2021 Cadillac Escalade Warning Symbols | Cluster Guide
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade has a wide range of high-tech display options that raise the bar for luxury SUVs. The Instrument Cluster Guide is the most advanced technology inside the car. It is a carefully designed system that makes it easy for drivers to get important information about the car. This guide combines digital instruments with a sleek design to give you a full view of important information like the speed of your car, its fuel level, and directions for getting there. With display choices that can be changed, drivers can make their experience unique by putting the most important information first. This makes driving easier and safer. Cadillac is committed to innovation, and the Instrument Cluster Guide shows that. It combines cutting-edge technology with beautiful design to give drivers of the 2021 Escalade an experience like no other.
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Instrument Cluster
English Gauge Cluster Shown, Navigation, Augmented Reality, Night Vision, and Metric Similar
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Fuel Gauge
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
If equipped with a diesel engine, refer to the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
The cluster display layout can be changed. There are three selectable views:
Gauge: Displays information zones to the left and right of the speedometer.
Map: Displays a navigation map.
AR Camera: If equipped, displays a camera view in front of the vehicle.
Night Vision: If equipped, display the Night Vision camera onto the instrument cluster. See Night Vision System 0 292. To change the cluster configuration, touch on the touchscreen to the left of the instrument cluster. Select the desired option from the list. The cluster layout can also be selected using the infotainment display.
Touchscreen Display
There is a touchscreen to the left of the instrument cluster. Use it for the following:
Trip Information
Touch a to view the distance and average fuel economy for the current trip. View other trip information by swiping right or left on the touchscreen.
Touch and hold a to reset the current trip.
Instrument Cluster Layout
Touch b to view and select the available instrument cluster layouts.
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Touch HUD to select the height and brightness of the head-up display.
Augmented Reality Camera (AR)
If equipped, while navigating touch i to start Augmented Reality. This displays route guidance and upcoming turns as graphics on top of the front camera image that appears on the cluster display. If there is no active navigation, then the camera image will display without navigation overlays.
Night Vision
If equipped, touch c to select the sharpness and brightness of the night vision system.
Speed Information
The following options can be turned on or off using the infotainment display
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometre per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset.
Speed Sign
Shows sign information, which comes from a roadway database in the onboard navigation if equipped. The sign will show “− −” when there is no detected speed limit or the system is unavailable.
Speed Warning
The overspeeding area within the analog gauge is shown in red. In the digital speedometer, the digital number is shown in red.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in either kilometres per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometres or miles.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer shows how far the the vehicle has been driven since the trip The odometer was the last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC).
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Fuel Gauge
When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is left in the tank.
There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on.
When the indicator is empty, the low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.
Here are three things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge:
- It takes a little more, or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it took a little more, or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank.
- The gauge moves a little while turning a corner, speeding up, or braking.
- The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off.
These are normal conditions, none of which indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running.
This gauge is displayed on the infotainment display. If show in cluster is selected a digital value is shown on the instrument cluster in the left zone 2.
Oil pressure can vary with engine speed, outside temperature, coolant temperature, and oil viscosity.
On some models, the oil pump will vary engine oil pressure according to engine needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as the engine speed or load varies. This is normal. If the oil pressure warning light or Driver Information Center (DIC) message indicates oil pressure outside the normal operating range, check the vehicle’s oil as soon as possible.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle’s engine.
This gauge is displayed on the infotainment display. If show in cluster is selected a digital value is shown on the instrument cluster in the left zone 2.
While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the red area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Transmission Temperature Gauge
The transmission temperature gauge shows the transmission fluid temperature. If the gauge is reading in the red area and/or a message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle must be stopped and the cause checked. One possible cause is a low fluid level in the transmission.
This gauge is displayed on the infotainment display. If show in cluster is selected a digital value is shown on the instrument cluster in the left zone 2.
Caution
Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating, or the transmission can be damaged. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty.
Voltmeter Gauge
When the ignition is on, the voltmeter gauge indicates the battery voltage.
This gauge is displayed on the infotainment display. If show in cluster is selected a digital value is shown on the instrument cluster in the left zone 2.
When the engine is running, this gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The gauge can transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher reading. This is normal. If the vehicle is operating outside the normal operating range, the charging system light comes on. The voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode. This is normal.
Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at the engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power.
The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range. If the vehicle must be driven, turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.
Readings outside the normal operating range indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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Seat Belt Reminders
Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the center stack, below the infotainment screen.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their seat belt.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime comes on.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light
The vehicle may have a front passenger seat belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind passengers to fasten their seat belts.
Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the front passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.
If the front passenger seat belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.
The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may come on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt.
Second and Third Row Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light
The vehicle may have second and third-row passenger seat belt reminder lights.
When the vehicle is started, these lights come on solid to remind rear passengers to fasten their seat belts. Then each light may stay on solid or flash, and a chime may come on if the rear passenger remains unbuckled, or becomes unbuckled when the vehicle is moving. An X indicates the seat belt is not buckled.
A check mark indicates the seat belt is buckled. If all rear passenger seat belts are buckled, neither the chime nor the lights come on. For information on the front seat belt reminder lights, see “Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light” and “Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light” listed previously.
The rear passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may come on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. It is located on the center stack, below the infotainment screen. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 69 for important safety information. The overhead console has a passenger airbag status indicator.
When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, and the symbols for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, and the symbol for on or off, to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If the word ON, and the on symbol, are lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag is allowed to inflate. If the word OFF, and the off symbol, are lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, if there are no lights at all, or if the airbag readiness light is on, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service right away.
Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light for more information, including important safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. When this light comes on or is flashing, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays
a message. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a safe place to stop the vehicle.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
If equipped with a diesel engine, see the Duramax Diesel Supplement. This light is part of the vehicle’s emission control onboard diagnostic system. It is located on the center stack, below the infotainment screen. If this light is on while the engine is running, a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service. The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is in Service Mode.
Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable. Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on may prevent damage.
Caution
If the vehicle is driven continually with this light on, the emission control system may not work as well, the fuel economy may be lower, and the vehicle may not run smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Modifications to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the use of replacement tires that do not meet the original tire specifications, can cause this light to come on. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also affect the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test. See Accessories and Modifications.
If the light is flashing: A malfunction has been detected that could damage the emission control system and increase vehicle emissions. Diagnosis and service may be required. To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle speed and avoid hard accelerations and uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous guidelines and see your dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light is on steady: A malfunction has been detected. Diagnosis and service may be required. Check the following:
- If fuel has been added to the vehicle using the capless fuel funnel adapter, make sure that it has been removed. See “Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can” under Filling the Tank. The diagnostic system can detect if the adapter has been left installed in the vehicle, allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the adapter removed may turn off the light.
- Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient engine operation and poor driveability, which may go away once the engine is warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel brand. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If the light remains on, see your dealer.
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test, the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC
The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Connecting devices that are not used to perform an Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to service the vehicle may affect vehicle operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment 0 334. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if:
- The light is on when the engine is running.
- The light does not come on when the ignition is in Service Mode.
- Critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. If this happens, the vehicle will not be ready for inspection and might require several days of routine driving before the system is ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down, or if the vehicle has been recently serviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass or cannot be made ready for the test.
Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on to show that the light is working. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
If the light comes on and stays on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. This light may come on if the brake fluid is low. See Brake Fluid 0 354.
If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. The brake system has an electric brake boost. Vehicle speed may be limited when the brake system warning light comes on. The brake pedal might be harder to push, or the brake pedal may go closer to the floor. It could take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0 403.
Warning
The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash.
If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Electric Parking Brake Light
This light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system. A message may also be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the light does not come on or remains flashing, see your dealer.
FAQs
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade offers a comprehensive set of display features, including a digital instrument cluster, infotainment touchscreen, and heads-up display.
The instrument cluster in the 2021 Escalade boasts an impressive 14.2-inch diagonal display, providing drivers with clear and customizable information.
The instrument cluster displays essential driving information such as speed, fuel level, navigation directions, and various vehicle settings and alerts.
Yes, drivers can customize the layout and content of the instrument cluster display according to their preferences and needs.
The infotainment touchscreen in the 2021 Escalade measures an expansive 16.9 inches diagonally, providing easy access to entertainment, navigation, and vehicle settings.
The infotainment touchscreen allows users to control audio, climate settings, navigation, smartphone integration, and various other vehicle functions.
Yes, the infotainment system supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling seamless integration with smartphones for enhanced connectivity and functionality.
The heads-up display projects essential driving information onto the windshield, allowing drivers to view information such as speed, navigation directions, and safety alerts without taking their eyes off the road.
Yes, drivers can adjust the content and layout of the heads-up display to suit their preferences and optimize visibility while driving.
By projecting critical information directly into the driver’s line of sight, the heads-up display helps minimize distractions and keep attention focused on the road ahead, thereby enhancing overall driving safety.
Yes, the 2021 Escalade features advanced voice recognition technology, allowing drivers to control various vehicle functions and access information using natural voice commands.
Yes, passengers can interact with the infotainment system through touchscreen controls, enabling them to adjust audio settings, access navigation, and enjoy entertainment options.
Yes, the 2021 Escalade supports wireless connectivity for smartphones, allowing for convenient pairing and seamless integration without the need for cables.
In addition to the instrument cluster, infotainment touchscreen, and heads-up display, the 2021 Escalade may offer additional display features such as rear-seat entertainment screens for passengers’ enjoyment.
The advanced display technology in the 2021 Escalade enhances convenience, connectivity, and safety, providing drivers and passengers with a sophisticated and enjoyable driving experience.
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