Cadillac Escalade: Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio presets, seat positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data ...
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Transfer Case
If the vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform the lubricant
checks described in this section. ...
Climate control
1. Temperature controls.
2. Seat heaters: Press once to turn on high, twice to turn on low, and a third
time to turn off.
3. Air distribution buttons: Press to select the desired distribution se ...
Menu options
The start menu can be displayed using the
menu control switch on the steering-wheelmounted
controls.
1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is
displayed, push and hold the menu
control switch u ...