2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR FeaturesBASEPlatinum Edition
Assist steps, Black with chrome accents mounted between the front and rear wheels 
Assist steps, power-retractable 
Body, liftgate with deep-tinted liftglass includes rear-window wiper/washer and defogger
Body, power liftgate
Door handles, chrome
Fascia, front, body-color
Fascia, rear, body-color
Fog lamps, front rectangular halogen integral in front fascia
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield, driver- and front passenger-side glass)
Headlamps, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with (T74) Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature
Headlamps, IntelliBeam 
Headlamps, Twilight Sentinel automatic delay (Included with HID headlamps.)
Luggage rack center rails
Luggage rack, roof-mounted with chrome accents
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming, color-keyed with integrated turn signal indicators, ground illumination and programmable to provide curb view when in reverse
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside with chrome accents
Sunroof, power, tilt-sliding with express-open/-close and wind deflector 
Tail lamps, LED illumination
Tire carrier, lockable outside spare
Tire, full-size spare, P265/70R17-113S blackwall
Tires, P265/65R18, all-season, blackwall TL AL2 
Tires, P285/45R22, all-season, blackwall TL AL2 
Wheels, 22" x 9" (55.9 cm x 22.9 cm) multi-spoke chromed aluminum 
Wheels, 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) 7-spoke aluminum (Included with (QXK) P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall, TL AL2 tires. Includes 17" spare.) 
Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
Wipers, front intermittent, Rainsense
INTERIOR FeaturesBASEPlatinum Edition
Climate control, rear air conditioning
Climate control, rear heat
Climate control, tri-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver, right-front passenger and rear passengers
Console, floor with damped-door storage covers, large storage bin, analog clock, dual cup holders, rear seat audio and electronic climate controls and second row heated seat controls
Console, overhead deluxe with reading lights and (UG1) Universal Home Remote (Includes sunroof controls when (CF5) power sunroof is ordered.) 
Console, overhead deluxe with reading lights and (UG1) Universal Home Remote (Includes sunroof controls) 
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
Cup holders, quad front dual second row and single third row
Defogger, rear-window electric
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and power lock for liftgate
Driver Information Center with programmable personalization features such as door locking and unlocking, a trip computer that contains trip odometer and individual tire pressure readouts, fuel information such as range, average mpg, gallons used and oil life and a message center that displays dozens of system messages such as low fuel, door ajar, security, seat belt reminder, low coolant and oil pressure low
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row with cargo area mat
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer
Lighting, interior courtesy with theater dimming
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming includes OnStar controls.
Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake
Remote vehicle start
Seat release, second row bucket, power release only 
Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces, driver and front passenger 14-way power seat adjusters, 4-way power lumbar control, independently heated driver and front passenger seat cushions and seatbacks (3 settings), 2-position driver memory and articulating outboard head restraints
Seats, heated and cooled, seat cushion and seat back for driver and front passenger 
Seats, second row bucket with leather seating surfaces, reclining with heated seat cushions (3 settings) and fold-down armrests
Seats, third row 50/50 split-bench with leather-appointed seating, 3-passenger can be folded, tumbled forward or totally removed
Steering wheel controls mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls
Steering wheel, heated 
Steering wheel, power-tilt, color-keyed with wood and leather-wrapped rim
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III+
Tow/haul mode selector button located at end of shift lever
Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors with extenders
Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Up/Down and lockout features
MECHANICAL FeaturesBASEPlatinum Edition
All wheel drive
Alternator, 160 amps
Automatic level control, heavy-duty, air
Battery, heavy-duty with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Cooling, external transmission oil cooler heavy-duty air-to-oil
Differential, heavy-duty locking rear
Engine, Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI (E85) (403 hp (300.5 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque [562.9 N-m] @ 4300 rpm) with E85 FlexFuel capability
GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg)
GVWR, 7400 lbs. (3357 kg)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio
Rear wheel drive
Recovery hooks, 2 front frame-mounted, recessed in front fascia 
Steering, power, rack-and-pinion
Suspension Package, Magnetic Ride Control 
Suspension Package, Road Sensing electronically controlled shock absorbers 
Suspension, front independent, SLA coil over shock and stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear 5-link coil springs
Throttle control, electronic
Trailering equipment, heavy-duty includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits and 7-way sealed connector
Transfer case, AWD electronic automatic system, full-time, "always-on" all-wheel drive
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, 6L80-E, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
PACKAGE FeaturesBASEPlatinum Edition
Platinum Edition Cup holders, heated and cooled, Entertainment system, Headrests, DVD, Seat release, second row bucket, power release only, Seats, heated and cooled, Side Blind Zone Alert, Steering wheel, heated, Sunroof, power, Assist steps, power-retractable, Headlamps, Intellibeam, Tires, P285/45R22 all-season, blackwall TL AL2, Wheels, 22" x 9" multi-spoked chromed aluminum, Suspension package, Magnetic Ride Control 
SAFETY FeaturesBASEPlatinum Edition
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first, second and third row outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details)
Passenger Sensing System, sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child/presence detector (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with rearview LED display audible warning and instrument panel-mounted shutoff switch
Rearview camera system
Safety belts first and second row belts to body, third row belts to seat, lap and shoulder all seating positions
StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system with Rollover Mitigation includes disable switch
Tire Pressure Monitor (does not apply to spare tire)
Traction control, all-speed, electronic
ENTERTAINMENT FeaturesBASEPlatinum Edition
Antenna, diversity
Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included) and controls for volume, station selection and media
Audio system feature, Bose 5.1 Cabin Surround Sound system with 10 speakers
Audio system with navigation, AM/FM/XM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 player and full-featured touch screen DVD-integrated navigation seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), Digital Signal Processing, voice recognition, Points of Interest and 2 slots, top slot for DVD map disc only, bottom slot for 6-disc DVD changer that plays DVD and CD audio/video and MP3s (XM Radio is available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. Visit gm.xmradio.com for more details.)
Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) (Included with (UE1) OnStar 1-year Directions and Connections Plan.)
Entertainment system, rear seat, in-dash DVD player with remote control, second row pull-down overhead display screen, 2 wireless infrared headphones, auxiliary audio/video jacks on rear of center console, sound compression, CD-R and CD-R/W capability, LED backlighting display, MP3 capable (Includes (DNU) third-row DVD screen.) 
XM NavTraffic enhances your vehicle's GPS navigation system by showing real-time traffic data when it's needed most -- while you're driving. Available in over 80 markets, XM NavTraffic displays various traffic-impacting incidents such as construction, road closures, accidents and disabled vehicles so you can take alternate routes to get to your destination faster. Traffic flow data is also available in select markets, showing average traffic speed and estimated drive time along your route. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com/navtraffic. (Required XM radio and XM NavTraffic monthly subscriptions sold separately after trial period. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at gm.xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States.)

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