Cadillac Escalade: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) - Starting and Operating - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:

  • Audio System
  • Power Windows
  • OnStar System (if equipped)
  • Sunroof (if equipped)

These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, the windows and sunroof continue to work up to 10 minutes until any door is opened. The radio continues to work for up to 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened.

    Engine Heater
    The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should ...

    Shifting Into Park
    WARNING It can be 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. If you have left the engine running, t ...

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    System self-test
    After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. WARNING   A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs: • ...

    Displays and controls
    1 Speedometer with segments 2 Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting: dimmer 3 Reset button 4 Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting: brighter 5 Tachometer 6 Fuel gauge 7 Multifunction ...

    Lighting control
    1. Headlamps/side lamps off. 2. Side lamps on. 3. Low beam headlamps on. 4. Autolamps on: With the switch in this position and the ignition on, the side lamps, low beam headlamps and license pl ...