Cadillac 2010 Escalade Hybrid - Manual

Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of theinstrument panel cluster. You can choose amongfive driving settings: 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) : This setting is ide...

Hybrid Features Hybrid Safety Information This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and ahigh-voltage hybrid battery. Only a trained servicetechnician with the proper knowledge and tools shouldinspect, test, or replace the hybrid battery. See yourdealer/retailer if the hybrid battery needs service...

Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Start the engine as you would any other engine. See “ Starting the Engine ” in the owner manual for more information on starting. The hybrid system provides veryquiet engine starting. If pulling a trailer with trailerbrakes, see Towing a Trailer o n p a g e 5 ‑ 8 ...

The braking system is computer controlled and blendsthe regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulicdisc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration.Because the controller applies the hydraulic brakesthrough its high pressure accumulator, you mayoccasionally hear the motor driven pump w...

Storage Areas Power Outlet Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be usedto plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximumlimit of 150 watts. The power outlet islocated in the rear cargoarea on the driver side. An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is inuse...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle Starting the Vehicle { WARNING: Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting intoP (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and youor others can be seriously injured. Because thevehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stopfeature, the vehicle ’ s engine might seem to b...

EV Mode The vehicle also has an Electric Vehicle (EV) modewhich uses only the electric motor to move the vehicle.With light acceleration, the vehicle will drive inEV mode. EV mode is unavailable when the vehicle isout of fuel. If increased acceleration is required, or the vehiclereaches approximatel...

Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send theengine's driving power to all four wheels for extratraction. Read the following before using four-wheeldrive. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low foran extended period of time ma...

Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High orAUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel High or AUTOposition. This can be done at any speed, except whenshifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. The indicator lightwill flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift iscompleted. Shif...

Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel DriveHigh, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High, the vehicle mustbe stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with thetransmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition in ON/RUN.The preferred method for shifting out of Four-W...

7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmissionto R (Reverse) for one second, then shift thetransmission to D (Drive) for one second. 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY, which will turn the engine off. 9. Place the transmission shift lever...

Shifting Into Park { WARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besure the vehicle will ...

Leaving the Vehicle With the EngineRunning { WARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with theengine running. The vehicle could move suddenlyif the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with theparking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer caseis in N (Neutral), the...

Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up in coldweather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at leastfour hours before starting. An internal thermostat inthe plug-end o...

Climate Controls For more information on the vehicle's climate controlsystem, see “ Climate Control System ” in the owner manual. Electric Air Conditioning Compressor This hybrid vehicle has a electrically powered airconditioning compressor. This allows for continuous airconditioning operation and p...

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 4-3

Tachometer United States Version shown, Canada similar When the gas engine is off and the key is in theON/RUN position, the tachometer indicates the state ofthe vehicle: . AUTO STOP position indicates that the vehicle isstill able to move and the engine could restart, byan Auto Start, at any time. ....

Fuel Economy Gage United States Canada This gage displays how efficiently the vehicle is beingdriven. There are three zones on the drive efficiency gage. Green Zone : Fuel efficient driving behavior makes the indicator display in the green zone on the gage. White Zones : Decreased fuel efficiency dr...

Oil Pressure Light { WARNING: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Theengine can become so hot that it catches fire.Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soonas possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs wou...

Driver Information Center (DIC) Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press the trip/fuel button to display the Trip/Fuel Menuitems. For more items see “ DIC Operation and Displays ” in the owner manual. Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE) This display normally shows instantaneous fueleconomy. When the vehicle is in Au...

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE If engine oil pressure is low, this message will bedisplayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and do not operate it until the cause ofthe low oil pressure has been corrected. Check your oillevel as soon as possible and have your vehicleserviced. See...

Audio System(s) Navigation/Radio System The vehicle has a navigation radio system. See theowner manual for more information. Press the CONFIG button on the radio to display thehybrid screen. The screen shows: . Auto Stop . Battery Charging . Engine Idle . 2 ‐ Wheel and 4 ‐ Wheel Drive Modes for: ‐ E...

Your Driving, the Road, and theVehicle Electric Power Steering This vehicle has On-Demand Electric-Assist PowerSteering instead of conventional full-time hydraulicpower steering. It uses electricity supplied by the samebattery which is re-charged by the regenerative brakingsystem. Because the system...

Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing: . What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer'srecommendations. . What is the distance that will be travelled? Somevehicles have restrictions on how far and how longthey c...

Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off theGround) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmissioncould be damaged. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow thevehicle with the rear wheels on th...

6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are lockedinto the straight position. { WARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer caseinto N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll evenif the transmission is in P (Park). The driver orothers could ...

Service Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING: Never try to do your own service on hybridcomponents. You can be injured and the vehiclecan be damaged if you try to do your own servicework. Service and repair of these hybridcomponents should only be performed by atrained service technician with the p...

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To order theproper service manual, see “ Service Publications Ordering Information ” in the owner manual. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attem...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see: 6-4

A. See “ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ” in the owner manual. B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM). See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 9 . C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “ Engine Oil ” in the owner manual. D. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 ‑ 5 ....

How to Check Automatic TransmissionFluid Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of thefluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts orexhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluidcould cause the transmission to overheat. Be sureto...

3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify thereading. 5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as ...

5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not withinthe HOT band, and the transmission temperatureis between 60°C and 75°C (140°F and 167°F), addor drain fluid as necessary to bring the level intothe HOT band. If the fluid level is low, add onl...

If the level cannot be kept at the FULL COLD level,your vehicle may need service. See yourdealer/retailer. 6. Then replace the DMCM coolant surgetank pressure cap. Besure the pressure capis hand-tight and fullyseated. Notice: Using tap water, cooling system sealers or conditioners in an attempt to s...

Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does notcorrect a leak. If fluid is added when the linings areworn, there will be too much fluid when new brakelinings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on the brakehydraulic system. { WARNING: If too much brake...

What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealedcontainer. See “ Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ” in the owner manual. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the areaaround the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirtfrom entering the reservoir. { WARNING: With the wrong kind ...

Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitchedwarning sound when the brake pads are worn and newpads are needed. The sound can come and go or beheard all the time the vehicle is moving, except whenapplying the brake pedal firmly. { WARN...

Battery This vehicle has a standard 12 ‐ volt battery and a high ‐ voltage hybrid battery. Refer to the replacement number on the original batterylabel when a new standard 12 ‐ volt battery is needed. Only a trained service technician with the properknowledge and tools should inspect, test, orreplac...

Jump Starting { WARNING: Personal injury, death, or damage to the vehiclecan result if you try jump starting or using abattery charger on the high voltage hybrid battery.Use only the 12-volt battery for jump starting andcharging. If the vehicle's 12 ‐ volt battery has run down, you may want to use a...

10. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the remote negative ( − ) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few ...

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good bat...

When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to change the lubricant. See “ Scheduled Maintenance ” in the owner manual. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See “ Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ” in the owner...

Underhood Fuse Block Hybrid Auxiliary Underhood Fuse Block The hybrid underhood fuse block is located in theengine compartment near the front of the vehicle. Liftthe cover for access to the fuse/relay block. See Engine Compartment Overview o n p a g e 6 ‑ 4 for more information on its location. For ...

J ‐ Case Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRANS PUMP Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 CAB HTR PMP Cab Heater Pump Relays Usage FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay FAN MID 1 Cooling Fan Mid 1 FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Relay FAN MID 2 Cooling Fan Mid 2 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control T...

A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label isattached to your vehicle. This label shows yourvehicle's original equipment tires and the correctinflation pressures for your tires when they are cold.The recommended cold tire inflation pressure, shownon the label, is the minimum amount of air...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver whena low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors aremounted onto each tire and wheel assembly. The TPMSsensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle's tiresand ...

Compressor Kit (Without Selector Switch) on page 6 ‑ 43 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selector Switch) on page 6 ‑ 43 . TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction,...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace oneor more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions inthe ...

5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds,or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, whichmay take up to 30 seconds to sound, confirms thatthe sensor identification code has been matched tothis tir...

When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotationpattern shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front andrear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. See “ Loading Your Vehicle ” in the Index of the owner manual for an example of thelabel and...

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place and stopping. Thendo this: 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See “ Hazard Warning Flashers ” in the Index of the owner manual. 2. Park the vehicle. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in...

Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on thelabel adhered to the sealant canister. Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealantcanister. The sealant canister should be replaced beforeits expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters areavailable at your local dealer/r...

Remove the sealant and compressor kit with aselector switch by lifting upward on the yellow tabto release the unit. 4. Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its plastic tray assembly. To store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse thesteps. Appearance Care Vehicle Care/Appearance Materia...

Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities English Metric Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and FilterReplacement) 11.5 qt 10.9 L Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.9 qt 2.7 L 6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System 18.3 qt 17.3 L Fuel Tank 24.5 gal 92.7 L *Trans...

Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Check the sealant expiration date printed on theinstruction label of the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kitat least once a year. See your dealer/retailer for areplacement canister. Recommended Fluids andLubricants Fluids identifi...