Page 2 - ii; Introduction; Canadian Vehicle Owners; Propriétaires Canadiens
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 ii Introduction The names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appearing inthis manual including, but not limitedto, GM, the GM logo, CADILLAC,the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath,and ESCALADE are trademarksand/or service ma...
Page 3 - Using this Supplement; Index
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Introduction iii Using this Supplement This supplement containsinformation specific to the uniquecomponents of the vehicle. It doesnot explain everything you need toknow about the vehicle. Read thissupplement along with the ownermanual to learn about...
Page 4 - iv; NOTES
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 iv Introduction 2 NOTES
Page 5 - In Brief; Initial Drive Information; Performance and Maintenance; Transmission; Range Selection Mode
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Initial Drive Information Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hybrid Features High Voltage Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Fuel Economy Ga...
Page 6 - Automatic Transfer Case; Hybrid Features
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 1-2 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located tothe left of the instrument panelcluster. You can choose among fivedriving settings: 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in moststreet and highway situat...
Page 7 - Fuel Economy Gauge; United States; Auto Stop
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 In Brief 1-3 Fuel Economy Gauge United States Canada This gauge shows when the vehicleis operating at a fuel efficient point. Driving behavior that improves fuelefficiency makes the fuel indicatormove to the high efficiency band onthe fuel gauge. See...
Page 8 - Auto Start; Regenerative Braking
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 1-4 In Brief Engine OFF and AUTO STOPmodes are indicated on thetachometer display. When thetachometer needle indicates OFF,the engine is not running and willremain off until the ignition key isplaced in the START position or aremote vehicle start is ...
Page 9 - Service
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 In Brief 1-5 Battery This vehicle has a standard12-volt battery and a high voltagehybrid battery. When a newstandard 12-volt battery is needed,see your dealer for one that has thereplacement number shown on theoriginal battery's label. Only atrained ...
Page 11 - Seats and Restraints; Airbag System
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats andRestraints Airbag System Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Airbag System Replacing Airbag SystemParts After a Crash If an airbag inflates or the vehiclehas been in a cras...
Page 13 - Storage; Storage Compartments; Rear Storage
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 StorageCompartments Rear Storage Power Outlet AlternatingCurrent The vehicle may have a poweroutlet that can be used to plug inelectrical equipment that uses ...
Page 15 - Instruments and Controls; Information Displays; Vehicle Messages
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments andControls Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . 5-3Charging System Light...
Page 16 - Instrument Cluster; English version shown, Metric similar
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-2 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown, Metric similar
Page 17 - English Version shown, Metric; Metric
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Tachometer English Version shown, Metric similar When the gas engine is off and thekey is in the ON/RUN position, thetachometer indicates the state of thevehicle: . AUTO STOP position indicatesthat the vehicle is still ab...
Page 18 - Charging System Light; Engine Oil Pressure Light; WARNING; Lack of proper engine oil
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-4 Instruments and Controls White Zones: Decreased fuel efficiency driving behavior makesthe indicator display in the two whitezones. The indicator in the whitezone on the left side of the gaugeindicates decreased fuel efficiencywith a large amount ...
Page 19 - Coolant Temperature
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Information Displays Driver InformationCenter (DIC) Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press the trip/fuel button to displaythe Trip/Fuel Menu items. For moreitems see “ Driver Information Center (DIC) ” in the owner manual. Instantane...
Page 20 - Brake System Messages; SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM; Door Ajar Messages; HOOD OPEN
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-6 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage andCharging Messages SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM If the 12V battery system faults orfails this message will appear on theDIC. The battery/charging systemlight will appear in the instrumentpanel cluster....
Page 21 - Engine Oil Messages; Service Vehicle Messages; SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM; Transmission Messages; SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOPENGINE If engine oil pressure is low, thismessage will be displayed on theDIC. Stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and do not operate ituntil the cause of the low oilpressur...
Page 23 - Infotainment System
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 InfotainmentSystem Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction The vehicle has a navigation radiosystem. See the owner manual formore information. Press the CONFIG button on theradio to dis...
Page 25 - Climate Controls; Climate Control Systems
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Climate ControlSystems For more information on thevehicle's climate control system, see “ Climate Control System ” in the owner manual. Electric Air...
Page 27 - Driving and Operating; Driving Information; Steering
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving andOperating Driving Information Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Starting and Operating Starting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . 9-4Shifting Into ...
Page 28 - Starting the Vehicle
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-2 Driving and Operating Starting andOperating Starting the Vehicle { WARNING Exiting the vehicle, without firstshifting into P (Park), may causethe vehicle to move, and you orothers can be seriously injured.Because the vehicle has theAutomatic Engi...
Page 30 - Engine Coolant Heater
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-4 Driving and Operating Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater canprovide easier starting and betterfuel economy during enginewarm-up in cold weather conditionsat or below − 18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should beplugged in at...
Page 31 - Shifting Into Park
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-5 Shifting Into Park { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle canroll. If you have left the enginerunning, the vehicle can ...
Page 32 - Torque Lock
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-6 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with theEngine Running { WARNING It can be dangerous to leave thevehicle with the engine running.The vehicle could move suddenlyif the shift lever is not fully inP (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set....
Page 33 - Engine Exhaust
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-7 Engine Exhaust Running the VehicleWhile Parked It is better not to park with theengine running. But if you ever haveto, here are some things to know. { WARNING Exiting the vehicle, without firstshifting into P (Park), may ca...
Page 35 - Spinning the tires or
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-9 Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the enginerunning at high speed maydamage the transmission. Therepairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Be sure theengine is not running at highspeed when shif...
Page 36 - Manual Mode
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-10 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode controlsthe vehicle's transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus button to upshift or downshift sele...
Page 37 - Drive Systems; Driving on clean, dry; Front Axle
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-11 Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,you can send the engine's drivingpower to all four wheels for extratraction. Read the following beforeusing four-wheel drive. Notice: Driving on clean, dry...
Page 39 - Shifting the transmission
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVEmessage stays on, you should takethe vehicle to your dealer forservice. See Transmission Messages on page 5 ‑ 7 . Shifting Into Four-Wheel DriveHigh or AUTO (AutomaticFour-Wheel Drive) Turn the ...
Page 41 - Shifting Out of Neutral
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-15 7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is inN (Neutral) by shifting thetransmission to R (Reverse) forone second, then shift thetransmission to D (Drive) forone second. 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCE...
Page 42 - Brakes; Towing; Weight of the Trailer
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating Brakes Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking is a hybridtechnology that enables the electricdrive motor to operate as agenerator when coasting or braking.Energy from the moving vehiclerecharges the hybrid battery. The ...
Page 43 - Vehicle; Trailer Brakes
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-17 Use the following charts to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2WD 6.0 L V8 3.08 2 631 kg (5,800 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 4...
Page 45 - Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 46 - Vehicle Checks
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-2 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your OwnService Work { WARNING Never try to do your own serviceon hybrid components. You canbe injured and the vehicle can bedamaged if you try to do your ownservice work. Service and repairof these hybrid compo...
Page 48 - Engine Compartment Overview
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0 L V8 Engine
Page 50 - Use of the incorrect; Too much or too
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-6 Vehicle Care Automatic TransmissionFluid When to Check and ChangeAutomatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to checkthe transmission fluid level. Theonly reason for fluid loss is atransmission leak or overheating thetransmission. I...
Page 51 - Cold Check Procedure
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-7 Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as areference to determine if thetransmission has enough fluid to beoperated safely until a hot checkprocedure can be made. The hotcheck procedure is the mostaccurate method to check the ...
Page 52 - Hot Check Procedure
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-8 Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check thetransmission fluid level when thetransmission fluid temperature isbetween 60°C and 75°C (140°Fand 167°F). The hot check is the most accuratemethod to check the fluid level. Thehot c...
Page 53 - Consistency of Readings; If the pressure cap is not
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-9 Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at leasttwice using the procedure describedpreviously. Consistency (repeatablereadings) is important to maintainingproper fluid level. If readings are stillinconsistent, contact y...
Page 54 - Running the engine when
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-10 Vehicle Care When it is safe to lift the hood: A. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. DMCM Coolant Surge Tank/ Engine Coolant Surge Tank D. DMCM Cooling Hoses (Out of View) E. DMCM Coolant T...
Page 55 - Using coolant other than; Attempting to fill the
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Add Coolant to theDMCM Coolant Surge Tank If no problem has been found yet,check to see if coolant is visible inthe DMCM coolant surge tank.If coolant is visible, add pre ‐ mixed DEX-COOL coolant, available atyour dealer, a...
Page 57 - Using tap water, cooling; Power Steering Fluid; DANGER
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-13 6. Then replace the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap. Besure the pressure cap ishand-tight and fully seated. Notice: Using tap water, cooling system sealers or conditioners inan attempt to stop coolant leakscan damage the DMCM...
Page 58 - Vehicle Storage; When to Check Lubricant
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-14 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage { WARNING Batteries have acid that can burnyou and gas that can explode.You can be badly hurt if you arenot careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 31 for tips on working around a battery withoutgetting hurt. Infre...
Page 59 - Electrical System
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-15 Electrical System High Voltage Devices andWiring { WARNING Exposure to high voltage cancause shock, burns, and evendeath. The high voltage systemsin your vehicle can only beserviced by technicians withspecial training. High voltag...
Page 61 - Relays; Wheels and Tires; Tire Pressure
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-17 Relays Usage CABHTR PUMP Cabin Heater Pump COOL PUMP Coolant Pump 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 Wheels...
Page 62 - When to Check
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-18 Vehicle Care For additional information regardinghow much weight your vehicle cancarry, and an example of the Tireand Loading Information label, see “ Vehicle Load Limits ” in the owner manual. How you load your vehicleaffects vehicle handling...
Page 63 - Tire sealant materials are
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-19 When a low tire pressure conditionis detected, the TPMS will illuminatethe low tire pressure warningsymbol located on the instrumentpanel cluster. If the warning lightcomes on, stop as soon as possibleand inflate the tires to ther...
Page 66 - Tire Rotation
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-22 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every12 000 km (7,500 miles). Any time you notice unusualwear, rotate your tires as soonas possible and check wheelalignment. Also check fordamaged tires or wheels. See “ When It Is Time for N...
Page 67 - If a Tire Goes Flat
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-23 If a Tire Goes Flat Your vehicle has a tire inflator kit.There is no spare tire, no tirechanging equipment, and no placeto store a tire. It is unusual for a tire to blow outwhile you are driving, especially ifyou maintain your tir...
Page 69 - Tire Sealant
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-25 The kit includes: A. Air Compressor B. Tire Sealant Canister C. Power Plug D. On/Off Button E. Pressure Gauge F. Air Only Hose (Black) G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handlinginstructions on the l...
Page 71 - If the recommended
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-27 Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached afterapproximately 25 minutes, thevehicle should not be drivenfarther. The tire is too severelydamaged and the tire sealant andcompressor kit cannot inflate thetire. Remove the...
Page 75 - Jump Starting
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-31 Storing the Tire Sealantand Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kitis located under the storage tray onthe driver side trim panel (over therear wheelhouse). To access the tire sealant andcompressor kit: 1. Remove the tr...
Page 76 - Ignoring these steps; Only use vehicles with
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-32 Vehicle Care If the vehicle's 12 ‐ volt battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Use thefollowing steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous becaus...
Page 77 - If you leave the radio or
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-33 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during thejump starting procedure, theycould be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by thewarranty. Always turn off theradio and other accessories whenjump starting the v...
Page 79 - If the jumper cables are; Jumper Cable Removal
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-35 to the remote negative ( − ) terminal on the vehicle with thedead battery. 10. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the remote negative ( − ) terminal, on the vehicle with the deadbattery. 11. Now start the vehicle...
Page 81 - Dinghy Towing; Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-37 Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on theground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged.The repairs would not be coveredby the vehicle warranty. Do nottow the vehicle wit...
Page 82 - Dolly Towing
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-38 Vehicle Care 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed isfirmly attached to the towingvehicle. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key — the steering wheel will still turn. Dolly Towing – Front Towing (Front W...
Page 83 - Two
Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Vehicle Care 10-39 4. Firmly set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ” in the owner manual. { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drivevehicle's transfer case intoN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll even if the transmission isin P (Park). The driv...
Page 84 - Four; Appearance Care; Exterior Care
Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-40 Vehicle Care Four ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dollytow a four-wheel-drive vehicle fromthe rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dollymanufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto th...
Page 85 - Service and Maintenance; Scheduled Maintenance; Once a Year
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service andMaintenance Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Recommended Fluids,Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2 ScheduledMaintenance In...
Page 86 - Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts; Recommended Fluids and Lubricants; Usage
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 11-2 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer. See the ownermanual for the other fluids and lub...
Page 87 - Technical Data; Vehicle Data
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3
Page 88 - Capacities and Specifications; Application
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and FilterReplacement) 10.9 L 11.5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.7 L 2...
Page 89 - Engine Specifications; Engine Drive Belt Routing
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.0L V8 J Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing
Page 91 - INDEX
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 INDEX i-1 A Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-7 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 B Battery...
