Page 2 - ii; Canadian Vehicle Owners; Propriétaires Canadiens; Using this Supplement; Index
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 - In Brief; Initial Drive Information; Performance and Maintenance; Transmission; Range Selection Mode
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 4 - Automatic Transfer Case; Hybrid Features
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 1-2 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is locatedto the left of the instrument panelcluster. You can choose amongfive driving settings: 2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in moststreet and highway situat...
Page 5 - Fuel Economy Gauge; Metric; Auto Stop
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 In Brief 1-3 Fuel Economy Gauge Metric English 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 Fuel ...
Page 6 - Auto Start; Regenerative Braking
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 1-4 In Brief A chime will sound if the driver dooris opened while in Auto Stop as areminder that the ignition switch isnot in the LOCK/OFF position.Always turn the ignition switch toLOCK/OFF and remove the keyfrom the ignition switch when exitingthe ...
Page 7 - Service
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 In Brief 1-5 Battery This vehicle has a standard 12-voltbattery and a high voltage hybridbattery. When a new standard12-volt battery is needed, seeyour dealer for one that has thereplacement number shown onthe original battery's label. Only atrained ...
Page 8 - NOTES
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 1-6 In Brief 2 NOTES
Page 9 - Seats and Restraints; Airbag System
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 11 - Storage; Storage Compartments; Rear Storage
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 13 - Instruments and Controls; Information Displays; Vehicle Messages
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments andControls Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . 5-3Charging System Light...
Page 14 - Instrument Cluster; English Version Shown, Metric Similar
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 5-2 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English Version Shown, Metric Similar
Page 15 - English Version Shown, Metric
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Instruments and Controls 5-3 Tachometer English Version Shown, Metric Similar When the ignition is in ON/RUN thetachometer indicates the vehiclestatus: When pointing to AUTO STOP, thevehicle is on and can move, theengine could AUTO START at anytime. ...
Page 16 - Charging System Light; Engine Oil Pressure Light; WARNING; Lack of proper engine oil
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 5-4 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light This 12 ‐ volt battery light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned toON/RUN, but the engine is notrunning, as a check to show it isworking. It should go out once the enginehas been started. If...
Page 17 - Coolant Temperature
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 18 - Brake System Messages; SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM; Door Ajar Messages; HOOD OPEN
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 5-6 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage andCharging Messages SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM If the 12-volt battery system faults orfails this message will appear on theDIC. The battery/charging systemlight will appear in the instrumentpanel clus...
Page 19 - Engine Oil Messages; Service Vehicle Messages; SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM; Transmission Messages; SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 operateit until the cause of the low oilpressur...
Page 21 - Infotainment System; Introduction; Infotainment
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Infotainment System 7-1 InfotainmentSystem Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction Infotainment The vehicle has a navigation radiosystem. See the owner manual formore information. Press the CONFIG button on th...
Page 23 - Climate Controls; Climate Control Systems
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 25 - Driving and Operating; Driving Information; Steering
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 26 - Starting the Vehicle
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 28 - Engine Coolant Heater
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 29 - Shifting Into Park
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-5 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store thecord as it was before to keepit away from moving engineparts. If you do not, it could bedamaged. The length of time the heater shouldremain plugged in depends ons...
Page 30 - Torque Lock
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 31 - Engine Exhaust
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 33 - Spinning the tires
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 34 - Manual Mode
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 35 - Drive Systems; Driving on clean, dry; Front Axle
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 37 - Shifting the transmission
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-13 Shifting Into Four-Wheel DriveHigh or AUTO (AutomaticFour-Wheel Drive) Turn the knob to the Four-WheelHigh or AUTO position. This can bedone at any speed, except whenshifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low.The indicator light w...
Page 39 - Shifting Out of Neutral; Brakes
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-15 Shifting Out of Neutral To shift the transfer case out ofN (Neutral): 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off, and shift thetransmission to N (Neutral)...
Page 40 - Towing; Weight of the Trailer
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 9-16 Driving and Operating Because the controller applies thehydraulic brakes through its highpressure accumulator, you mayoccasionally hear the motor drivenpump when it recharges the system.This is normal. In the event of a controller problem,the b...
Page 41 - Vehicle; Trailer Brakes
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Driving and Operating 9-17 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2WD 6.0L V8 3.08 2 631 kg (5,800 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 4WD 6.0L V8 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the tot...
Page 43 - Vehicle Care
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 44 - Vehicle Checks
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 46 - Engine Compartment Overview
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0L V8 Engine
Page 47 - Use of the incorrect
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-5 A. See “ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ” in the owner manual. B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM). See Drive Motor/Generator ControlModule (DMCM) CoolingSystem on page 10 ‑ 8 . C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “ Engi...
Page 48 - Too much or too
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-6 Vehicle Care How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage thetransmission. Too much canmean that some of the fluid couldcome out and fall on hot engineparts or exhaust system parts,starting a fire. Too...
Page 49 - Hot Check Procedure
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-7 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 4 for more information. 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way, waitthree seconds, and then pull i...
Page 50 - Consistency of Readings; If the pressure cap is
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-8 Vehicle Care 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on thedipstick. If the fluid level is notwithin the HOT band, and thetransmission temperature isbetween 60°C and 75°C(140°F and 167°F), add ordrain fluid as necessary to bri...
Page 51 - Running the engine when
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-9 “ Engine Coolant ” and “ Cooling System ” in the owner manual for more information. 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 Tan...
Page 52 - Using coolant other than; Attempting to fill the
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-10 Vehicle Care 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 53 - Using tap water, cooling
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-11 surge tank pressure cap andDMCM cooling hoses, are nolonger hot. Turn the DMCMcoolant surge tank pressure capslowly counterclockwise (left)about one full turn. Wait30 seconds. 2. Then keep turning the DMCM coolant surge tank press...
Page 54 - Transfer Case; When to Check Lubricant; How to Check Lubricant
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-12 Vehicle Care If an airbag inflates or the vehiclehas been in a crash, the vehicle'ssensing system might command theautomatic hybrid battery disconnectto open. See Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash onpage 3 ‑ 1 for more information. {...
Page 55 - When to Change Lubricant; What to Use; Electrical System
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-13 When to Change Lubricant See “ Scheduled Maintenance ” in the owner manual to determine howoften to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 ‑ 2 to determine what kind of lubrican...
Page 56 - Fuses
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-14 Vehicle Care The vehicle also has a special fusein the battery box for the 300-voltbatteries. If this fuse has failed andneeds to be replaced, the vehiclewill be disabled and you will needto have the vehicle repaired byyour dealer. Do not atte...
Page 58 - Wheels and Tires; Tire Pressure; Neither tire; When to Check
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-16 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of airpressure to operate effectively. Notice: Neither tire underinflation noroverinflation is good.Underinflated tires, or tiresthat do not have enough air,can result i...
Page 60 - Tire sealant materials are
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-18 Vehicle Care The TPMS can warn about alow tire pressure condition butit does not replace normal tiremaintenance. See “ Tire Inspection, ” “ Tire Rotation ” and “ Tires ” in the owner manual for more information. Notice: Tire sealant materials ...
Page 62 - Tire Rotation; Tire; If a Tire Goes Flat
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-20 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every12 000 km (7,500 mi). Any time unusual wear isnoticed, rotate the tires assoon as possible and check thewheel alignment. Also check fordamaged tires or wheels. See “ When It Is Time for N...
Page 65 - Tire Sealant
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-23 Read and follow all of the tiresealant and compressor kitinstructions. 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 (Cle...
Page 66 - If the recommended
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-24 Vehicle Care Do not remove any objects thathave penetrated the tire. 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storagelocation. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit onpage 10 ‑ 29 . Make sure the on/off button (D)is in ...
Page 67 - Roadside
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-25 the accessory power outlet andunscrew the inflating hose fromthe tire valve. See “ Roadside Assistance Program ” or “ Roadside Service ” in the owner manual. 10. Press the on/off button (D) to turn the tire sealant andcompressor k...
Page 71 - Jump Starting
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-29 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 72 - Ignoring these steps; Only use a vehicle that; If any accessories are left
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-30 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 74 - If the jumper cables are
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-32 Vehicle Care { WARNING Fans or other moving engineparts can injure you badly. Keepyour hands away from movingparts once the engine is running. 6. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missinginsulation. If they do, you couldget a s...
Page 75 - Jumper Cable Removal
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-33 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( − ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and RemoteNegative ( − ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal To disconnect t...
Page 76 - Dinghy Towing; If the vehicle is; Dolly Towing; Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-34 Vehicle Care Here are some important things toconsider before recreational vehicletowing: . What is the towing capacityof the towing vehicle? Besure to read the towvehicle manufacturer'srecommendations. . What is the distance that will betrave...
Page 77 - Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-35 Two-wheel drive vehicles shouldnot be towed with the rear wheelson the ground. Two-wheel drivetransmissions have no provisionsfor internal lubrication while beingtowed. To dolly tow a two ‐ wheel ‐ drive vehicle, the vehicle must ...
Page 78 - Two
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 10-36 Vehicle Care After towing, see “ Shifting Out of N (Neutral) ” under Four-Wheel Drive on page 9 ‑ 11 . Dolly Towing – Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) Two ‐ Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dollytow a two-wheel drive...
Page 79 - Appearance Care; Exterior Care
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Vehicle Care 10-37 { WARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drivevehicle's transfer case intoN (Neutral) can cause the vehicleto roll even if the transmission isin P (Park). The driver or otherscould be injured. Make sure theparking brake is firmly set befor...
Page 81 - Service and Maintenance
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service andMaintenance Recommended Fluids,Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Page 82 - Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts; Recommended Fluids and Lubricants; Usage
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 83 - Technical Data; Vehicle Data
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3
Page 84 - Capacities and Specifications; Engine Specifications
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 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 85 - Engine Drive Belt Routing
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing
Page 87 - INDEX
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012 INDEX i-1 A Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-7 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 B Battery...
