2017 Cadillac Escalade Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size SUV that is both luxurious and powerful. It is the perfect blend of style, comfort, and capability. The Escalade shows off Cadillac’s signature style and attention to detail with its strong, commanding look. Inside the Escalade’s roomy cabin, you’ll find fine craftsmanship and high-end materials that make the ride luxurious and polished for up to eight people. The Escalade has a strong 6.2-liter V8 engine that gives it great speed and towing power. This makes it great for both daily commutes and longer trips. Equipped with advanced safety features and cutting-edge technology, like a responsive infotainment system and a rear-seat entertainment system, the 2017 Cadillac Escalade offers a seamless blend of luxury, versatility, and modern amenities, making sure that both drivers and passengers have a first-class experience.

Electrical System

Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses to protect against an electrical system overload.
Fuses also protect power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one of identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, there are some spare fuses and a fuse puller in the left instrument panel fuse block. The same amperage fuse can also be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible.

Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off?

Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools  and will then restart. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers. If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed.

Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as you can.

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

• The engine compartment fuse block is in the engine compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Lift the cover to access the fuse block.
  Caution: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
• A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse block.

Doors

Liftgate

Warning: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/ hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.

If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

• Close all of the windows.
• Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
• Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting.
• If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function.

Caution: To avoid damage to the liftgate or liftgate glass, make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Power Liftgate Operation

Warning: You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing.
Caution: Driving with an open and unsecured liftgate may result in damage to the power liftgate components.

The switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
The modes are:

• MAX: Opens to maximum height.
• 3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead objects such as a garage door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be opened all the way manually.
• OFF: Opens manually only.

Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, the liftgate will automatically reverse direction and move a short distance away from the obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the power liftgate operation can be used again. If the liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle, the power function will deactivate. After removing the obstructions, manually close the liftgate. This will allow normal power operation functions to resume. If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is closing, and an obstacle prevents the liftgate from completely closing, the horn will sound as an alert that the liftgate did not close. Pinch sensors are on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the vehicle and presses against a sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and stop at a partially open position. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the liftgate stops at when opening:

1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any liftgate button. Manually adjust the liftgate position if needed.
3. Press and hold   on the bottom edge of the liftgate next to the latch on the outside of the liftgate until the turn signals flash and a beep sound. This indicates the setting has been recorded.

The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum programmable height. If there is no light flash or sound, then the height adjustment may be too low.

Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System
The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system.

• Off: The alarm system is disarmed.
• On Solid: The vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.
• Fast Flash: The vehicle is unsecured. A door, the liftgate, or the hood is open.
• Slow Flash: The alarm system is armed.

Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor

In addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power sounder, inclination sensor, and intrusion sensor. The power sounder provides an audible alarm that is distinct from the vehicle’s horn. It has its own power source and can sound an alarm if the vehicle’s battery is compromised. The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses the movement of the vehicle, such as a change in vehicle orientation. The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle interior and can activate the alarm if it senses unauthorized entry into the vehicle’s interior. Do not allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent system and activating the intrusion sensor:

• Make sure all doors and windows are completely closed.
• Secure any loose items such as sunshades.
• Make sure there are no obstructions blocking the sensors in the front overhead console.
• Close DVD screens before leaving the vehicle.

Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition button is pressed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.

The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

• The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start the vehicle.
• If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the vehicle off and try again.
• If the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another transmitter or place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert it next to the center console storage area between the driver and front passenger seats.
• If the engine does not start with the other transmitter or when the transmitter is in the pocket/insert, the vehicle needs service. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new transmitter programmed to the vehicle.
• Do not leave the transmitter or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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