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2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M
In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Mirrors .......................................... 3-45
Instrument Panel ................................. 1-2 Object Detection Systems ....................... 3-48
Universal Home Remote System ................ 3-54
Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4
Vehicle Features ................................ 1-17 Storage Areas ................................... 3-60
Performance and
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2010 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care ................... 7-1 Vehicle Identification ........................... 7-104 Service ........................................... 7-4 Electrical System .............................. 7-104 Capacities and Specifications .................. 7-112 Fuel .............................................. 7-6 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 7-12 Maintenance Schedule ........................... 8-1 All-Wheel Drive ......
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Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Helm, Incorporated CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the P.O. Box 07130 names ESCALADE and EXTare registered trademarks Detroit, MI 48207 of General Motors. 1-800-551-4123 This manual describes features that may or may not
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A circle with a slash Safety Warnings and Symbols through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means “Do manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Not,” “Do not do this,” or reduce them. “Do not let this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that u
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Vehicle SymbolChart . : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints 0 : Adjustable Pedals * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp 9 : Airbag Readiness Light : : Oil Pressure # : Air Conditioning g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) } : Power ® g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar / :
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Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Vehicle Features .................................. 1-17 Satellite Radio ................................. 1-17 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-4 Portable Audio Devices ........................ 1-17 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ........... 1-4 Steering Wheel Controls ....................... 1-18 Remote Vehicle Start ........................... 1-5 ® Bluetooth .................................
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Instrument Panel 1-2
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A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑24. M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑88. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4. N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑39. C. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. O. Pedal Adjust Button. See Adjustable Throttle and D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑26. Brake Pedal on page 3‑34. Heated Windshield E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped). See Windshield Aut
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PressK to unlock the Initial Drive Information driver door. PressK This section provides a brief overview about some of again within five seconds the important features that may or may not be on your to unlock all remaining specific vehicle. doors. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60m (195feet) away from the vehi
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Remote Vehicle Start Door Locks With this feature the engine can be started from outside There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. of the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, Starting the Vehicle use the power door locks or the manual door locks. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob. 2. PressQ . Power Door L
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® Midgate Windows ® This vehicle is equipped with a Midgate and a The power window removable rear glass panel. The Midgate allows you to switches are located extend the length of the vehicle's cargo area. on the driver door. ® In addition, each For more information see Midgate on page 3‑12. passenger door has a switch for its own window. Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or power door lock switch to lock and unlock the tailgate. Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle
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Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire Seat Adjustment control up or down. Front Seats See Power Seats on page 2‑3. Power Seats Power Lumbar The power seat controls are located on the outboard To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of side of the front seats. the control. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the con
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Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features The controls for this feature are located on the driver door, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, steering wheel position, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, if the vehicle has it. For more information, see Memory Features on page 2‑6. To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. Second Row Seats To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control The rear sea
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Continue to press the desired button to cycle through Heated Seats the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), On vehicles with heated medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light), and cooled front seats, and off (no lights). the controls are located See Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2‑5. on the climate control panel. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. For more information see Head Res
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Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat‐mounted side impact airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will
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Power Foldaway Mirrors Mirror Adjustment To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving Vehicles with outside position. power mirrors and 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded foldaway mirrors have position. controls located on the The dimming feature automatically adjusts the driver driver door. outside mirror for the glare of the headlamps behind your vehicle. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑45 for more information. 1. Pres
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Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. To reduce headlamp glare during nighttime use, move the lever at the bottom of the mirror to the right. Move it to the left for daytime use. Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror. The dimming feature reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
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Reading Lamps Interior Lighting For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead Dome Lamps console, press the button located next to the lamp to The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. turn it on or off. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted. instrument panel brightness knob, located on the For more information about interior lamps, see: ins
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For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only Exterior Lighting works when the vehicle is shifted into the P(Park) The exterior lamps position. control is located on the AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal instrument panel to the brightness, along with the parking lamps and taillamps. left of the steering wheel. ;: Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps. 2: Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. For more information, see: 9 : Turns off the automatic h
