Cadillac 2012 Escalade Hybrid, Manual

Page 1: ...ent System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving Information 9 1 Starting and Operating 9 2 Engine Exhaust 9 7 Automatic Transmission...

Page 2: ...reference Your hybrid SUV is designed to be more fuel efficient than the standard SUV which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions Canadian Vehicle Owners Propri taires Canadiens A French langua...

Page 3: ...o the M Manual position The current range will appear next to the M This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible As an example when 3 Third gear is selected 1 First through 3 T...

Page 4: ...rive Low if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud deep snow and while climbing or descending steep hills N Neutral Shift the vehicle s transfer case to N Neutral only when towing the vehicle...

Page 5: ...th trailer brakes see Trailer Towing on page 9 16 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 St...

Page 6: ...of fuel For more information on Auto Stop Auto Start and EV Mode see Starting the Vehicle on page 9 2 Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking enables the electric drive motor to operate as a genera...

Page 7: ...ry to do your own service on hybrid components You can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work Service and repair of these hybrid components should only be per...

Page 8: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 1 6 In Brief 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 9: ...tery disconnect is open the hybrid battery will be off and the vehicle will not start The airbag readiness light and or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM warning message may come on in the Driver Information Cent...

Page 10: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 3 2 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 11: ...ipment 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...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...conomy Gauge 5 3 Charging System Light 5 4 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 4 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC 5 5 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages 5 5 Battery Voltage and Charging Messa...

Page 14: ...late 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 5 2 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Instrument Cluster English Version Shown Metric Similar All manuals and user guides at all guid...

Page 15: ...r minute rpm The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s during AUTO STOP mode when the engine is shutting off and restarting A slight bump may be felt when the transmission is determining the mo...

Page 16: ...ith the light on be certain to turn off all the accessories Engine Oil Pressure Light WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low The engine can become so hot that it catches fire Someone c...

Page 17: ...oolant Temperature Press the vehicle information button until COOLANT TEMP displays This display shows the temperature of the engine coolant in either degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Vehicle...

Page 18: ...location and have your vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for service See Brakes Brake System Warning Light and ABS Brake System Warning Light in the owner manual This message may also come on when y...

Page 19: ...operate but you need to have it serviced as soon as possible SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if a problem has been detected with the electric power steering Have your vehicle serviced by...

Page 20: ...Black plate 8 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 5 8 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 21: ...ehicle has a navigation radio system See the owner manual for more information Press the CONFIG button on the radio to display the hybrid screen The screen shows Auto Stop Battery Charging Engine Idle...

Page 22: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 7 2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 23: ...e and the desired temperature setting The climate control system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction The climate control system continues to adjust the climate control settings c...

Page 24: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 8 2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 25: ...quipment 9 17 Driving Information Steering Electric Power Steering Your vehicle has electric power steering It does not have power steering fluid Regular maintenance is not required If power steering...

Page 26: ...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 i...

Page 27: ...lector is in M Manual Mode The hybrid battery state of charge is too low The hybrid battery voltage temperature or power limits are exceeded A remote vehicle start has been requested The engine is not...

Page 28: ...ngine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is secured to a wiring harness between the engine and the Hybrid Auxiliary Underhood Fuse Block with a clip Carefully remove the wire tie...

Page 29: ...ll not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive if the transfer case is in N Neutral the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in...

Page 30: ...leave it After you move the shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means...

Page 31: ...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 Follow the proper steps to be sure the veh...

Page 32: ...ver is in P Park if the transfer case is in Neutral So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear Two Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low not in Neutral See Shifting In...

Page 33: ...r manual When temperatures are very cold the transmission s gear shifting may be delayed providing more stable shifts until the engine warms up Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission T...

Page 34: ...until it is selected The Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle and engine speed while driving down a hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears When you move the s...

Page 35: ...tight turns you may experience a vibration in the steering system The vehicle has StabiliTrak Shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and StabiliTrak off See StabiliTrak System i...

Page 36: ...or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages the front axle to help drive the vehicle This is the best setting to use when plowing snow 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting...

Page 37: ...moving 1 6 to 3 2 km h 1 to 2 mph Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive Low position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the tran...

Page 38: ...h 3 mph the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift Shifting into Neutral To shift the transfer case into N Neutra...

Page 39: ...ansmission to the desired position Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode This will protect the transf...

Page 40: ...afely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special...

Page 41: ...r brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 40 km h 25 mph the vehicle may go into Auto Stop mode even if the brakes are not being pressed Using the trailer brake sy...

Page 42: ...Black plate 18 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 9 18 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 43: ...8 Battery 10 11 Four Wheel Drive 10 12 Electrical System High Voltage Devices and Wiring 10 13 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 13 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 14 Wheels and Tires Tire Pressure 10 1...

Page 44: ...nd tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused If the wrong fasteners are used par...

Page 45: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 Vehicle Care 10 3 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 46: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 10 4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6 0L V8 Engine All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 47: ...lant in the owner manual K Engine Oil Fill Cap Out of View See Engine Oil in the owner manual Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not neces...

Page 48: ...Slowly release the brake pedal 5 Keep the engine running and press the Trip Fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP Transmission Temperature displays on the Driver Information Center...

Page 49: ...table range push the dipstick back in all the way Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 60 C and 75 C 140 F an...

Page 50: ...erator Control Module DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 4 for more information on location The Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM coolant surge tan...

Page 51: ...surge tank is boiling do not do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface If it is not there might be a le...

Page 52: ...Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap Notice Using coolant other than a pre mixed DEX COOL available at your dealer may dama...

Page 53: ...n If the level cannot be kept at the FULL COLD level the vehicle may need service See your dealer 6 Then replace the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and ful...

Page 54: ...ps on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage Remove the 12 volt battery black negative cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down Extended Storage Remove the...

Page 55: ...r modify these components High voltage cable or wiring has orange covering Do not probe tamper with cut or modify high voltage cable or wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the veh...

Page 56: ...Auxiliary Engine Compartment Fuse Block The hybrid auxiliary engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment near the front of the vehicle Lift the cover for access to the fuse rela...

Page 57: ...Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRANS PUMP Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 Relays Usage CAB HTR PUMP Cabin Heater Pump COOL PUMP Coolant Pump FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay FAN MI...

Page 58: ...m load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label see Vehicle Load Limits in the owner manual...

Page 59: ...he tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label See Vehicle Load Limits in the owner manual for more information A message to check the pressure in a specific tire dis...

Page 60: ...cycle A DIC warning message also displays The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected Some of the conditions that can cause these to co...

Page 61: ...he ignition to ON RUN with the engine off 3 Press Q and K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter at the same time for approximately five seconds The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in...

Page 62: ...ommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated See Vehicle Load Limits in the owner manual for an example of the label and its location on your...

Page 63: ...empt to re inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible If a ti...

Page 64: ...pressure WARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strik...

Page 65: ...and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Install...

Page 66: ...Start the vehicle The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor 8 Press the on off D button to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on The compressor will inject sealant and air into...

Page 67: ...tion 15 If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure remove the maximum speed label from the tire sealant canister B and place it in a highly visible location Do not exce...

Page 68: ...ir compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See If a Ti...

Page 69: ...tion pressure using the pressure gauge E The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10 16 The pressure gauge E may read higher...

Page 70: ...he inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor 5 Lift the tire sealant canister B from the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister See your dealer for more information...

Page 71: ...ant and compressor kit 3 Remove the sealant and compressor kit by pulling the velcro strip up and back 4 Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its plastic tray assembly To store the tire sealant...

Page 72: ...2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other It could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start y...

Page 73: ...is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan WARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt...

Page 74: ...touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use...

Page 75: ...Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the remote positive terminal cover to its original position...

Page 76: ...ing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed Dinghy Towing Notice If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged...

Page 77: ...turer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Shift the transmission to P Park 4 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake in the owner manual WARNING Shifting a four wheel drive...

Page 78: ...ng the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Four Whee...

Page 79: ...the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 7 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 9 11 8 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF After towing see Shift...

Page 80: ...Black plate 38 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 10 38 Vehicle Care 2 NOTES All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 81: ...Escalade Hybrid 2012 Service and Maintenance 11 1 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 2 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 82: ...ned from your dealer See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle Usage Fluid Lubricant Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling System Always use the...

Page 83: ...ck 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 All manuals and user guides at all guides c...

Page 84: ...ooling System 2 7 L 2 9 qt 6 0L V8 Engine Cooling System 17 3 L 18 3 qt Fuel Tank 92 7 L 24 5 gal Transfer Case Fluid 1 5 L 1 6 qt Transmission fluid capacity is approximate See Automatic Transmission...

Page 85: ...Black plate 3 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2012 Technical Data 12 3 Engine Drive Belt Routing All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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Page 87: ...ging System Light 5 4 Circuit Breakers 10 13 Cleaning Exterior Care 10 37 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Conditioning 8 1 Heating 8 1 Cluster Instrument 5 2 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 10 22 Coolant...

Page 88: ...10 20 Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 5 Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case 9 11 Four Wheel Drive 9 11 10 12 Fuel Economy Gauge 5 3 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 14 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10...

Page 89: ...commended Fluids and Lubricants 11 2 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 33 Regenerative Braking 9 15 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 1 Replacing Airbag System 3 1 Rotation Tires 10 20 Routing Engine Drive Bel...

Page 90: ...quipment 9 17 Recreational Vehicle 10 33 Trailer 9 16 Trailer Towing 9 16 Transfer Case 9 11 Transmission Automatic 9 7 Fluid Automatic 10 5 Messages 5 7 U Using This Supplement ii V Vehicle Canadian...