Cadillac Escalade Two-mode Hybrid 2009 User manual

Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1
Restraint System Check .............................. 1-2
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Storage Areas ........................................... 2-2
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ............. 2-3
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Climate Controls ........................................ 3-2
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators .......... 3-3
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................... 3-7
Audio System(s) ........................................ 3-9
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 4-2
Towing ..................................................... 4-2
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-2
Checking Things Under the Hood ................. 5-3
Four-Wheel Drive ..................................... 5-21
Electrical System ...................................... 5-22
Tires ...................................................... 5-24
Capacities and Specifications ..................... 5-51
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Index ................................................................ 1
2009 Cadillac Escalade Two-mode Hybrid M

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the CADILLAC Crest & Wreath, and the name
Escalade are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
The information in this manual supplements the owner
manual. This manual includes the latest information
at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make
changes after that time without further notice.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Introduction
Your hybrid SUV is designed to be more fuel efficient
than the standard SUV, which results in reduced carbon
dioxide emissions.
Using this Supplement
This supplement contains information specific to the
hybrid components of the vehicle. It does not explain
everything you need to know about the vehicle.
Read this supplement along with the owner manual to
learn about the vehicle’s features and controls.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back of this supplement. It is an alphabetical list of
what is in the supplement, and the page number where
you will find it.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25785841 A First Printing
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2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Restraint System Check ...................................1-2
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash ........................................................1-2
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
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Restraint System Check
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash,
the vehicle’s sensing system may command the
automatic hybrid battery disconnect to open. When the
battery disconnect is open, the hybrid battery will be
off and the vehicle will not start.
The airbag readiness light and/or SERVICE HYBRID
SYSTEM message may come on in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See “Airbag Readiness Light”
in the owner manual and Driver Information Center
(DIC) on page 3-7 for more information.
To operate the vehicle, the automatic hybrid battery
disconnect must be reconnected by a qualified service
technician and sensing system parts will need to be
replaced. Have the vehicle serviced right away.
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Storage Areas ..................................................2-2
Power Outlet Alternating Current .......................2-2
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle .................2-3
Starting the Vehicle ........................................2-3
Active Fuel Management™ ..............................2-5
Automatic Transmission Operation ....................2-6
Four-Wheel Drive ...........................................2-9
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-14
Regenerative Braking ....................................2-16
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-16
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Storage Areas
Power Outlet Alternating Current
The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used
to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum
limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is located
in the rear cargo area on
the driver side.
An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in
use. The light comes on when the ignition is in ON/RUN
and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged
into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.
The indicator light does not come on when the ignition
is in LOCK/OFF or if no equipment is plugged into
the outlet.
If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts, or
a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off
the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset
the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on.
The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or
less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not
detected.
The power outlet is not designed for the following
electrical equipment and may not work properly if these
items are plugged into the power outlet:
•Equipment with high initial peak wattage such as:
compressor-driven refrigerators and electric
power tools.
•Other equipment requiring an extremely stable
power supply such as: microcomputer-controlled
electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
See High Voltage Devices and Wiring on page 5-3.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
Starting the Vehicle
{CAUTION:
Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into
P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you
or others can be seriously injured. Because the
vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop
feature, the vehicle’s engine might seem to be
shut off when you come to a complete stop.
However, once the brake pedal is released, the
vehicle can move. The vehicle’s engine can also
restart at any time.
Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF,
before exiting the vehicle.
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
very quiet engine starting. If pulling a trailer with trailer
brakes, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-8 for more
information.
Auto Stop
The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After a successful
engine start, the engine may turn off and operate in
the Auto Stop mode. Some of the vehicle conditions
that allow the engine to stop running and enter the
Auto Stop mode are:
•Ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
•The hood is closed.
•The gear selector is in P (Park), N (Neutral) or
D (Drive).
•The hybrid battery is at an acceptable state of
charge.
•The hybrid battery voltage, temperature or power
limits are not exceeded. In very hot conditions,
Auto Stop may be unavailable until the hybrid
battery has cooled.
•The engine is at operating temperature.
If you are on an incline, the hybrid drive motor can help
keep the vehicle from rolling backwards, even if the
engine is in Auto Stop.
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With your foot off the brake and the vehicle on
level ground, the hybrid drive motor may cause the
vehicle to roll slowly forward, even when the engine is
in Auto Stop.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal until you are
ready for the vehicle to move.
Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on
the tachometer display. When the tachometer needle
indicates OFF, the engine is not running and will remain
off until the ignition key is placed in the START
position or a remote vehicle start is performed. When
the tachometer needle indicates AUTO STOP, the hybrid
system is on, the engine is not running, but may Auto
Start at any time without notice. See Tachometer
on page 3-4 for more information.
A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in
Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is
not in the LOCK/OFF position. Always turn the ignition
switch to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the
ignition switch when exiting the vehicle.
Auto Start
The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The engine
will remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicle
conditions require the engine to run. The near-instant
starting of the engine from Auto Stop mode is called
Auto Start. Some of the vehicle conditions that
may cause the engine to Auto Start are:
•The hood is opened.
•The gear selector is in M (Manual Mode) or
R (Reverse).
•The hybrid battery state of charge is too low.
•The hybrid battery voltage, temperature or power
limits are exceeded.
•The engine is not at operating temperature.
•Acceleration demands require the use of the engine.
2-4

EV Mode
The vehicle also has an EV mode which uses only the
electric motor to move the vehicle. Depending on
the state of battery charge, the vehicle can travel up to
two miles (3.2 km) in EV mode. EV mode is unavailable
when the vehicle is out of fuel.
With light acceleration, the vehicle will drive in EV mode.
If increased acceleration is required, or the vehicle
reaches approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), the engine
will start automatically. The engine shuts off at speeds
below 25 mph (40 km/h) unless the transmission is
in M (Manual Mode) or Auto Stop is disabled.
During heavy acceleration, both the engine and
hybrid electric motors supply power. A sensation similar
to a transmission gear change can be felt as the
transmission changes modes. Engine RPM may remain
above 4,000 RPM for a longer period during hard
acceleration.
Active Fuel Management™
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel
Management™. This system allows the engine to
operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending
on the driving conditions.
When less power is required, such as cruising at a
constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the
half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better
fuel economy. When greater power demands are
required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing, or
merging onto a freeway, the system will maintain
full-cylinder operation.
If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management™
indicator, see DIC Operation and Displays in the index
of the Owner Manual for more information on using
this display.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator
within the instrument panel cluster.
There are several different positions for the shift lever.
See “Range Selection Mode” later in this section.
P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the
best position to use when you start the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.
When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has
a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the
effort to shift out of P (Park). See “Shifting Into P (Park)”
in the Index of vehicle’s owner manual for more
information.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly
level ground, always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park in the Owner Manual. If you are pulling a
trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-8.
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