Cadillac Escalade: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without– like the radio or accessory power outlet– and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers
will stop until the motor cools and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, overlo ...
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The Engine Compartment Fuse Block is located in the engine compartment, on the
driver side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hy ...
See also:
Trailer setup
On first use, the setup screens take the user through a series of configuration
options for the connected trailer. Information such as trailer length, number of
axles and camera preference is requ ...
Stability control warning lamps
The DSC warning lamp in the instrument pack illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on.
If the warning lamp flashes rapidly during driving, the system is active.
A fault with the DSC sys ...
Interior lights
MAP LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
REAR PERSONAL LIGHTS
Push the button as illustrated to turn the
light on or off.
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
The ...
