Black plate (21,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-7132796) -2014 - CRC - 7/12/13Driving and Operating 9-21prevent possible vehiclecomponent damage. When thishappens, hold the ignition switchin the START position tocontinue engine cranking.Notice: Cranking the engine forlong periods of time, by returningthe key to the START positionimmediately after cranking hasended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to let thecranking motor cool down.2. If the engine does not start after5-10 seconds, especially in verycold weather (below -18°C or0°F), it could be flooded with toomuch petrol. Try pushing theaccelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it there asyou hold the key in START forup to a maximum of 15 seconds.Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to allow thecranking motor to cool down.When the engine starts, let go ofthe key and accelerator. If thevehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, repeat these steps.This clears the extra petrol fromthe engine. Do not race theengine immediately after startingit. Operate the engine andtransmission gently until the oilwarms up and lubricates allmoving parts.Notice: If you add electrical partsor accessories, you could changethe way the engine operates. Anyresulting damage would not becovered by the vehicle warranty.See Add-On Electrical Equipmenton page 9-58.Retained AccessoryPower (RAP)The following vehicle accessoriescan be used for up to 10 minutesafter the engine is turned off:. Audio System. Power Windows. Sunroof (if equipped)These features work when the keyis in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key isturned to LOCK/OFF, the windowsand sunroof continue to work up to10 minutes until any door is opened.The radio continues to work for upto 10 minutes or until the driver dooris opened.Shifting Into Park1. Hold the brake pedal down, thenset the parking brake.2. Move the shift lever into theP (Park) position by pulling theshift lever toward you andmoving it up as far as it will go.3. Turn the ignition key toLOCK/OFF.4. Remove the key and take it withyou. If you can leave the vehiclewith the ignition key in yourhand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
