2010 Cadillac Escalade Display Setting | Screen Messages Guide
The OLED Infotainment System is new to the 2010 Cadillac Escalade Display Setting and Screen Messages Guide. It changes the way you enjoy your journey. The system has a Control Panel for viewing trip information and customizing the screen, a Cluster Display for showing speed and important information, an App Tray for quick access to apps, and an Infotainment Screen for controlling music and directions. Touch or a Rotary Controller can be used to interact with the system. The Cluster Display can be customized, personal accounts can be set up for more personalized experiences, and app icons can be moved around to make them easier to find.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on pages 4‑57 for more information.
All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑41 and DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑57 for the displays available.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. A digital speedometer also appears at the bottom of the DIC display. The digital speedometer can be enabled or disabled. See “DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4‑57 for more information.
DIC Buttons
The buttons are the trip/ fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/ reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages.
(Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, transmission temperature, instantaneous economy, and average vehicle speed. The compass and outside air temperature will also be shown in the display. The temperature will be shown in °F or °C depending on the units selected.
(Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration.
(Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization on pages 4‑57 for more information.
(Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
(Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items:
- Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). To switch between English and metric measurements, see “Units” later in this section. - Trip Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the trip odometer.
The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed. - Fuel Range
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low.
The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change.
For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank.
This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. The fuel range cannot be reset. - Average Economy
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset the AVERAGE ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. - Fuel Used
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. - Timer
Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including the time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero.
To stop the timer, press the set/reset button briefly while TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed. - Transmission Temperature
Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). - Instantaneous Economy
If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until the INST ECON displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike the average economy, this screen cannot be reset. The display may also show if the vehicle is currently in V4, V6 or V8 mode. - Average Vehicle Speed
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEED displays. This display shows the average speed in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h). - Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
(Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. The engine oil life system will alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under DIC Warnings and Messages on pages 4‑48. You should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on pages 7‑17. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 8‑3 for more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on pages 7‑20.
Side Blind Zone Alert
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the system will be turned off. When the SBZA system is turned off, the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the system has been turned off. See DIC Warnings and Messages on pages 4‑48 and Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on pages 3‑48 for more information.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITS displays. This display allows you to select between English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this display, press the set/reset button to select between ENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicle information will then be displayed in the unit of measurement selected.
Tire Pressure
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONT TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle information button again until the DIC displays REAR TIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. If a low tire pressure condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air to a specific tire will appear in the display. See Inflation – Tire Pressure on page 7‑65 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑48 for more information.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will be displayed. For example, the display may read BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, the display will show LOW. If the voltage is high, the display will show HIGH. Your vehicle’s charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage may fluctuate when viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on pages 4‑32 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑48.
Oil Pressure
This display will show the oil pressure in either pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa)
Relearn Remote Key
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle:
- Press the vehicle information button until the PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
- Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
- Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched. - To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. - To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF.
Compass Zone Setting
This display allows for setting the compass zone. See DIC Compass on page 4‑47 for more information.
Compass Recalibration
This display allows for calibrating the compass. See DIC Compass on page 4‑47 for more information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
DIC Compass
Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long-distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is not set correctly.
Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass must be set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is traveling.
To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure:
Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure
- Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays.
- Find the vehicle’s current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available.
- Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.
- Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North is displayed in the DIC.
- If calibration is necessary, calibrate the compass. See “Compass Calibration Procedure” following.
Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated.
If the DIC display does not show a heading, for example, N for North, or the heading does not change after making turns, there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic CB or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, a magnetic notepad holder, or any other magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, move the magnetic item, then turn on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.
To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
- Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass zone is set to the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section. Do not operate any switches such as windows, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc. during the calibration procedure.
- Press the vehicle information button until
PRESS V TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays. - Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration.
- The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE-IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration.
The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few seconds when the calibration is complete. The DIC display will then return to the previous menu.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared.
You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them.
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE
When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started and the battery continues to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start. These systems will function again after the vehicle is started.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine Oil Life System on pages 7‑20 for information on how to reset the message. See Engine Oil on pages 7‑17 and Scheduled Maintenance on pages 8‑3 for more information.
FAQs
The screen messages of a 2010 Cadillac Escalade allow adjustments to various settings such as audio, navigation, vehicle information, climate control, and driver assistance features.
To access the display settings menu in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade, navigate through the vehicle’s infotainment system using the touchscreen or control buttons located on the dashboard or steering wheel.
Screen messages for adjusting audio settings in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade typically include options for adjusting volume, equalizer settings, audio sources, and sound system preferences.
Vehicle information accessible and adjustable through the screen messages in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade may include fuel economy data, tire pressure monitoring, maintenance reminders, and system status messages.
Yes, screen messages for adjusting climate control settings in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade typically include options for adjusting temperature, fan speed, airflow direction, and climate zone preferences.
The screen messages for driver assistance features in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade can typically be adjusted through the vehicle’s settings menu, allowing customization of features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and parking assistance.
Safety-related screen messages in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade may include warnings for low fuel, low tire pressure, vehicle system malfunctions, and alerts for driver assistance features such as blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning.
Yes, screen messages specific to entertainment features in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade may include options for adjusting media playback settings, configuring Bluetooth connections, and accessing multimedia sources such as radio, CD, or auxiliary inputs.
Yes, you can typically adjust the brightness, contrast, and other display settings of the screen in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade through the settings menu, allowing customization for optimal visibility and comfort.
To set up screen messages for hands-free calling in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade, pair a compatible mobile device via Bluetooth and navigate to the phone settings menu to configure options for call management, contacts, and messaging.
Screen messages for adjusting seat and mirror settings in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade are typically accessible through the vehicle’s settings menu or by using dedicated buttons located on the door panels or driver’s seat.
Yes, screen messages related to vehicle diagnostics or system status in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade may include alerts for maintenance reminders, system check messages, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) indicating potential issues with vehicle systems.
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