messages ...Transmission Messages ...Vehicle Reminder Messages ...Washer Fluid Messages ... c / x (Previous/End): Press to go to the previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on page...
... incoming call, or end a current call. 5-2 Instruments and Controls 5-35 5-36 5-36 5-37 5-37 5-37 Airbag System Messages ...Anti-theft Alarm System Messages ...Tire Messages ...Transmission Messages ...Vehicle Reminder Messages ...Washer Fluid Messages ... c / x (Previous/End): Press to go to the previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on page...
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... cap allows fuel to run as efficiently as designed and may correct an emission system malfunction: . Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off...
... cap allows fuel to run as efficiently as designed and may correct an emission system malfunction: . Instruments and Controls Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off...
Owner's Manual
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... °F depending on page 5‑38 for more information. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set or reset certain functions and to...
... °F depending on page 5‑38 for more information. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The button functions are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set or reset certain functions and to...
Owner's Manual
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... consistent with your vehicle has this screen cannot be counted as long as you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on page 10‑7. Transmission Temperature Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEED displays. See Engine Oil on the display, that has passed since the timer was ...last reset, not including time the ignition is displayed. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in V4, V6 or V8 mode. 5-26 Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Economy If your driving conditions. The timer will record up to...
... consistent with your vehicle has this screen cannot be counted as long as you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on page 10‑7. Transmission Temperature Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEED displays. See Engine Oil on the display, that has passed since the timer was ...last reset, not including time the ignition is displayed. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in V4, V6 or V8 mode. 5-26 Instruments and Controls Instantaneous Economy If your driving conditions. The timer will record up to...
Owner's Manual
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... values. This could lead to cool. See Engine Compartment Overview on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can cause damage to the vehicle. Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible.... Driving with four chimes if the transmission fluid in this section. 5-37 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on page 10‑6 for more information...
... values. This could lead to cool. See Engine Compartment Overview on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, or the transmission can cause damage to the vehicle. Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible.... Driving with four chimes if the transmission fluid in this section. 5-37 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on page 10‑6 for more information...
Owner's Manual
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... high beam, push the lever toward you, then release it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from low to normal operation. The transmission is held. It works even if the headlamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Park. They stay on as long as the lever...
... high beam, push the lever toward you, then release it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from low to normal operation. The transmission is held. It works even if the headlamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Park. They stay on as long as the lever...
Owner's Manual
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See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑38. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) position before the DRL lamps can be dim. The radio lights will come on . The system may not be turned ...
See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑38. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in the P (Park) position before the DRL lamps can be dim. The radio lights will come on . The system may not be turned ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...9-30 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-41 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-44 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-45 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-48 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-30 Manual Mode ...9-33 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-33 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...9-34
... ...9-30 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-41 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-44 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-45 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-48 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-30 Manual Mode ...9-33 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-33 Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive ...9-34
Owner's Manual
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... a low gear and keep the vehicle under control. . . . There could be seriously injured or killed. Use a low gear because the engine will work with the transmission in N (Neutral) using only the brake. { WARNING Driving to roll over. Apply the brakes to turn the vehicle around. Shift into P (Park) and then restart...
... a low gear and keep the vehicle under control. . . . There could be seriously injured or killed. Use a low gear because the engine will work with the transmission in N (Neutral) using only the brake. { WARNING Driving to roll over. Apply the brakes to turn the vehicle around. Shift into P (Park) and then restart...
Owner's Manual
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... incline must be driven across an incline puts more severe. If the vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling, set the parking brake, shift an automatic transmission into a rut or depression, the vehicle can tilt even more. . Driving and Operating . 9-9 The vehicle can roll backward quickly and you could be crushed or...
... incline must be driven across an incline puts more severe. If the vehicle cannot be restarted after stalling, set the parking brake, shift an automatic transmission into a rut or depression, the vehicle can tilt even more. . Driving and Operating . 9-9 The vehicle can roll backward quickly and you could be crushed or...
Owner's Manual
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... on a steep downhill slope. Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. . . . . { WARNING If you do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. You could crash. Shift to the sides. Be alert on flat or rolling terrain. If you stay in your eyes moving - You could crash. Keep...
... on a steep downhill slope. Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. . . . . { WARNING If you do all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. You could crash. Shift to the sides. Be alert on flat or rolling terrain. If you stay in your eyes moving - You could crash. Keep...
Owner's Manual
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...the wheels to clear the area around the front wheels. If that could be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it can be ...from the side. Refer to Get It Out" later in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction system to be injured. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. See "Rocking Your Vehicle to the vehicle's traction system in this section. For information...
...the wheels to clear the area around the front wheels. If that could be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it can be ...from the side. Refer to Get It Out" later in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction system to be injured. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. See "Rocking Your Vehicle to the vehicle's traction system in this section. For information...