2018 Cadillac Escalade Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV that is the epitome of style, speed, and luxury. The Escalade looks confident and gets people’s attention on the road because of how big and bold it is. Its roomy and luxurious cabin can fit up to eight people and is made with high-quality materials, fine craftsmanship, and the latest technology. The Escalade has a strong 6.2-liter V8 engine that gives it a lot of speed and lets it pull a lot of weight. Even though it’s big, the Escalade’s ride is smooth and comfortable, and it moves well. It has a number of advanced safety features and driver-assist technologies that make every trip worry-free. The 2018 Cadillac Escalade is the best choice in the full-size luxury SUV market because it is both luxurious and fast.

SEATS AND RESTRAINTS

Head Restraints

Front Seats
The vehicle’s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
Warning: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

Second Row Seats
The vehicle’s second-row seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The second-row seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

Third Row Seats
The third-row seat head restraint can be lowered to allow for better visibility when the rear seat is unoccupied. To lower the head restraint, press the
button located on the top of the
seatback and push the head
restraint down.
Return the lowered head restraint to the upright position until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure it is locked.  If you are installing a child restraint in the third-row seat.

Front Seats

Power Seat Adjustment
Uplevel Seat Adjustment

Warning: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

If equipped, the ignition must be on to use all uplevel seat features.

Base Seat Adjustment

To adjust the seat:

• Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
• Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
• Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

Lumbar Adjustment

Lumbar and Bolster Support

To adjust lumbar support:

• Press and hold the control forward to increase or rearward to decrease upper and lower lumbar support at the same time.
• Press and hold the control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support.
• Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.

To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:

• Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to lumbar support on the infotainment display.
• Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust the lumbar forward or rearward.
• Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust the lumbar up or down.

To adjust bolster support, if equipped:

• Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to bolster support on the infotainment display.
• Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support inward or outward.

Upper Shoulder Support
To adjust upper shoulder support, if equipped:

• Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) to scroll to upper shoulder support on the infotainment display.
• Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3) to adjust shoulder support forward or rearward.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the seatback:

• Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
• Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

Warning

• Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the seat belts cannot do their job.
• The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
• The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
• For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the seat belt properly.
• Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

General Information

• Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle.
• Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance. It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed.
• Your dealer has trained technicians who can perform required maintenance using genuine replacement parts. They have up-to-date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours, courtesy transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service needs.
• Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like
  tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
  Caution

   

  • Damage caused by improper maintenance can lead to costly repairs and may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are important to keep the vehicle in good working condition.
  • Do not have chemical flushes that are not approved by GM performed on the vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that are not approved by GM could damage the vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that are not covered by the vehicle warranty.
• The Tire Rotation and Required Services are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is recommended to have your dealer perform these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
• Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more frequent checks and services.

Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance

This vehicle comes with Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select services when scheduled in accordance with the owner’s manual, including:

• Oil changes are based on the vehicle’s oil life monitor system.
• Tire rotation every 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
• Passenger compartment air filter replacement.
• Multi-point vehicle inspection (MPVI) performed by a qualified technician.

Cadillac requires that all Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance services be performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer.

Maintenance Schedule

Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop

• Check the engine oil level.

Once a Month

• Check the tire inflation pressures.
• Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.

Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed.

Power Take Off (PTO) and Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used with the PTO equipment or used in a way that requires extended idle time, one hour of use shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi).

FAQ’s