2012 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (3,1)In BriefA. Air Vents on page 8‑7.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals on page 6‑7.I.J.Infotainment on page 7‑2. StabiliTrak System onpage 9‑37.Rear Park Aid Disable Button.See Ultrasonic Parking Assiston page 9‑43.Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5‑4.C. Instrument Cluster onpage 5‑11.K. Steering Wheel Adjustment onpage 5‑2.D. Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 6‑7.L.E. Shift Lever. See AutomaticTransmission on page 9‑29.M. Dome Lamp Override. SeeDome Lamps on page 6‑9.Driver Shift Control (DSC). SeeManual Mode on page 9‑32.F.Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33.G. Driver Information Center (DIC)Buttons. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 5‑24.H. Clock on page 5‑7.Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6‑1.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 6‑8.Fog Lamps on page 6‑8.N. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Outof View). See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5‑16.1-3O. Automatic Transfer CaseControl (Hybrid only). See thehybrid supplement for moreinformation.P.Cruise Control on page 9‑41.Heated Steering Wheel onpage 5‑4 (If Equipped).Q. Horn on page 5‑4.R. Steering Wheel Controls onpage 5‑2.S. Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 8‑1.T.Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle and BrakePedal on page 9‑21.Power Assist Steps onpage 2‑13 (If Equipped).

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-4Black plate (4,1)In BriefPress L and release to locate thevehicle.Initial DriveInformationPress L and hold forthree seconds to sound the panicalarm.This section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific vehicle.Press L again to cancel the panicalarm.For more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this owner manual.Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemThe RKE transmitter is used toremotely lock and unlock the doorsfrom up to 60 m (195 ft) away fromthe vehicle.See Keys on page 2‑2 and RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2‑3.Press K to unlock the driver door.Press K again within three secondsto unlock all remaining doors.PressQ to lock all doors.Lock and unlock feedback canbe personalized. See VehiclePersonalization on page 5‑38.Press and hold 8 to open orclose the liftgate.Press and holdliftglass.m to open theRemote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the vehicle.Starting the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle.2. Press and releaseQ.3. Immediately after completingStep 2, press and hold / untilthe turn signal lamps flash.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (5,1)In BriefWhen the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the engine is running. Thedoors will be locked and the climatecontrol system may come on.The engine will continue to run for10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a10-minute time extension. Remotestart can be extended only once.Canceling a Remote StartTo cancel a remote start:.Aim the RKE transmitter atthe vehicle and press andhold / until the parking lampsturn off.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.Turn the ignition on and thenback off.See Remote Vehicle Start onpage 2‑5.Door LocksThere are several ways to lock andunlock the vehicle.From outside, use the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter orthe key in the driver door.1-5LiftgatePress K twice on the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter oruse the power door lock switches tounlock the liftgate.From inside, use the power doorlocks or the manual door locks. Tolock or unlock the door with themanual locks, push down or pull upon the manual lock knob.Power Door LocksIf available, the switches are on thefront doors.K:Q:Press to unlock the doors.Press to lock the doors.See Door Locks on page 2‑7.There are several ways to open andclose the power liftgate:.Press and hold 8 on the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate startsmoving.Press 8 on the overheadconsole inside the vehicle.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-6.Black plate (6,1)In BriefPress the touch pad switch onthe underside of the liftgatehandle (B).WindowsPress l on the bottom of theliftgate next to the latch to close.For more information, see:.Windows on page 2‑19.Power Windows on page 2‑20.Seat AdjustmentTo disable the power liftgatefunction, press OFF on theoverhead console.LiftglassThere are two ways to unlatch theliftglass:.Press the button on theunderside of the license plateapplique (A).Press m on the RKEtransmitter.See Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑9 orLiftgate (Manual) on page 2‑12.The power window controls arelocated on each of the side doors.The driver door also has switchesthat control the front passenger andrear windows. The power windowswork when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or inRetained Accessory Power (RAP).See Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 9‑25.Press the switch to lower thewindow. Pull the switch up toraise it.To adjust the seat:.Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.Raise or lower the front or rearpart of the seat cushion bymoving the front or rear of thecontrol up or down.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (7,1)In Brief.Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the entire control upor down.See Power Seat Adjustment onpage 3‑3 for more information.See Lumbar Adjustment onpage 3‑3 for more information.1-7Memory FeaturesReclining SeatbacksLumbar AdjustmentTo adjust the seatback:To adjust the lumbar support:.Press and hold the front or rearof the control to increase ordecrease lumbar support.Press and hold the top or bottomof the control to raise or lowerthe height of the support.Tilt the top of the controlrearward to recline.Tilt the top of the control forwardto raise.See Reclining Seatbacks onpage 3‑4 for more information.The controls on the driver door areused to program and recall memorysettings for the driver seat, outsidemirrors, power steering column, andthe adjustable throttle and brakepedals.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-8Black plate (8,1)In BriefStoring Memory PositionsTo save into memory:1. Adjust the driver seat, includingthe seatback recliner andlumbar, both outside mirrors,power steering column, and thethrottle and brake pedals.See Power Mirrors onpage 2‑17, Steering WheelAdjustment on page 5‑2, andAdjustable Throttle and BrakePedal on page 9‑21 for moreinformation.Not all mirrors and adjustablethrottles and brake pedals willhave the ability to save andrecall their positions.2. Press and hold “1” untiltwo beeps sound.3. Repeat for a second driverposition using “2.”To recall, press and release “1”or “2.” The vehicle must be inP (Park). A single beep will sound.The seat, outside mirrors, steeringcolumn, and adjustable throttleand brake pedals will move to thepositions previously stored for theidentified driver.See Memory Seats on page 3‑5and Vehicle Personalization onpage 5‑38 for more information.Easy Exit PositionsSecond Row SeatsOn vehicles with a 60/40 split benchor buckets seats, the seatbacks canbe folded for additional cargo space,or the seats can be folded andtumbled for easy entry/exit to thethird row seats, if equipped. Onvehicles with bucket seats, theseatbacks also recline.This feature can move the driverseat rearward and the powersteering column up and forward toallow extra room to exit the vehicle.See Second Row Seats onpage 3‑9 for more information.B:On vehicles with third row seats, theseatbacks can be folded, and theentire seat can be tumbled orremoved from the vehicle.Press to recall the easy exitpositions. The vehicle must be inP (Park).See Memory Seats on page 3‑5and Vehicle Personalization onpage 5‑38 for more information.Third Row SeatsFor detailed instructions, see ThirdRow Seats on page 3‑14.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (9,1)In BriefHeated and VentilatedSeatsthe off setting. Indicator bars next tothe symbol on the climate controldisplay show the selected setting:three for high, two for medium, andone for low.See Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats on page 3‑7.Heated Rear SeatsSee Heated Rear Seats onpage 3‑8.Head RestraintAdjustmentTo achieve a comfortable seatingposition, change the seatbackrecline angle as little as necessarywhile keeping the seat and thehead restraint height in the properposition.Press to cool the entire seat.Press to heat theseatback only.z : Press to heat the seat andseatback.Press the desired button once forthe highest setting. With each pressof the button, the seat will change tothe next lower setting, and then toPress M or L to heat the leftoutboard or right outboard seatcushion and to cycle through thetemperature settings.Do not drive until the head restraintsfor all occupants are installed andadjusted properly.The buttons are on the climatecontrol panel.{: :1-9The buttons are on the Rear SearAudio (RSA) panel on the rear of thecenter console.For more information see HeadRestraints on page 3‑2 and PowerSeat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-10Black plate (10,1)In BriefSafety BeltsPassenger SensingSystemThe passenger sensing system,if equipped, turns off the frontoutboard passenger frontal airbagunder certain conditions. No otherairbag is affected by the passengersensing system.If the vehicle has one of theindicators pictured in the followingillustrations, then the vehicle has apassenger sensing system for theright front passenger position.Refer to the following sections forimportant information on how to usesafety belts properly.Safety Belts on page 3‑17.How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly on page 3‑18.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑19.Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) onpage 3‑51.The passenger airbag statusindicator, if equipped, will be visibleon the overhead console when thevehicle is started.United StatesCanada and MexicoSee Passenger Sensing System onpage 3‑35 for important information.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (11,1)In BriefMirror AdjustmentPower Foldaway MirrorsExterior MirrorsTo fold the mirrors:1-11Steering WheelAdjustment1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors outto the driving position.2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in tothe folded position.See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17.Interior MirrorThe automatic dimming rearviewmirror reduces the glare of lightsfrom behind the vehicle. Thedimming feature comes on and theindicator light illuminates each timethe vehicle is started.Vehicles with outside power mirrorsand foldaway mirrors have controlson the driver door.Press to turn the dimmingfeature on or off.1. Press (A) or (B) to select thedriver or passenger side mirror.See Automatic Dimming RearviewMirror on page 2‑18 for moreinformation.2. Press the arrows on the controlpad to move the mirror up,down, right, or left.3. Press the opposite side to getthe control pad to a neutralposition.O:Push the control up or down to tiltthe steering wheel up or down.To set the memory position, seeVehicle Personalization onpage 5‑38.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-12Black plate (12,1)In BriefThrottle and Brake PedalAdjustmentInterior LightingDome Lamp OverrideDome LampsThe vehicle has adjustable throttleand brake pedals that allow you tochange their positions.The dome lamps are located in theoverhead console.The dome lamp override button islocated next to the exterior lampscontrol.The switch used to adjust thepedals is located on the centerconsole below the climate controlsystem.Press the right and left arrows tomove the pedals either closer orfurther from your body.See Adjustable Throttle and BrakePedal on page 9‑21.They come on when any door isopened and turn off after all thedoors are closed.Turn the instrument panelbrightness knob located belowthe dome lamp override button,clockwise to the farthest position tomanually turn on the dome lamps.The dome lamps remain on until theknob is turned counterclockwise.k : Press the button in and thedome lamps remain off when a dooris opened. Press the button again toreturn it to the extended position sothat the dome lamps come on whena door is opened.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (13,1)In BriefReading LampsExterior LightingFor vehicles with reading lamps inthe overhead console, press thebutton located next to the lamp toturn it on or off.For more information about interiorlamps, see:Dome Lamps on page 6‑9.Reading Lamps on page 6‑9.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl on page 6‑8.AUTO: Automatically turns on theheadlamps at normal brightness,along with the parking lamps,instrument panel lights, license platelamps, and taillamps.; : Turns on the parking lamps,along with the instrument panellights, license plate lamps, andtaillamps.The vehicle may also have readinglamps in other locations. The lampscannot be adjusted.1-13The exterior lamps control is locatedon the instrument panel to the left ofthe steering wheel.P:Turns off the automaticheadlamps and Daytime RunningLamps (DRL). Turning the headlampcontrol to the off position again willturn the automatic headlamps andDRL back on.For vehicles first sold in Canada,the off position only works when thevehicle is shifted into the P (Park)position.5 : Turns on the headlamps,parking lamps, instrument panellights, license plate lamps, andtaillamps.For more information, see:.Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6‑1.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)on page 6‑5.Fog Lamps on page 6‑8.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-14Black plate (14,1)In BriefWindshield Wiper/Washer9 : Turns the windshieldwipers off.6:Turn the band up for morefrequent wipes or down for lessfrequent wipes.The front and rear wiper controlsare located on the turn andlane‐change lever.Turn the band with the wiper symbolto control the windshield wipers.8 : For a single wipe, turn to 8,then release. For several wipes,hold the band on 8 longer.6 : Slow wipes.? : Fast wipes.L : Push the paddle at the top ofthe lever to spray washer fluid onthe windshield.Rear Wiper Window Wiper/WasherTo turn the rear wiper on, slide thelever to a wiper position.9 : Turns the wiper off.5 : Turns on the rear wiper delay.Z : Turns on the rear wiper. : Press the button on the end ofthe lever to spray washer fluid onthe rear window.See Windshield Wiper/Washer onpage 5‑4 and Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (15,1)In BriefClimate ControlsThe heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled withthis system.1-15See Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem on page 8‑1 and RearClimate Control System (RearClimate with Rear Seat Audio) onpage 8‑6 (If Equipped).TransmissionDriver Shift Control (DSC)Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shownA. Driver and PassengerTemperature ControlsF.B. AUTO (Automatic Operation)H. Fan ControlC. DefrostI.REAR (Rear Climate Control)D. Air RecirculationJ.Air Delivery Mode ControlE. Rear Window DefoggerAir ConditioningG. Heated and Cooled SeatsThe DSC switch is located on theshift lever.To enable the DSC feature:1. Move the column shift lever tothe M (Manual) position. TheDriver Information Center (DIC)display will show the messageMANUAL SHIFT on the first lineand the current gear will bedisplayed on the second line.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-16Black plate (16,1)In BriefThis is the highest attainablerange with all lower gearsaccessible. As an example,when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected,1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gearsare available.2. Press the plus/minus buttons,located on the steering columnshift lever, to select the desiredrange of gears for current drivingconditions. See Manual Mode onpage 9‑32.While using DSC, cruise control andthe tow/haul mode can be used.Grade Braking is not available whenDSC is active. See Tow/Haul Modeon page 9‑33.Vehicle FeaturesRadio(s)This vehicle's radio is part of thenavigation system. See Infotainmenton page 7‑2.Satellite RadioXM is a satellite radio servicethat is based in the 48 contiguousUnited States and 10 Canadianprovinces. XM satellite radio has awide variety of programming andcommercial-free music, coast tocoast, and in digital-quality sound.A fee is required to receive the XMservice.For more information, refer to:.www.xmradio.com or call1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).www.xmradio.ca or call1-877-438-9677 (Canada)Also, see Satellite Radio onpage 7‑15.Portable Audio DevicesThis vehicle has an auxiliary input,located on the audio faceplate,and a USB port located on theinstrument panel and in the centerconsole. External devices suchas iPod , laptop computers,MP3 players, CD changers, USBstorage device, etc. can beconnected to the auxiliary port usinga 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or theUSB port depending on the audiosystem.See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30or CD/DVD Player on page 7‑18 forfurther information.Bluetooth For vehicles with a Bluetoothsystem, it allows users with aBluetooth‐enabled cell phone tomake and receive hands-free callsusing the vehicle’s audio systemand controls.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Black plate (17,1)In BriefThe Bluetooth‐enabled cell phonemust be paired with the Bluetoothsystem before it can be used in thevehicle. Not all phones will supportall functions. For more information,visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.Steering Wheel ControlsFor more information, see Bluetoothon page 7‑100.Mobile apps are available fordownload through iTunes to thenaccess the iPhone App Storeand Google Marketplace forAndroid . Search for the apps todownload. The apps are free ofcharge; however, the myCadillacapp requires the user to link theirown vehicle and OnStar MyLinkrequires an active OnStarsubscription.b / g : Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turnthe sound on. Press and hold longerthan two seconds to interact withOnStar or Bluetooth systems,if equipped.e: e: Mobile Apps1-17Press to increase volume.Press to decrease volume.SRCE: Press to switch betweenthe radio and CD, and for equippedvehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary,and rear auxiliary.If available, some audio controlscan be adjusted at the steeringwheel.w : Press to go to the nextfavorite radio station, track on aCD, or folder on an iPod or USBdevice.c / x : Press to go to theprevious favorite radio station, trackon a CD, or folder on an iPod orUSB device. Press to reject anincoming call, or to end a call. : Press to seek the next radiostation, the next track or chapterwhile sourced to the CD or DVDslot, or to select tracks and folderson an iPod or USB device.For more information, see SteeringWheel Controls on page 5‑2.

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20121-18Black plate (18,1)In BriefCruise Control RES : Press briefly to make thevehicle resume to a previously setspeed, or press and hold toaccelerate.SET : Press to set the speed andactivate cruise control or make thevehicle decelerate.[ : Press to disengage cruisecontrol without e

Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Dan